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Whether you're a seasoned homeschooler or a beginner, we could all use a little help now and then. Of all the things I love about being a homeschooling family, community is one of my favorites. Homeschooling families are a village. You can ask us anything. We can make a...

Did you know relaxing on your back in soft green grass on a sunny day can help you and your child tame the tantrum monster? Cloud-watching is an exercise in mindfulness, which essentially means remaining in a state of awareness of one's present circumstances, thoughts, and feelings without...

In previous blog posts, we talked about the emotional roller coaster of feelings and introduced you to the topic of emotional regulation, including what it is and what it is not. We discussed the purpose and function of feelings, and the importance of making friends with feelings, and introduced...

Today, we are going to lay the groundwork for an eight-part series to help you teach your child how to manage BIG feelings. Today's post is an overview and an introduction. ...

Today, we are going to introduce you to one simple yet powerful technique to help you and your homeschool student manage BIG feelings, The Power of the Pause. ...

Riding the Emotional Roller Coaster Big feelings. Are you sure you’re tall enough to ride this ride? Then again, are any of us? Well, buckle up, buttercup. It’s going to get a bit bumpy but we will get through this together. For better or worse, emotions are a part...

Are you a licensed mental health professional (counselor, social worker, marriage and family therapist, psychologist, etc.), educator, therapist (OT, PT, or SLT), or professional coach who enjoys writing? Perhaps you are a professional looking for a way to share your knowledge with the homeschooling community while also benefiting from...

Taking on any new task (such as homeschooling) requires our bucket to be full.  However, many of us are running on empty buckets. ...

**This post contains affiliate links. In our previous blog posts, we welcomed you to The Homeschool Counseling Network, outlined our mission and vision, highlighted how different mental health providers can support homeschooling families, touted the merits of allied health professionals, and introduced you to Counseling 101. Today we are...