I can’t believe back to school is already here! It seems to get earlier every year. Summer has been a whirlwind of activity this year, and I don’t feel even a little bit prepared to start our homeschool year. I haven’t even purchased all of our curriculum. But wether you are preparing to go back… Continue reading How to get back to homeschool with ADHD successfully
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Helpful essential oils for camp
I am so excited to finally send Biggs to her first sleep away camp. However, as a mom, I might be a tad nervous. I want to send her fully prepared with at least some of the basic essential oils we use to treat minor discomforts at home. I want to make sure she is… Continue reading Helpful essential oils for camp
How we turned a dog walk into a science lesson
As a working, homeschooling, gymnastics mom, time is limited. When I can turn necessary tasks into natural learning time, it’s a huge bonus. Recently, squeezing in a dog walk during sister’s dance class turned into quite the science lesson. Natural interest based learning can be the best. So here’s how we turned a dog walk… Continue reading How we turned a dog walk into a science lesson
Easy essential oil bruise blend to soothe and promote healing
Essential oils are great tools to learn how to use to ease common minor discomforts. Especially with kiddos with ADHD that may have sensory challenges, it is nice to have something low intervention to offer. Combine that with our crazy gymnastics lifestyle, bruises are kinda standard. Here is an easy essential oil bruise blend for… Continue reading Easy essential oil bruise blend to soothe and promote healing
Simple DIY sunburn relief lotion with essential oils
I love summer! My girls and I all love being out in the sun. I love the health benefits of the vitamin D acquired from time in the sun. However, too much sun without proper protection can end up being pretty painful. In preparation for summer camping activities, I whipped up this simple DIY sunburn… Continue reading Simple DIY sunburn relief lotion with essential oils
How to incorporate homeschool learning into camping fun
Our family loves to go camping (or a light version of ”glamping”) and enjoy time outdoors. Just because we are on vacation, doesn’t mean learning needs to stop. In fact this can be a great opportunity for real life learning that sticks much better than traditional book learning. Keep reading for some ideas of how… Continue reading How to incorporate homeschool learning into camping fun
5 Easy ADHD friendly breakfasts that feel special
We’ve all heard breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Schools encourage kids to make sure to eat a healthy breakfast before testing. However, coming up with meals that fulfill healthy requirements that kiddos want to eat can be challenging. Check out my post on ADHD diet goals here. Here are 5 Easy… Continue reading 5 Easy ADHD friendly breakfasts that feel special
Why dance is helpful for gymnastics
There are some girls that just seem to have naturally good form in gymnastics. However, my girls have had to work extra hard at all the little details. Check out my post here about gymnastics scoring that explains some of those details. This is why dance has been so helpful for gymnastics. Flexibility Both of… Continue reading Why dance is helpful for gymnastics
Easy ways to group tasks for ADHD success
The ADHD brain often views time as ”now” or ”not now”. Here are some easy ways to group tasks for ADHD success. Key factors in setting up routines are to make it simple. Automate everything that can be automated. This article discussing some of these concepts. How to use the ”microwave minute” Check out my… Continue reading Easy ways to group tasks for ADHD success
Gymnastics scoring made simple
Gymnastics scoring can be a mystery for spectators without a gymnastics background. In the early years of our our compulsory gymnastics journey, there were many times I couldn’t understand why my daughters scores were so different than her peers. She was doing well, and I was proud of her accomplishments regardless of the number of… Continue reading Gymnastics scoring made simple