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Social Myths and Truths {31 Days of #Homeschooling on the Spectrum}

10.22.2014 by Dawn // Leave a Comment

Social Myths & Truths {31 Days of #Homeschooling on the Spectrum}

There are plenty of myths and preconceived ideas about kids on the Autism Spectrum, particularly when it comes to social relationships. Myth #1: Autistic kids don’t need friends because they aren’t aware of others like most kids are. Truth: Autistic kids need friends just as much as your neurotypical kids do; more so, even. Spectrum kids […]

Categories // 31 Days of Homeschooling on the Spectrum, Autism, Special Needs Kids Tags // ASD, Autism, friendship, sensory integration

On Special Needs Moms

07.25.2014 by Dawn // Leave a Comment

On Special Needs Moms

If you have a friend with a special needs child, you’ve probably noticed that she operates a bit differently than you do. She may survive on less sleep. She watches her child closely– closer than you watch yours, and you’re a good mom. She monitors him, paying attention to the telltale signs his body language […]

Categories // Special Needs Kids Tags // ASD, Autism, Autism moms, friendship

6 Reasons Homeschool Parents are Not Stupid

03.05.2013 by Dawn // 8 Comments

Every once in a while someone finds this site through an interesting search term. Usually I don’t give them much thought, until I happened on this one. Warning: This post written with lots of tongue-in-cheek snark.  First, let me say that I am happy you are concerned about your friend’s choice of education for her […]

Categories // Homeschooling Tags // friendship, homeschool moms, stupid friend

Friendships and Homeschooling

05.17.2011 by Dawn // 21 Comments

Friendships and Homeschooling

Friendship is perhaps the most understated thing in homeschooling circles. I can’t even tell you how many conference speakers I have heard discount or completely speak against childhood friendships. It is almost as if friends fall into that category with the World, so they say kids don’t need friends but rather only family relationships. I […]

Categories // Homeschooling Tags // friendship, homeschool friendships, homeschool groups, homeschool moms, homeschoolers, homeschooling kids

Cat Tales & New Faces

04.29.2011 by Dawn // 8 Comments

5 Homeschool moms and 18 kids met at Cat Tales Zoological Park this past Wednesday morning. It was chilly, and threatening to rain, but prayers were offered by all of us I think, and the rain stayed away for the first time in over a week. When Amber emailed me and asked me to host […]

Categories // Homeschooling Tags // Big Homeschool Blogger Field Trip, Cat Tales, field trips, friendship


Dawn is a retired homeschooling Momma of 19 years, hospital CNA with a totally self-taught geeky side. She lives in Eastern WA with her husband, the youngest 2 of their 6 kids and 2 yappy pomeranians.

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