“There is nothing more satisfying than to see a child who thought he couldn’t do it, or felt he was dumb or stupid, suddenly find himself reading and learning and succeeding.” -ELI The parent of a learning disabled child who searches for private services can become overwhelmed at the choices available. There are multiple theories

Admittedly, I hadn’t considered homeschooling my children. I was very much aware of a homeschooling milieu as a very dear friend of mine homeschooled her children, but still, the thought never crossed my mind. I remember saying, “I don’t know how I could ever do that.” She replied, “Why would I want someone else educating

Our son Luke is 8 years old today. He’s pretty happy with his new Lego sets, but the truth is, I’m the one enjoying the presents! His party was a huge success, he’s happy, he’s calm, he’s loving and kind to others–what more could a mother ask for? Birthdays, by their very nature, compel us

Are learning disabilities “God-given”? What an intriguing question. Whether you know or only suspect that your child has a learning issue, most parents are hard pressed to answer the question, “What do we do now?” Many options are available, including private tutoring from learning specialists, interventions designed for home use, and partnering with a local

Choosing to homeschool your child is a huge decision. Then add to that a child with special needs. This brings up all kinds of mixed feelings, uncertainties, and emotions. I feel we tend to sell ourselves short when it comes to our children with special needs because this is uncharted territory. However, with research, resources,

What’s in a label? Hmmm, this would be a spin-off from what’s in a name? A strong, viable, powerful name . . . a name that speaks volumes, a name that will follow or haunt an individual for the rest of his/her life A name, to some degree, describes our character or pride Names are