Dear New Homeschooling Mom, (And those of you who have been homeschooling for a while and need a refresher.) Here is some wisdom that I wish I had known when I was a new homeschooling mom 12 years ago. There are so many resources available out there. But still it’s easy to second guess ourselves. …
The Importance of Working Diet and Exercise Into Your Homeschool Day
Subscribe to the Flamingo Feathers Newsletter * indicates required Email Address * First Name Last Name Building A Foundation of Diet and Exercise This week’s podcast guest is my dear friend Carol Ann Lindley. She’s no stranger to special needs homeschooling. She has two sons, and her oldest has Sensory Processing Disorder. Due to that, …
Homeschooling and Dyspraxia | Episode 9
My guest Stacie Warner returns for another podcast episode to share about homeschooling and dyspraxia. If you did not listen to her first episode, you can do so here. What is Dyspraxia? We are familiar with the other “dys words” like dysgraphia and dyslexia, but not as much is known about dyspraxia. Dyspraxia can cause …
Moms Like You: Stacie Warner | Episode 8
Stacie is no stranger to homeschooling a child with special needs. It all started with motor skills issues that didn’t quite seem right. Once they finally got their son tested and received a diagnosis of dyspraxia, she and her husband eventually decided homeschooling would be the best route for their family. Challenges While it was …
My 5 Favorite Curriculums To Teach Your Kids With Learning Disabilities How To Read | Episode 7
Teach Your Kids With Learning Disabilities How Read With These Curriculum Choices I think teaching a child to read is one of homeschooling’s big rewards. Every child is different, and every child’s reading ability is different as well. But I want to encourage you if you have been discouraged, feeling like your child will never …
Preparing Your Child With Special Needs For An Emergency | Episode 6
Side Note episodes are not necessarily about special needs homeschooling, but are topics of interest to the special needs or homeschooling communities. Can you really plan ahead for an emergency if you have a kid with disabilities? Yes! For this episode, I invited my brother, Ben, on to share his wisdom as an experienced professional …
Is A Homeschool Co-op Right For You? | Episode 5
Nheree and Tracy are back to share their experiences with homeschool co-ops. If you missed their stories in Episode 4, be sure to check them out! Finding a Homeschool Co-Op That’s a Good Fit You may have been in and out of many co-ops over the years, or you may be trying to find your …
Moms Like You: Nheree and Tracy | Episode 4
Nheree and Tracy are no strangers to homeschooling. Both have graduated children from their homeschool, and are continuing on with homeschooling their little ones. Both ladies started their homeschool journey with teaching their neurotypical children. So naturally, I wanted to know why they decided to continue with homeschooling once their kids with learning disabilities, mental …
A Great School Year Starts In The Summer | Episode 3
Time For Summer Planning <<This is a great episode if you are brand new to homeschooling or you are considering homeschooling your child with special needs.>> Nope, I’m not talking about summer school again in this episode! In this episode, I laid the foundation of the things to keep in mind when planning for the …
3 Things To Make A Successful Summer | Episode 2
Welcome back to the Flamingo Feathers Podcast! Just a reminder that sharing this podcast with other special needs homeschooling moms, as well as leaving a great review on your favorite podcast app is a great way to get this resource into more hands! I know it takes a few minutes of your time, so thank …