Coping with a Special Needs Diagnosis
When You Are No Longer Part of the Pretty Party Does the following sounds familiar to you? I recently received a diagnosis. I knew something was “off,” but I brushed it aside, telling myself I should work harder, have more robust moral fiber, hurt and complain less,...
After the Diagnosis: The Next Steps
After the Diagnosis: Next Steps If your child was just diagnosed with a learning disability or a special need of any kind, there can be a myriad of feelings, to deal with such as shock, concern, fear, relief, confirmations, anger or sadness, to feeling overwhelmed...
Struggling Learners or Special Education – What’s the Difference?
(The following post is written by Amy Vickery, special needs/struggling learners teacher at True North Homeschool Academy.) Struggling Learners vs. Special Education A lot of parents ask questions about the difference between struggling learners and special education....
What is a Classical, Christian Education
Defining Classical, Christian Education What is Classical, Christian education? Does it mean studying history? Reading boring old books? Is it only for SUPER SMART students? Six years ago, God gave me a passion for classical, Christian education, and during that...
Celebrating Mothers!
"The love of a mother is the veil of a softer light between the heart and the heavenly Father." Samuel Taylor Coleridge Mother’s Day is coming right up! Below is a crazy quilt collection of amazing Mommas who lived, worked and raised children in the last couple...
Classical Education – Books to Get You Started
(The following is a guest post from Marla Szwast, author and blogger. Find out more about Marla over on her blog, Jump Into Genius.) Are you looking for great Classical Education books to get you started? Check out our favorites! Also, be sure to check out our...
Why Study Shakespeare?
Why Study Shakespeare? This is a question your children may ask when they are faced with a play written in English they struggle to understand. Yes, it will require effort to read Shakespeare’s plays - and poetry - but it is a very rewarding experience. Shakespeare...
Integration: The Benefits are Enormous
(The following is a guest post from Marlin Detweiler, president and founder of Veritas Press.) One of the most overlooked educational opportunities for the homeschool parent is integration. Let’s pause to be clear. We’re not talking about racial integration. We’re...
Making Art Happen in Your Classical Homeschool
(The following is a guest post from Penny Mayes, curriculum creator at Take TIme for Art.) How do you integrate art into your classical homeschool? For some of us the answer is not very often or in spurts and starts. I know, it’s frustrating, and the truth is it...
Mere Motherhood: A Review
(The following is a guest post from Jamie Buckland, Headmistress of Appalachian Classical Academy) I present to you a review of Mere Motherhood by Cindy Rollins. May my reflections point you to the practical wisdom she so graciously shares. I am not a reader. I said...
