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04 When One Child Needs More Support: ADHD, Sibling Conflict, and Finding Balance in Your Homeschool29 Apr 202600:17:37

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

 

Get my Fixes for Homeschool Days That Fall Apart guide freebie https://bit.ly/homeschoolparachuteplan

 

Related Episode 03 You’re Already Doing it: 8 Ways to Teach your Neurodivergent child without a Homeschool Curriculum

Related Episode 01 How to Start Homeschooling Your Neurodivergent Child

 

Contact: jenny@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

 

Next Steps:

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms homeschooling neurodivergent learners in the free Facebook group Homeschooling Support for ADHD Families

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Homeschooling Systems for ADHD Families at homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/emailsignup

Step 3: Personalized coaching coming soon! Sign up for the waitlist here: homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/coaching

 

03 You’re Already Doing it: 8 Ways to Teach your Neurodivergent Child Without a Homeschool Curriculum22 Apr 202600:13:06

Do you ever feel like your child’s schoolwork lacks real world value?

Are you overwhelmed trying to teach your child repetitive lessons that they avoid?

Or maybe you need some guidance on de-schooling but still want to learn together?

 

Every day you are already doing things that are invaluable skills to teach your kids. Today I’m going to talk about 8 areas that can be learning invitations without a curriculum.

 

Here’s the free guide that accompanies this episode! https://bit.ly/10focusstrategies

 

Get my Fixes for Homeschool Days That Fall Apart guide freebie https://bit.ly/homeschoolparachuteplan

 

Related Episodes:

Episode 01 How to Start Homeschooling your Neurodivergent Child

Episode 02 Can’t Get Your Child to Focus? 10 Strategies to Support Kids with ADHD

 

Contact: jenny@homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com

Podcast: https://homeschoolingsystemsforadhdfamilies.podbean.com/

Resources: Fixes for Homeschool Days that Fall Apart (your ADHD Homeschool Parachute Plan) Get the guide at 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

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Homeschooling Systems for ADHD Families at homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/emailsignup

Step 3: Personalized coaching coming soon! Sign up for the waitlist here: homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/coaching

 

02 Can’t Get Your Child to Focus? 10 Strategies to Support Kids with ADHD22 Apr 202600:14:06

Is getting your child to focus becoming a consistent issue?

Struggling to get your child to get through a math or writing lesson?

Tired of homeschool days that drag on and on?

 

Today, I’ve put together 10 strategies specifically designed for neurodivergent minds. Most of these are really simple and won’t take any extra work and will definitely bring more calm into your home.

 

Here’s the free guide that accompanies this episode! https://bit.ly/10focusstrategies

 

Get my Fixes for Homeschool Days That Fall Apart guide freebie https://bit.ly/homeschoolparachuteplan

 

Related Episodes:

Episode 03 You’re Already Doing it: 8 Ways to Teach your Neurodivergent child without a Homeschool Curriculum

Episode 01 How to Start Homeschooling your Neurodivergent Child

 

Contact: jenny@homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com

Podcast: https://homeschoolingsystemsforadhdfamilies.podbean.com/

Resources: Fixes for Homeschool Days that Fall Apart (your ADHD Homeschool Parachute Plan) Get the guide at 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

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Homeschooling Systems for ADHD Families at homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/emailsignup

Step 3: Personalized coaching coming soon! Sign up for the waitlist here: homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/coaching

 

01 How to Start Homeschooling your Neurodivergent Child22 Apr 202600:21:59

Considering homeschooling your child with ADHD, but overwhelmed by what that would mean?

Are your online searches leaving you feeling less clear about what to do and how to move forward?

 

Today, I’m going to simplify the process for getting started into 5 basic steps!

