I’m right proud of my son. We just finished up a rough two week stretch. First we traveled about 750 miles round-trip to Pennsylvania for their homeschool convention in Harrisburg. In the past, we have had at least one of my daughters along to help staff the booth in the exhibit hall, but this year [...]
Sometimes companies use the marketing strategy of offering the possibility, in addition to enjoying their fine products, of actually winning additional prizes. The prize offerings are often in the form of financial winnings, but may include the lure of exotic vacations or new cars. I don’t buy products just because they offer the potential for [...]
We have some new events that we have added to our schedule at the last minute. May 14-15, 2010 – INCH Conference, Lansing, MI (Speaking and vendors) July 16-17, 2010 – HINTS Book Fair, Matthews, NC (Speaking and vendors) August 28, 2010 – JoyQuest, Indianapolis, IN. Diane Craft seminar (Vendors only) If you are near [...]
My son, Josh, is an introvert. In many ways, this is a blessing. It means that he’s not necessarily lonely just because he is alone. He is comfortable being with himself, and by himself. He also likes people, and enjoys spending time with them. It’s just that socializing is not a pressing need for Josh, [...]
When a child struggles with school work, one of the first recommendations I make is to have an evaluation completed by a developmental optometrist. A child can have 20/20 vision, which means that her visual acuity is within a normal range. Yet some children with good visual acuity may not have good vision skills for [...]
The Registry – Bone Marrow Donation Program
I will be heading to Indianapolis tomorrow to speak at a homeschooling conference. My Heads Up crew (Scott and Josh) will be with me to man the booth in the vendor hall. I’m looking forward to seeing some old friends and meeting some new ones. Hope to see some of you there! I will be [...]
ADHD folk have struggles with organization and tidiness – messies vs. cleanies
Using natural events as opportunities for teaching; sensory issues come out when cooking pumpkin bread.
I (Melinda) had the opportunity to interview Sarah Wright, co-author of the book Fidget to Focus. This book has great ideas for children and adults and is packed with practical ways to use fidgeting as a strategy to help increase focus. The book is also useful as a resource when you need to advocate for [...]
