Time for Testing

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As homeschoolers  in the State of Washington, we are required to have our kids tested each year to assure that they are making progress.  Although you may hear some families complain about the requirement, not all testing is a bad thing. There are different types of testing that can be very useful, in

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Finding Friendships & a Giveaway

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As homeschoolers, we take on all of the responsibilities of our children’s education, including the social aspects. I am talking about the “S” word, yes, but there is a different view of it when we’re discussing children with special needs.

My post today for Wednesday Special

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Adaptable Me and Giveaway

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WELCOME BACK! Yes, things look a little different.  The address has changed too.  That only means that the ABC’s of Homeschooling can continue with a fresh face!  Be sure to grab the new ABC’s button code from my sidebar to replace the one you have!  :)  Also, just below the ABC linky

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The Special Needs Life

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I’m so glad you came to see my new home on the web!  If you’ve read me for very long, you know that my sons have some challenges.  We daily live with and teach two boys whose brains were drug-affected when they were in their biological mothers’ wombs. Both are affected differently, with

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Turning 40 and Seasons

Many of you know that my 40th birthday is coming up.  I’ve been tweeting a little here and there about it…

I’ve been working on the computer a lot. I mean, constantly. NOT exactly what I like to be doing, but this is big! And I’m excited to share it

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