 

Get my Fixes for Homeschool Days That Fall Apart guide freebie https://bit.ly/homeschoolparachuteplan

 

Related Episodes:

Episode 03 You’re Already Doing it: 8 Ways to Teach your Neurodivergent child without a Homeschool Curriculum

Episode 02 Can’t Get Your Child to Focus? 10 Strategies to Support Kids with ADHD

 

Contact: jenny@homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com

Podcast: https://homeschoolingsystemsforadhdfamilies.podbean.com/

Resources: Fixes for Homeschool Days that Fall Apart (your ADHD Homeschool Parachute Plan) Get the guide at 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

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Homeschooling Systems for ADHD Families at homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/emailsignup

Step 3: Personalized coaching coming soon! Sign up for the waitlist here: homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/coaching

 

00:Homeschooling Systems for ADHD Families27 Mar 202600:01:05

Learn about the Homeschooling Systems for ADHD Families. It will offer help with homeschool rhythms and systems that support neurodivergent learners, strategies for managing multiple learners, encouragement for your homeschool journey, and stories from other parents.

20 How to Plan Homeschool Reading and Find Books for Resistant and Struggling Readers19 Aug 202600:21:34

What do you do when your child is struggling with reading? Navigating reading challenges, dyslexia, or ADHD

How do you find good books that fit your child’s interests?

How do you turn  your family read aloud into a time of connection rather than a battle?

 

In this episode, we discuss strategies to take the pressure off frustrated readers, ideas to support reluctant readers, how to find good books, and how to keep our book list organized!

*Note: I want to make a distinction before we get started. This isn't an episode about how to teach a child with dyslexia to read. There are wonderful specialists and evidence-based approaches for that. This episode is about something different: how do we keep books, stories, and reading joyful when reading itself is difficult?

 

Related Resources from Homeschooling Systems for ADHD Families

 

Here’s the free book organizer that accompanies this episode!

bit.ly/onlinebookorganizer

 

Get my Fixes for Homeschool Days That Fall Apart guide freebie https://bit.ly/homeschoolparachuteplan

 

Continue the conversation in the Facebook group!

Join Here: Homeschooling Support for ADHD Families

 

Learn more about my 1:1 coaching here: homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/coachingoffer

 

Books & Resources Mentioned

(Some links below are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.)

Read Aloud Revival

Treehouse Schoolhouse Book Studies

Brave Writer Literature Guides

Charlotte Mason Book Finder Tool

AmblesideOnline

Our Favorite Picture Books

Our Favorite Novels

 

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

Related Episode 11 Leaving Public School to Support ADHD and Dyslexia: A Chat with Billie Jo Cochran

 

Contact: jenny@homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com

Podcast: homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/podcast

Connect: Homeschooling Support for ADHD Families

Resources: Fixes for Homeschool Days that Fall Apart (your ADHD Homeschool Parachute Plan) Get the guide at 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

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Homeschooling Systems for ADHD Families at homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/emailsignup

Step 3: Personalized Homeschool Systems Coaching: homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/coachingoffer

19 Starting the Homeschool Year Without the Chaos: 6 Things Your Family Needs More Than Curriculum12 Aug 202600:25:16

Why does getting back to homeschool feel so exhausting?

Are you trying to start your homeschool year too fast?

 

Put the curriculum catalogs away and pause the research. In this episode, I’m sharing 6 lessons I’ve learned from getting started with homeschooling. 

And let’s be honest, every back to school season we are all beginners because our kids and our families change so much year to year.

 

Related Resources from Homeschooling Systems for ADHD Families

 

Get my Fixes for Homeschool Days That Fall Apart guide freebie https://bit.ly/homeschoolparachuteplan

 

Continue the conversation in the Facebook group!

Join Here: Homeschooling Support for ADHD Families

 

Learn more about my 1:1 coaching here: homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/coachingoffer

 

Related Episode 01 How to Start Homeschooling Your Neurodivergent Child

Related Episode 17 How to Plan Your Homeschool Year: 6 Steps for a Calm and Successful Year

 

Contact: jenny@homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com

Podcast: homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/podcast

Connect: Homeschooling Support for ADHD Families

Resources: Fixes for Homeschool Days that Fall Apart (your ADHD Homeschool Parachute Plan) Get the guide at 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

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Homeschooling Systems for ADHD Families at homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/emailsignup

Step 3: Personalized Homeschool Systems Coaching: homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/coachingoffer

10 The Biggest Homeschool Curriculum Mistake—4 Questions to Ask Before You Buy10 Jun 202600:21:24

Are you overwhelmed by curriculum options and afraid of making the wrong choice?

