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Stepping Out of the Comfort Zone: How I’m Doing with Homeschooling
“But how are you?” I get asked this almost as often as I’m asked how Boy1 is doing with homeschool. And it’s a fair question — how am I doing? I thought about homeschooling Boy1 for a long time before actually making the leap. The biggest obstacle for me was…
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Learning What Works: Homeschool Adjustments with Boy1
One of the things I’ve enjoyed most about homeschooling Boy1 is the flexibility. I talked about this in a previous post — Teaching the Way He Learns — and believe it or not, we’ve already made some adjustments! In just a few short weeks, I’ve learned so much about what…
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When Your Brain Goes “Hoo-Hoo”
Lately, Boy1 has been raising a finger to the side of his head, twirling it around, and saying, “hoo-hoo” — that familiar gesture for “crazy.” It makes me giggle every time, but it also tugs at my heart a little. I can’t help but wonder if he’s more aware than…
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Teaching the Way He Learns
It’s happening — we’ve officially made the call to homeschool Boy1. It’s a mix of emotions right now: grief over saying goodbye to the wonderful elementary school experiences we’ve had, excitement about the new opportunities ahead, and a fair amount of anxiety about figuring out this new path. Boy1 is…
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When the School You Love Isn’t the Right Fit
When we bought our home, one of my biggest requirements was that we stay in the area of our current elementary school. That choice also kept us zoned for the nearby middle and high schools, both with solid reputations. Our family has truly been fortunate to be part of such…
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Balancing the Needs of All Our Children
Something we don’t always talk about—whether we’re living as special needs parents ourselves or supporting friends who are—is that many of us are also raising kids with typical needs. Our identity isn’t only “special needs parent”; it’s one of many hats we wear. And with that comes the responsibility of…
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Big Heart, Rare Disorder: How Our Boy Helps Advance Research
Boy1 has a rare genetic disorder called SETBP1. As of late 2025, there are only about 250 known cases worldwide (you can read more here: SETBP1.org). It’s not a well-known condition, but fortunately there’s a growing body of research being done. As a bit of a science and data nerd,…
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The Med Check Shuffle
To the moms who forget to schedule their kids’ med check appointments—I see you. And I’m guessing this view is one you’ve seen before, too. Boy1 has been taking methylphenidate for over a year now, and it has done absolute wonders for him. He went from impulsive, aggressive behaviors to…
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Understanding Apraxia of Speech: Our Journey
If you’ve been following our journey here at momma mommy bwuh, you know that we’re all about sharing the real stuff—joys, challenges, chaos, and love. Today, I want to talk about something that’s become a big part of our daily life: apraxia of speech. Boy1 was recently diagnosed. What is…
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This Is Why I Speak Up for My Son
Story time. Near the end of the last school year, I volunteered at an event at my boys’ school. I picked a time when I knew I’d see both of them participate. The way their faces light up when they spot me at school — that pure joy — it’s…
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