We know self-care is important, but doing it is a whole different ball game. In this episode, Holly Blanc Moses shares doable self-help strategies and her challenge to parents of children who are differently wired. Beginning with a bucket
Homeschool Benefits
I recently had the opportunity to talk to a college student who never attended a traditional school setting. She had been homeschooled since she was 5 years old. She felt that she had thrived from the experience and listed several
The Most Important Gift
Gifts Parents enjoy giving their children gifts–birthday, Christmas, other special occasions or no occasion at all. Parents want their children to be happy. Gifts can be practical or frivolous, expected or a complete surprise, tangible or intangible. What is the
Hypnosis For Stress Management With Steven Ortgiesen
Hypnosis is like seeing ghosts, you don’t believe it until you experience it on your own. Who would’ve thought that it could also be applied to stress management? Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist and a Certified Hypnotherapist, Steven Ortgiesen joins us
Theory of the Mind
Conscious and Subconscious Your mind is made of two parts, the conscious and the subconscious. Your conscious mind is what you can see, hear, taste, smell and touch. It’s what you know you know. It makes up about 10% of
Student Directed Learning
What does learning look like? All of these photos show students learning. What do they have in common? Look closely. It isn’t the setting, the equipment, or the specific activity. What these four photos
What Are the Criteria for an Effective Education?
To define the criteria of an effective education, we must first identify the desired results. An effective education is more than just a diploma. That is one of the desired results, but if you’re like most parents, you want more
How to Motivate Your Child to Progress at Home and at School
Holly Blanc Moses is a psychologist, behavior analyst and mother of two children who are differently wired. She shares her expertise in motivating children with special needs. Parents can join her Facebook Group, Wired Differently, or visit her
Stressed about Holiday Family Gatherings and Your Special Needs Child?
A family get-together over the holidays can be so rewarding and enjoyable. It’s a chance for the adults to visit and the children to play. It’s an opportunity to relax and enjoy strengthening bonds with family members. Unfortunately, it can
Are You Getting the Results You Want?
The ultimate goal of a parent is to raise a child to be an independent and productive member of society. You are changing your role from complete care provider to cheer section with support upon request. You want to see