Have you ever purchased a homeschool curriculum because everyone else seemed to love it, only to realize it wasn't the right fit for your family?

Have you spent money on curriculum only to regret the purchase a few weeks or months later?

 

If so, you're in good company! In this episode, I'm sharing some of the curriculum mistakes I've made and four key questions that can help you choose curriculum with more confidence.

There aren't necessarily "bad" curriculum options, but there are options that fit your family goals, your child's needs, your teaching style, and your budget better than others. These questions will help you narrow down the choices and find the best fit for your family.

 

Continue the conversation in the Facebook group!

Join Here: Homeschooling Support for ADHD Families

 

Get my Fixes for Homeschool Days That Fall Apart guide freebie https://bit.ly/homeschoolparachuteplan

 

Learn more about Homeschool Systems Coaching: homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/coachingoffer

 

Books & Resources Mentioned

(Some links below are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.)

Get my list of FREE Homeschool Curriculum, Worksheets, and Other Resources

 

Related Episode 03 You’re Already Doing it: 8 Ways to Teach your Neurodivergent child without a Homeschool Curriculum

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

 

Contact: jenny@homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com

Podcast: homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/podcast

Connect: Homeschooling Support for ADHD Families

Resources: Fixes for Homeschool Days that Fall Apart (your ADHD Homeschool Parachute Plan) Get the guide at 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

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Homeschooling Systems for ADHD Families at homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/emailsignup

Step 3: Personalized Homeschool Systems Coaching: homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/coachingoffer

09 ADHD Kids Need More Than Accommodations: How to Teach Self-Regulation and Boundaries03 Jun 202600:17:51

At some point, parenting neurodivergent kids stops being only about managing the environment around them…

and starts becoming about helping them understand themselves.

So how do we help kids with ADHD, autism, or other learning challenges grow in self-awareness, accountability, and emotional regulation without constant conflict or shame?

 

In Part 2 of this podcast series, we discuss self-awareness, emotional regulation, accountability, and boundaries for ADHD and neurodivergent kids. Learn how to create supportive structures that help kids grow in confidence and independence.

To listen to Part 1 which has some of the foundational pieces, you can find that here: 08 Are You Expecting Too Much From Your ADHD Child… or Not Enough?

 

Continue the conversation in the Facebook group!

Join Here: Homeschooling Support for ADHD Families

 

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.)

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

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

 

Contact: jenny@homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com

Podcast: homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/podcast

Connect: Homeschooling Support for ADHD Families

Resources: Fixes for Homeschool Days that Fall Apart (your ADHD Homeschool Parachute Plan) Get the guide at 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

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Homeschooling Systems for ADHD Families at homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/emailsignup

Step 3: Personalized coaching coming soon! Sign up for the waitlist here: homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/coaching

 

08 Are You Expecting Too Much From Your ADHD Child… or Not Enough?27 May 202600:14:07

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

 

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

 

1-2-3 Magic by Dr. Thomas Phelan

 

A Huge “A-ha” Moment: Set Realistic Expectations for ADHD Kids By Diane Dempster

 

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

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

 

Contact: jenny@homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com

Podcast: homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/podcast

Connect: Homeschooling Support for ADHD Families

Resources: Fixes for Homeschool Days that Fall Apart (your ADHD Homeschool Parachute Plan) Get the guide at 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

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Homeschooling Systems for ADHD Families at homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/emailsignup

Step 3: Personalized coaching coming soon! Sign up for the waitlist here: homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/coaching

07 How to Finish Your Homeschool Year Well Without Stress, Burnout, or Curriculum Guilt20 May 202600:23:24

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 

Here’s the link for the Facebook group: Homeschooling Support for ADHD Families

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.)

