ADHD and Home Education — What Can That Look Like? A compassionate look at movement, learning, medication, and the freedom some families discover through homeschooling. Some years ago, we had a neighbor family (the Browns — a pseudonym) who became kindred spirits to us. Their only son, Dustin, and our …

Two young women face the challenges of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 with courage, compassion, and quiet resilience. Real-life stories of two young women living with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Discover their struggles, strengths, and what makes them unforgettable. What Is NF1? Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) is a relatively rare genetic condition …

What happens when a thriving six-year-old suddenly stops speaking—and no medical explanation can be found? Years ago, I worked with a homeschooling family I came to care about deeply: the Roberts family. They had chosen to home educate their daughters from the very beginning, creating a home filled with warmth, …

Navigating Learning, health, and complex reality challenges with grace! I have worked with some truly remarkable women. I’ve mentioned a few of them in past blogs, but this feels like the right moment to pause and honor them more intentionally. Almost without exception, it is the mother in the family …

Outside set of eyes is sometimes essential to see… There was a friend I worked with for a number of years, and I watched her children from a distance. Her older daughter was clearly bright—like both of her parents—and socially gifted. She lit up every room. The girls in her …

A First Impression That Stays With You One of the most delightful students I ever worked with was a little boy I’ll call Abernathy. I was 16, volunteering in a preschool classroom, and Abernathy quickly became unforgettable. He had been born with Down Syndrome and was expected to have significant …

Accidents—or God-Directed Happenings? During the “shutdown,” I was teaching online for a public school. My students were high school-aged, but their developmental levels ranged from infancy to about age six. As November approached, I worked hard to plan something meaningful for Thanksgiving. I didn’t want the lesson to be religious, …

Warning – the timing of my leaving the community this represents leaves this story without a happy ending. I trust in God that there is one by now, but the family would not know how to find me to tell me about how God redeemed this – Reggie, meaning counsel, …

I met Logan when he was in high school. I didn’t get to know him deeply, but even in a short time, he and his mother left a lasting impression on me. Logan lived in a Portland suburb with his close-knit family. He had been identified as both bright and …