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How & Why You Should Tell Your Child About Their Learning Disability

AmyMattson2019-03-24T21:20:50+00:00February 20th, 2017|Homeschooling, Special Needs|

When it comes to a learning disability in your children, all sorts of emotions come to the front of your mind.  It's a pretty sensitive topic.  Many parents are so [...]

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Helping Your Child With ADHD Sleep

AmyMattson2019-09-09T18:36:19+00:00December 22nd, 2016|Family Life, Parenting, Special Needs|

Falling asleep at the end of the day can seem like an illusive idea for our children with ADHD.  As a baby and toddler, Grasshopper never really had any difficulties [...]

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DIY Weighted Lap Friend

AmyMattson2020-04-16T02:21:49+00:00December 8th, 2016|Homeschooling, Special Needs|

Weighted products are perfect for children with autism who have sensory issues and benefit from sensory input. A weighted lap animal or bag can have a calming effect, reduce anxiety, [...]

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Letting Your Child Fidget & Tools To Use

AmyMattson2016-11-30T22:29:52+00:00November 30th, 2016|Homeschooling, Special Needs|

One of the many lessons I've learned while homeschooling is to get over Grasshopper's need to move his body.  Everything about this went against my nature.  I don't need to [...]

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Why You Shouldn’t Judge Other Parents

AmyMattson2016-10-12T18:04:48+00:00October 12th, 2016|Special Needs|

I hope I am not the only mom out there who looks back on their time before having children and just shakes her head in disbelief.  You know, that time [...]

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