Related Episode 03 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

 

Contact: jenny@homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com

Podcast: homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/podcast

Connect: Homeschooling Support for ADHD Families

Resources: Fixes for Homeschool Days that Fall Apart (your ADHD Homeschool Parachute Plan) Get the guide at 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

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Homeschooling Systems for ADHD Families at homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/emailsignup

Step 3: Personalized coaching coming soon! Sign up for the waitlist here: homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/coaching

06 Stop Repeating Yourself: Visual Schedules for Neurodivergent Kids That Build Calm and Independence13 May 202600:19:32

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

Get my Fixes for Homeschool Days That Fall Apart guide freebie https://bit.ly/homeschoolparachuteplan

Related Episode 02 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

 

Contact: jenny@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

 

Next Steps:

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms homeschooling neurodivergent learners in the free Facebook group Homeschooling Support for ADHD Families

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Homeschooling Systems for ADHD Families at homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/emailsignup

Step 3: Personalized coaching coming soon! Sign up for the waitlist here: homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/coaching

 

05 What If ‘Bad Behavior’ Isn’t the Problem? A Better Way to Understand Challenging Behavior in Homeschool06 May 202600:16:16

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

 

Related Episode 03 You’re Already Doing it: 8 Ways to Teach your Neurodivergent child without a Homeschool Curriculum

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

 

Contact: jenny@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

 

Next Steps:

Step 1: Sign up for the weekly Homeschooling Systems for ADHD Families at https://homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/emailsignup

Step 2: Personalized coaching coming soon! Sign up for the waitlist here: https://homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/coaching

18 Are You a Safe Place for Your Child with ADHD? A Conversation with Marni Love05 Aug 202600:26:06

Is every day a battle?

Do you feel like you are constantly at odds with your ADHD child?

Looking for a better way to address behavior in your home and homeschool?

 

In this episode, you’ll hear from parenting coach, Marni Love who helps parents work through issues and create a connection first parenting approach. We talk about how to connect when you’re exhausted, her homeschool journey with a neurodiverse house, and tools we need as parents to create a relationship with our child that lasts a lifetime.

 

Connect with Marni

 

Related Resources from Homeschooling Systems for ADHD Families

Free Simple Homeschool Systems Workshop: sign up here!

 

Get my Fixes for Homeschool Days That Fall Apart guide freebie https://bit.ly/homeschoolparachuteplan

 

Continue the conversation in the Facebook group!

Join Here: Homeschooling Support for ADHD Families

 

Learn more about my 1:1 coaching here: homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/coachingoffer

 

Books & Resources Mentioned

(Some links below are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.)

Bedtime Math Stories https://amzn.to/44tSww4

 

Related Episode 14 When Behavior Is Really a Regulation Challenge: A Conversation with OT Alison Foura

Related Episode 13 Running on Empty? 4 Questions to Help You Refill Your Cup This Summer

 

Contact: jenny@homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com

Podcast: homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/podcast

Connect: Homeschooling Support for ADHD Families

Resources: Fixes for Homeschool Days that Fall Apart (your ADHD Homeschool Parachute Plan) Get the guide at 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

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Homeschooling Systems for ADHD Families at homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/emailsignup

Step 3: Personalized Homeschool Systems Coaching: homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/coachingoffer

17 How to Plan Your Homeschool Year: 6 Steps for a Calm and Successful Year29 Jul 202600:26:03

Does homeschool planning stress you out?

Or are you getting ready to begin homeschool but not sure where to start?

What’s most important to do when you’re planning? Is it curriculum? Is it a co-op?

 

Planning your homeschool year doesn't have to feel overwhelming. In this episode, I’ll share some of my first year mistakes that taught me how to plan more intentionally. You'll learn how to build a homeschool year that fits your family's values, schedule, and goals.

Whether you're brand new to homeschooling or simply looking for a more intentional way to prepare for the year ahead, these six steps will help you create a clear roadmap with less stress and more confidence.

