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08 Are You Expecting Too Much From Your ADHD Child… or Not Enough?

Feel like you’re walking on eggshells?  Like there’s a constant sense of friction in your house as you homeschool your neurodivergent child? And whether you apply more pressure or ease up, nothing helps?   Today we are going to be talking about finding that “just right friction” in your homeschool that helps our kids to grow and thrive with support.  We’ll talk about what are appropriate expectations, how to find the right next step, and about scanning our child for their emotions and what’s underneath those emotions. This topic is so big that it’s actually a two-part episode so don’t miss part 2 which is going to be so key for you and your kids.   Here’s the link for the Facebook group: Homeschooling Support for ADHD Families [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323329569753892/]   Get my Fixes for Homeschool Days That Fall Apart guide freebie https://bit.ly/homeschoolparachuteplan   Books & Resources Mentioned (Some links below are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.)   Setting Expectations for your ADHD Child by Dr. Thomas Phelan [https://impactparents.com/blog/adhd/setting-expectations-for-your-adhd-child/]   1-2-3 Magic by Dr. Thomas Phelan [https://amzn.to/4utoJPr]   A Huge “A-ha” Moment: Set Realistic Expectations for ADHD Kids By Diane Dempster [https://impactparents.com/blog/adhd/a-huge-aha-for-the-adhd-parent-set-realistic-expectations/]   Listen to part two! Coming soon!   Related Episode 05 What If ‘Bad Behavior’ Isn’t the Problem? A Better Way to Understand Challenging Behavior in Homeschool [https://homeschoolingsystemsforadhdfamilies.podbean.com/e/05-what-if-bad-behavior-isn-t-the-problem-a-better-way-to-understand-challenging-behavior-in-homeschool/] Related Episode 06 Stop Repeating Yourself: Visual Schedules for Neurodivergent Kids That Build Calm and Independence [https://homeschoolingsystemsforadhdfamilies.podbean.com/e/06-stop-repeating-yourself-visual-schedules-for-neurodivergent-kids-that-build-calm-and-independence/]   Contact: jenny@homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com Podcast: homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/podcast [https://homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/podcast] Connect: Homeschooling Support for ADHD Families [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323329569753892/] Resources: Fixes for Homeschool Days that Fall Apart (your ADHD Homeschool Parachute Plan) Get the guide at https://bit.ly/homeschoolparachuteplan [https://bit.ly/homeschoolparachuteplan]   Next Steps: Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms homeschooling neurodivergent learners in the free Facebook group Homeschooling Support for ADHD Families [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323329569753892/] Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Homeschooling Systems for ADHD Families at homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/emailsignup [https://homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/emailsignup] Step 3: Personalized coaching coming soon! Sign up for the waitlist here: homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/coaching [https://homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/coaching]

