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Feb 2
2 min

Why Neurodiverse Children Need Neurodiverse Educators

During my first year as a special educator in the public school system, I was recognized for my ability to support Autistic and...

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Jan 11
2 min

Welcoming the New Year with Creative Expression and Vulnerability

Every year, between the threshold of the old year and the new, during the Capricorn days following Christmas that spill over into the new...

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Aug 26, 2020
3 min

Why Emergent Education?

“Do you already know that your existence--who and how you are--is in and of itself a contribution to the people and place around you? Not...

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Jul 30, 2020
3 min

Advice to Pods from a Former Teacher: Succeed Where the Public School System has Failed

In the last few weeks as response to virtual learning announcements from many public school systems, parents from around the country have...

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Jul 16, 2020
2 min

How To Choose Home Education Programs That Are Right For You

From virtual schools to comprehensive curriculum to online games, choosing the right homeschooling programs for your family can be...

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Jun 25, 2020
6 min

The Many Manifestations of Anxiety in Young Children and Creative Strategies for Addressing It

In today’s unpredictable world it is not surprising that young children are experiencing high levels of anxiety even in stable and highly...

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May 23, 2020
7 min

Babies and Toddlers: Understanding The Learning That Occurs Through Play

In late infancy and early toddlerhood brain developmental occurs at exponential rates. During the period between 10-18 months the young...

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May 1, 2020
6 min

Making Mindfulness a Foundational Part of Home Education

With the ever-growing uncertainty in the world today, the ability to be fully present in each moment becomes even more crucial. By...

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Apr 15, 2020
6 min

Heart-Centered At-Home Educational Approaches: Understanding Your Child’s Love Language

Gary Chapman’s 1992 book The 5 Love Languages has helped millions of people recognize the way they give and receive love and recognize...

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Mar 20, 2020
3 min

Deschooling: What it is, How to do it, And Why it is especially important amid school closures

Deschooling is a term coined by John Holt and describes a period in which the child is transitioning from formal education to at-home...

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