I’ll go over six key steps:

  • How to create a weekly homeschool schedule that fits your family's life
  • Why reflection is one of the most important parts of planning
  • How to build a daily homeschool rhythm that supports consistency
  • What your homeschool "spine" is and how it simplifies curriculum planning
  • How to choose extracurriculars and enrichment activities without overscheduling
  • Guidance for evaluating all your ideas and making decisions

Related Resources from Homeschooling Systems for ADHD Families

 

Free Simple Homeschool Systems Workshop: sign up here!

 

Continue the conversation in the Facebook group!

Join Here: Homeschooling Support for ADHD Families

 

Get my Fixes for Homeschool Days That Fall Apart guide freebie https://bit.ly/homeschoolparachuteplan

 

Learn more about my 1:1 coaching here: homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/coachingoffer

 

Related Episode 01 How to Start Homeschooling Your Neurodivergent Child

Related Episode  15 5 Homeschool Routine Shifts That Actually Support Kids with ADHD and Special Needs

 

Contact: jenny@homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com

Podcast: homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/podcast

Connect: Homeschooling Support for ADHD Families

Resources: Fixes for Homeschool Days that Fall Apart (your ADHD Homeschool Parachute Plan) Get the guide at 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

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Homeschooling Systems for ADHD Families at homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/emailsignup

Step 3: Personalized Homeschool Systems Coaching: homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/coachingoffer

16 5 Things Homeschooling Gives Children with ADHD That Traditional Schools Often Can't22 Jul 202600:20:48

Have you ever wondered if your child is struggling because of ADHD—or because they're trying to learn in an environment that wasn't designed with neurodivergent brains in mind?

 

In this episode, I'm sharing five reasons why homeschooling can be such a powerful option for children with ADHD. This isn't about saying traditional schools are "bad." There are incredible teachers doing amazing work every day. But many ADHD learners need flexibility, individualized support, and opportunities to build executive functioning skills that are difficult to provide in a traditional classroom.

We'll talk about how homeschooling allows us to create a learning environment that supports regulation, teach the life skills our kids actually need, nurture their interests, and prepare them for a rapidly changing world. Most importantly, homeschooling gives us the opportunity to help our children grow into confident, capable adults while honoring the unique way God created them.

 

Related Resources from Homeschooling Systems for ADHD Families

 

Free Simple Homeschool Systems Workshop: sign up here!

 

Continue the conversation in the Facebook group!

Join Here: Homeschooling Support for ADHD Families

 

Get my Fixes for Homeschool Days That Fall Apart guide freebie https://bit.ly/homeschoolparachuteplan

 

Learn more about my 1:1 coaching here: homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/coachingoffer

 

Related Episode 01 How to Start Homeschooling Your Neurodivergent Child

Related Episode 11 Leaving Public School to Support ADHD and Dyslexia: A Chat with Billie Jo Cochran

 

Other Resources Mentioned

Penn Holderness and the Holderness Family blog https://theholdernessfamily.com/

 

Contact: jenny@homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com

Podcast: homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/podcast

Connect: Homeschooling Support for ADHD Families

Resources: Fixes for Homeschool Days that Fall Apart (your ADHD Homeschool Parachute Plan) Get the guide at 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

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Homeschooling Systems for ADHD Families at homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/emailsignup

Step 3: Personalized Homeschool Systems Coaching: homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/coachingoffer

15 5 Homeschool Routine Shifts That Actually Support Kids with ADHD and Special Needs15 Jul 202600:18:33

Tired of how long things take in your homeschool?

Getting met with meltdowns or shutdowns?

Are you ready to try a different approach?

 

In today’s episode I discuss 5 strategies for breaking things up and slowing down in your homeschool to support your child’s learning style and nervous system. Give yourself permission to slow down for a calmer, happier homeschool environment.

 

Related Resources from Homeschooling Systems for ADHD Families

 

Free Simple Homeschool Systems Workshop: sign up here!

 

Continue the conversation in the Facebook group!

