Tag: parenting

In this episode of the Homeschool Counseling Network Vlog, we chat with veteran homeschool mom and micro school founder, Jody Daniels. Jody is the founder of Learning Lighthouse (formerly LIFT Homeschool Schoolhouse), a homeschool co-op microschool in the DFW area. Jody returns to HCN to share her experience as...

All brains are good brains! In this HCN GUest Blog post, Licensed Professional Counselor Mallorie Rodgers shares some common signs of neurodivergence and shares how neurodiversity-affirming care can help support you in your home education journey. ...

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Whether the intention is to prevent or avoid it, parents from coast to coast are taking control of their children's learning environments to reduce their risk of falling victim to a bully. Many parents mistakenly believe that homeschooling protects children from the harsh realities...

One of the unique gifts of parenting is the opportunity to know your kids deeply. You can usually tell early on when something about your child seems different from their peers, or their siblings. In this blog post, we’ll discuss how to support your child if the differences you’re noticing...

Playing with your child can be fun, but did you also know it can be therapeutic? Play is a child's natural language. Before they can form words, children observe and interact with the world around them. As parents and caregivers, we are a HUGE chunk of that world....

As homeschool parents, my husband and I teach our son many things. By far the greatest of these is cultivating a strong relationship with the Lord. Investing in our child's spiritual training is not only a form of discipleship but also a form of worship. Our children are on...

In this episode of The Homeschool Counseling Network Vlog, we interview Guest Vlogger Dr. Rhonda Johnson. Dr. Johnson explains the therapeutic techniques of E.ye M.ovement D.esensitization and R.eprocessing (EMDR) and Play Therapy and shares how these techniques can help families heal. ...

You’ve made it! We have finally arrived at the last lesson for helping your child manage difficult emotions. You have learned a lot of tips to help you and your child regulate emotions but more importantly, I hope you have learned a lot about yourself as a parent, about...

In our last post, we introduced you to the mindfulness practice of cloud-watching. Today, we are going to talk about the healing power of movement....

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...