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From Phonics to Function: Helping My Son Read the World Around Him
One of the things I’ve loved most about teaching Boy1 at home is the ability to truly individualize his learning. I’ve written before about the trial and error that comes with finding the right curriculum, figuring out what works, and setting meaningful goals—but the truth is, that process never really…
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From Date Night to Kid Favorite: Our AppyHour Surprise
I wrote another post about how I’ve gotten my picky eater to try new foods with the Universal Yums subscription—huge win for a kiddo who definitely eats with his eyes. Another subscription box that’s been a success for our family is Appy Hour. What started as a way for Hubs…
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A Day of Purple, Purpose, and Connection
Over the last few years, much of our life has centered around supporting Boy1 and meeting his needs in the best ways we know how. That has looked like speech therapy for apraxia, medication to support attention and focus, occupational therapy for executive functioning, using an AAC device to help…
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Coffee, Quiet, and the Calm Before the Day
One thing I knew about homeschooling—but didn’t fully consider the impact of—was that my days of being alone were over. Of course, I expected that Boy1 would be home with me most, if not all, days. That part wasn’t a surprise. What was a surprise was realizing that my quiet…
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Meeting Needs, Not Standards
In our home, sometimes breakfast looks beautiful. Sometimes it’s something cooked over the stove or baked in the oven. Sometimes it’s toasted just right or warmed in the microwave. Sometimes it’s cold in a bowl or arranged carefully on a plate — fresh fruit, warm pancake bites, maybe even something…
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Our Sweetest Sing-Along Yet
Boy1 is deeply motivated to communicate with words, but his apraxia can sometimes make that feel out of reach. Even so, despite the odds, he’s learning to say new words regularly these days. He works through a preferred word list with his speech therapist and is making truly amazing progress.…
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When Snack Time Becomes an Adventure (Even for a Picky Eater)
Moms of Picky Eaters, Unite! Like many families, we have one child who will eat just about anything (except spicy—he will not let you forget that), and another whose palate is… much more selective. When we adopted our boys, Boy2’s picky eating was presented as extreme—at least in my humble…
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From No-Knead to All the Extras: A Cozy Scratch-Made Experiment
I enjoyed making the No-Knead Bread from The Sprouting Homestead so much that I couldn’t help myself—I had to play around with it and add a few “accessories.” After all, once you have a loaf of warm, crusty bread on your counter, it feels like an invitation to keep going.…
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Catching Up and Catching My Breath
It’s been a weird year so far. January was… different. There were some health situations in my immediate family, and I was sick myself for more than a week. A lot of time was spent rescheduling what I missed during family emergencies and illness, then trying to catch up—both personally…
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