by Gabriella | Aug 27, 2017 | Essays
In the parenting community, home educators are a breed of their own. Even within the homeschool community, we parents of neurodivergent/disabled children are in a separate category. We get the looks. The questions. The comment: “I don’t know how you do it.” We often...
by Gabriella | Aug 20, 2017 | Essays
Knowing in your gut that home educating is the right choice will lead you to execute the decision. If you’re thinking about homeschooling but are on the fence about how you’ll manage it all, I offer some tips for easing into this lifestyle. 3 Steps to...
by Gabriella | Aug 19, 2017 | Essays
A mother’s intuition is so strong; it’s sometimes overwhelming. And, confusing. Yet, powerful. When our son was three years old, I returned to work in the classroom. I had extended my maternity leave by two years, and it was time. I returned part-time and looked...
by Gabriella | Oct 18, 2015 | Essays
Parents of neurodivergent or disabled children sometimes struggle with honoring who their child is while teaching them the skills required to live independently. This begs the question: Is teaching my disabled child to be more neurotypical a disservice to my child? I...
by Gabriella | Oct 6, 2015 | Essays
This photo is a silhouette “selfie” of a mother and her son, standing strong by a railing, relishing their shadows. But, there’s a lot more to this photo that you don’t see. The boy in the silhouette is 7 years old and requires support to stand and walk. He arrived...