07 How to Finish Your Homeschool Year Well Without Stress, Burnout, or Curriculum Guilt

Does your homeschool year end with: * unfinished workbooks * random piles of papers * kids already in “summer mode” * and you wondering… “Wait, are we done?” In this episode, I’m sharing the simple end-of-year rhythm that helps our family stop drifting into summer and actually close the homeschool year with purpose, celebration, and reflection. Here’s the free End of Year Reflection Pages: One-Page Reflection Collage for End of Year Homeschool Memories  [https://homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/endofyearonepagereflectionfreebie] Here’s the link for the Facebook group: Homeschooling Support for ADHD Families [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323329569753892/] Get my Fixes for Homeschool Days That Fall Apart guide freebie https://bit.ly/homeschoolparachuteplan [https://bit.ly/homeschoolparachuteplan]   Books & Resources Mentioned (Some links below are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.) * Brave Learner by Julie Bogart [https://amzn.to/42zFzjh] * Read Aloud Revival | https://readaloudrevival.com/ [https://readaloudrevival.com/] * Homeschool Organization Basics [https://amzn.to/3PylIhx] Related Episode 03 [https://homeschoolingsystemsforadhdfamilies.podbean.com/e/you-re-already-doing-it-8-ways-to-teach-your-neurodivergent-child-without-a-homeschool-curriculum/]You’re Already Doing it: 8 Ways to Teach your Neurodivergent child without a Homeschool Curriculum [https://homeschoolingsystemsforadhdfamilies.podbean.com/e/you-re-already-doing-it-8-ways-to-teach-your-neurodivergent-child-without-a-homeschool-curriculum/] Related Episode 06 Stop Repeating Yourself: Visual Schedules for Neurodivergent Kids That Build Calm and Independence [https://homeschoolingsystemsforadhdfamilies.podbean.com/e/06-stop-repeating-yourself-visual-schedules-for-neurodivergent-kids-that-build-calm-and-independence/]   Contact: jenny@homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com [jenny@homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com] Podcast: homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/podcast [https://homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/podcast] Connect: Homeschooling Support for ADHD Families [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323329569753892/] Resources: Fixes for Homeschool Days that Fall Apart (your ADHD Homeschool Parachute Plan) Get the guide at bit.ly/homeschoolparachuteplan [https://bit.ly/homeschoolparachuteplan]   Next Steps: Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms homeschooling neurodivergent learners in the free Facebook group Homeschooling Support for ADHD Families [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323329569753892/] Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Homeschooling Systems for ADHD Families at homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/emailsignup [https://homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/emailsignup] Step 3: Personalized coaching coming soon! Sign up for the waitlist here: homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/coaching [https://homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/coaching]

06 Stop Repeating Yourself: Visual Schedules for Neurodivergent Kids That Build Calm and Independence

Tired of repeating yourself all day and still feeling like no one knows what’s next? Kids struggling with transitions or staying engaged? Do you want to see your kids grow in independence in your homeschool as well as in everyday life?   In this episode, we’re talking about how visual schedules can bring clarity, reduce overwhelm, and help your neurodivergent kids build real independence. This simple shift can change the entire rhythm of your homeschool day.   Here’s free guide that accompanies this episode! It's full of samples of different types of visual schedules that will inspire you and some that you can just print and use! https://bit.ly/freevisualschedules [https://bit.ly/freevisualschedules] Get my Fixes for Homeschool Days That Fall Apart guide freebie https://bit.ly/homeschoolparachuteplan [https://bit.ly/homeschoolparachuteplan] Related Episode 02 Can’t Get Your Child to Focus? 10 Strategies to Support Kids with ADHD [https://homeschoolingsystemsforadhdfamilies.podbean.com/e/can-t-get-your-child-to-focus-10-strategies-to-support-kids-with-adhd/] Related Episode 03 You’re Already Doing it: 8 Ways to Teach your Neurodivergent child without a Homeschool Curriculum [https://homeschoolingsystemsforadhdfamilies.podbean.com/e/you-re-already-doing-it-8-ways-to-teach-your-neurodivergent-child-without-a-homeschool-curriculum/]   Contact: jenny@homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com Podcast: https://homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/podcast [https://homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/podcast] Resources: Fixes for Homeschool Days that Fall Apart (your ADHD Homeschool Parachute Plan) Get the guide at https://bit.ly/homeschoolparachuteplan [https://bit.ly/homeschoolparachuteplan]   Next Steps: Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms homeschooling neurodivergent learners in the free Facebook group Homeschooling Support for ADHD Families [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323329569753892/] Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Homeschooling Systems for ADHD Families at homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/emailsignup [https://homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/emailsignup] Step 3: Personalized coaching coming soon! Sign up for the waitlist here: homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/coaching [https://homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/coaching]

