If you’ve ever tried to host a calm, connected Thanksgiving with neurodivergent kids in the mix, you know it can be… well, a lot. The excitement, sensory overload, changes in routine, and all that rich, heavy food—it’s a perfect recipe for meltdowns, exhaustion, or a serious case of “holiday hangover.” But what if Thanksgiving didn’t... The post Thanksgiving Fun That Builds Connection and Gratitude in Your Homeschool first appeared on Raising Lifelong Learners.| Raising Lifelong Learners
Have you ever looked at your kiddos, bouncing off the walls at 10 am, then melting down by 2 pm, and wondered if you’re doing something wrong? Or, maybe you feel like you’re missing something fundamental about what they need? You’re not alone. Especially if you’re parenting kids who are differently wired—gifted, twice exceptional, ADHD,... The post Building a Sensory Diet Toolbox for Neurodivergent Kids at Home first appeared on Raising Lifelong Learners.| Raising Lifelong Learners
Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite times of year — not because it’s perfect (what holiday ever is?), but because it gives us a reason to pause. To notice the good things, laugh together over pie, and take a breath before the chaos of December rolls in. If you’re homeschooling neurodivergent kids, you... The post Thanksgiving Bingo: A Simple, Joyful Way to Connect and Learn This Season first appeared on Raising Lifelong Learners.| Raising Lifelong Learners
Stacks of half-finished projects… Math sheets lingering for days… Colorful posters with one corner still blank, a story with an outline and nothing more… If you’re homeschooling a neurodivergent child—gifted, twice exceptional, ADHD, autistic, or a kiddo with sensory or learning challenges—there are probably a dozen unfinished to-dos strewn across your house (and maybe your... The post Why Is Finishing So Hard? Helping Neurodivergent Kids Cross the Finish Line first appeared on Ra...| Raising Lifelong Learners
Eek! Halloween is almost here — are you and the kids ready for it? I have to admit that I don’t really love the whole go-outside-in-the-cold-night-for-candy thing, but I love helping the kids get all dressed up, decorating, and making fun treats for them. Because they’re kids. And they love it all. With all the... The post Spooky Halloween Boo Bark | Recipes for Kids first appeared on Raising Lifelong Learners.| Raising Lifelong Learners
As homeschoolers, we journey through an intriguing landscape of educational philosophy, parenting styles, and community involvement. This dynamic can leave us with questions about balancing community involvement, work, learning, and parenting simultaneously. NOTE: This episode as been re-edited due to one of the guest's sound issues. In the previously uploaded episode it seemed like the| Raising Lifelong Learners - Inspiring families to create, discover, and grow ...
