Last summer I wrote a post reviewing Hoffman Academy, telling you how to get free piano lessons for your kids (or you!). Today I have a guest post with more exciting news from our friends at Hoffman Academy… Joseph Hoffman has always wanted one thing, for more people to be able to learn music and to love it while they’re learning….
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What is Autism? A Peek at Both Sides of the Spectrum
Autism is a buzz word, for sure, but what is autism, actually? I will try to give you a compact answer to a very complex subject. Please remember this is my personal answer based on years of collective information. I will also differentiate classic autism from Asperger’s. Autism is a social-relatinal disorder…not a behavioral disorder. People on the autism spectrum…
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Why “All About Reading” Really is All That
I received a complimentary level of All About Reading in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Please read my disclaimer in the footer for more information. I adore reading. It’s not just a pastime in our home…more like an obsession. Books can be found in every room of the house. One of the boys is always walking…
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How to Get Your Child to do Something He Doesn’t Want to Do
“I don’t want to go to school!” And he meant it. Many kids will be apprehensive about trying something new or doing an undesirable activity, but it seems that for children with autism – where the world is very black and white – it is near impossible to get them to change their minds. So just how do you get your…
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Meeting Charlotte Mason: Living Books
I was a fan of living books before I even knew what they were. …a child at a garage sale, flipping through yellowed pages for a treasure. …a school girl in my history books, craving the real story behind the dates. …a college kid, unable to resell my books because they were just too good (One of the best parts…
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