05 What If ‘Bad Behavior’ Isn’t the Problem? A Better Way to Understand Challenging Behavior in Homeschool

Have you ever felt like you’re constantly putting out fires in your homeschool day? Why do some behavior struggles seem to explode out of nowhere? What are you missing when your child shuts down, melts down, or refuses?   In this episode, we walk through four key areas to “investigate” so you can better understand what’s driving your child’s reactions and respond in a way that actually helps. From unmet needs to safety, connection, and the power of choice, you’ll walk away with practical ways to reduce conflict and build a more peaceful homeschool rhythm.   Get my Fixes for Homeschool Days That Fall Apart guide freebie https://bit.ly/homeschoolparachuteplan [https://bit.ly/homeschoolparachuteplan]   Related Episode 03 [https://homeschoolingsystemsforadhdfamilies.podbean.com/e/you-re-already-doing-it-8-ways-to-teach-your-neurodivergent-child-without-a-homeschool-curriculum/] You’re Already Doing it: 8 Ways to Teach your Neurodivergent child without a Homeschool Curriculum [https://homeschoolingsystemsforadhdfamilies.podbean.com/e/you-re-already-doing-it-8-ways-to-teach-your-neurodivergent-child-without-a-homeschool-curriculum/] Related Episode 04 [https://homeschoolingsystemsforadhdfamilies.podbean.com/e/when-one-child-needs-more-support-adhd-sibling-conflict-and-finding-balance-in-your-homeschool/] When One Child Needs More Support: ADHD, Sibling Conflict, and Finding Balance in Your Homeschool [https://homeschoolingsystemsforadhdfamilies.podbean.com/e/when-one-child-needs-more-support-adhd-sibling-conflict-and-finding-balance-in-your-homeschool/]   Contact: jenny@homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com Podcast: https://homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/podcast [https://homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/podcast] Resources: Fixes for Homeschool Days that Fall Apart (your ADHD Homeschool Parachute Plan) Get the guide at https://bit.ly/homeschoolparachuteplan [https://bit.ly/homeschoolparachuteplan]   Next Steps: Step 1: Sign up for the weekly Homeschooling Systems for ADHD Families at https://homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/emailsignup [https://homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/emailsignup] Step 2: Personalized coaching coming soon! Sign up for the waitlist here: https://homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/coaching [https://homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/coaching]

04 When One Child Needs More Support: ADHD, Sibling Conflict, and Finding Balance in Your Homeschool

Do you have multiple kids in your homeschool? Is it a challenge to balance all their needs while maintaining your sanity?  How do you support a child with ADHD, autism, or other learning challenge without neglecting their siblings?   If you’ve ever felt torn trying to meet the needs of multiple kids in your homeschool, this episode will help you breathe easier. We’ll talk about realistic expectations, why you can’t do it all at once (and don’t need to), and some ways to reconnect with your kids and encourage positive sibling connections.   Here’s the free one-page guide that accompanies this episode! https://bit.ly/homeschoolharmonychecklist [https://bit.ly/homeschoolharmonychecklist]   Get my Fixes for Homeschool Days That Fall Apart guide freebie https://bit.ly/homeschoolparachuteplan [https://bit.ly/homeschoolparachuteplan]   Related Episode 03 [https://homeschoolingsystemsforadhdfamilies.podbean.com/e/you-re-already-doing-it-8-ways-to-teach-your-neurodivergent-child-without-a-homeschool-curriculum/] You’re Already Doing it: 8 Ways to Teach your Neurodivergent child without a Homeschool Curriculum [https://homeschoolingsystemsforadhdfamilies.podbean.com/e/you-re-already-doing-it-8-ways-to-teach-your-neurodivergent-child-without-a-homeschool-curriculum/] Related Episode 01 [https://homeschoolingsystemsforadhdfamilies.podbean.com/e/how-to-start-homeschooling-your-neurodivergent-child/] How to Start Homeschooling Your Neurodivergent Child [https://homeschoolingsystemsforadhdfamilies.podbean.com/e/how-to-start-homeschooling-your-neurodivergent-child/]   Contact: jenny@homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com Podcast: https://homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/podcast [https://homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/podcast] Resources: Fixes for Homeschool Days that Fall Apart (your ADHD Homeschool Parachute Plan) Get the guide at https://bit.ly/homeschoolparachuteplan [https://bit.ly/homeschoolparachuteplan]   Next Steps: Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms homeschooling neurodivergent learners in the free Facebook group Homeschooling Support for ADHD Families [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323329569753892/] Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Homeschooling Systems for ADHD Families at homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/emailsignup [https://homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/emailsignup] Step 3: Personalized coaching coming soon! Sign up for the waitlist here: homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/coaching [https://homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/coaching]