Could Vision Therapy Help Your Student?
Hey, homeschoolers! My youngest brother needed eye surgery as a preschooler and has ongoing visual impairment. He struggled with unspecified learning disorders in school. After my discussion with Dr. Montecalvo, I am wondering if these learning challenges were the direct result of untreated visual deficits. If you wonder if your child could benefit from vision therapy or you don't know much about it as I didn't, you'll find my...
When Your Teen Isn’t on the College Track
Hey, homeschoolers! I attended a conference session years ago when I was getting ready to homeschool high school for the first time. This particular session was geared toward parents of advanced students who hoped to get full-ride scholarships. There certainly are those students, but there are many more of us who aren't in that category. We need to know how to approach homeschooling high school, too. If you have a special-needs...
OT in Your Homeschool
Hey, homeschoolers! You may be like me and wonder exactly what occupational therapy is and how it can be of benefit in your homeschool. In this episode, I interview Sarah Collins. I think you're going to love her! Listen to the podcast Before I do, though, I want to thank my sponsor CTC Math. Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum? CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory...
Help for Distracted & Struggling Readers with Carol Barnier
Hey, homeschoolers! I interviewed Carol Barnier my first year doing The Homeschool Sanity Show and it was a privilege for me. I had heard her speak at conferences and had read her books and loved what she had to say. Carol is not only hilarious but is so wise in helping distracted students and moms. In today's episode, we'll discuss how to help kids who are not only distracted but struggle to read. If you have or know a student with...
Homeschooling a Child with Sensory Processing Disorder
Hey, homeschoolers! I always want this podcast to serve you in your homeschooling. One area that I haven't devoted as much attention to is special needs. I want to change that. In today's episode, we'll hear from Colleen Kessler about homeschooling a child with sensory processing disorder. If you have a child with SPD or suspect you might, I hope the interview is helpful to you. I would love to hear about other topics you'd like me to...
Strategies for Homeschooling Smart Kids
Hey, homeschoolers! Are you homeschooling a smart or talented kid? Or would you like to be? My guest today is going to help us with strategies for challenging our kids to reach their potential. But first I would love to have you subscribe to my sanity savers newsletter. I share tips that have saved my homeschool and life sanity and may save yours too. You'll also get updates with links to this podcast automatically. Go to...
About Me
I'm a Christian psychologist turned homeschooling mother of six graduates. I now help other homeschooling moms find joy in their journey. Check out sanity-saving books and curriculum at FunToLearnBooks.com and get weekly sanity savers & freebies in your inbox here -Dr. Melanie Wilson
