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Writing in the Teen Years: The Mentored Path

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Writing strikes fear into many homeschoolers trying to figure out the right way to teach it. And there are curriculum producers trying to create the best way to teach the formula. What is writing for, anyway? Maybe that’s where we … Continue reading

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Handwriting Challenges

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I would think that most children transition into using a writing implement seamlessly. But what about those who don’t? What’s going on? I know a large percentage of those on the autism spectrum will struggle with handwriting. Boys and handwriting … Continue reading

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My Readers Ask: Doesn’t a Learning Disability Label Make a Child Feel Better About Himself?

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Linda Asks: How can being accused of being “lazy”, “unmotivated”, and “irresponsible” possibly feel BETTER to a person who has no control over those traits than being diagnosed with a “learning disability” that explains that these traits (disorganized, spacy, unable … Continue reading

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The Middle School Teen Brain Shift

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As parents, most of us have heard that the middle school years are filled with teenaged angst and struggle. Middle schools are notorious for being the place no one wants to send their child. Why is that? The answer is … Continue reading