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...
by Gabriella | Apr 20, 2015 | Essays
I absolutely love Pinterest. I love its visual element. I love that I can file inspirations into neat little categories. I love how it allows a community of potentially isolated homeschoolers and teachers to share their ideas and knowledge. There has never been a time...
by Gabriella | Oct 31, 2014 | Tutorials
This is a post out of the 31 Days of Morning Circles. You can find the main page for this series here. We’ve come to the end of the series. In this post, I share some resources for helping you further your morning gathering. Some are published for the classroom...