Join Here: Homeschooling Support for ADHD Families

 

Get my Fixes for Homeschool Days That Fall Apart guide freebie https://bit.ly/homeschoolparachuteplan

 

Learn more about my 1:1 coaching here: homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/coachingoffer

 

Related Episode 14 When Behavior Is Really a Regulation Challenge: A Conversation with OT Alison Foura

Related Episode 08 Are You Expecting Too Much From Your ADHD Child… or Not Enough? and part 2 of that episode… 09 ADHD Kids Need More Than Accommodations: How to Teach Self-Regulation and Boundaries

 

Contact: jenny@homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com

Podcast: homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/podcast

Connect: Homeschooling Support for ADHD Families

Resources: Fixes for Homeschool Days that Fall Apart (your ADHD Homeschool Parachute Plan) Get the guide at 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

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Homeschooling Systems for ADHD Families at homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/emailsignup

Step 3: Personalized Homeschool Systems Coaching: homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/coachingoffer

14 When Behavior Is Really a Regulation Challenge: A Conversation with OT Alison Foura08 Jul 202600:30:41

Why do some behavior strategies seem to work for one child but completely fail with another?

What does "regulation" actually mean, and why does it matter so much for learning and behavior?

How can you tell if a challenging behavior is really a sign that your child is dysregulated?

 

In this episode, occupational therapist Alison Foura joins me from the Sensory Solutions for Parents podcast to explore the connection between regulation and behavior. We discuss what it is and how it impacts learning, attention, emotions, and behavior. 

Whether you're navigating meltdowns, resistance, big emotions, or daily struggles with focus and transitions, this conversation will help you look beneath the behavior and better support your neurodivergent learner.

Save this quote from the conversation: Dr. Ross Greene says, “Kids do well when they can,” and those are words to live by when we’re raising up our kids!

 

Connect with Alison

 

Related Resources from Homeschooling Systems for ADHD Families

Get my Fixes for Homeschool Days That Fall Apart guide freebie https://bit.ly/homeschoolparachuteplan

 

Continue the conversation in the Facebook group!

Join Here: Homeschooling Support for ADHD Families

 

Learn more about my 1:1 coaching here: homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/coachingoffer

 

Resources mentioned in the Podcast

  • Dr. Mona Delahooke: Pediatric Psychologist, great FB and Instagram accounts with wonderful information on seeing kids behaviors through a lens of curiosity and rather than compliance https://monadelahooke.com/

 

Related Episode 04 What If ‘Bad Behavior’ Isn’t the Problem? A Better Way to Understand Challenging Behavior in Homeschool

Related Episode 09 ADHD Kids Need More Than Accommodations: How to Teach Self-Regulation and Boundaries

 

Contact: jenny@homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com

Podcast: homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/podcast

Connect: Homeschooling Support for ADHD Families

Resources: Fixes for Homeschool Days that Fall Apart (your ADHD Homeschool Parachute Plan) Get the guide at 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

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Homeschooling Systems for ADHD Families at homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/emailsignup

Step 3: Personalized Homeschool Systems Coaching: homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/coachingoffer

13 Running on Empty? 4 Questions to Help You Refill Your Cup This Summer01 Jul 202600:15:07

Feeling worn out and run down?

Are you questioning everything and wondering if you made the right choice to homeschool?

Are you struggling with feelings of disconnection and loneliness in your homeschool journey?

 

If you've been feeling exhausted, disconnected, or overwhelmed, these four simple questions can help you process what's weighing you down, reconnect with joy, build supportive relationships, and find gratitude again.

 

Related Resources from Homeschooling Systems for ADHD Families

Resources and Links Mentioned

 

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

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

 

Contact: jenny@homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com

Podcast: homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/podcast

Connect: Homeschooling Support for ADHD Families

Resources: Fixes for Homeschool Days that Fall Apart (your ADHD Homeschool Parachute Plan) Get the guide at 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

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Homeschooling Systems for ADHD Families at homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/emailsignup

Step 3: Personalized Homeschool Systems Coaching: homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/coachingoffer

12 How Much Structure Does Summer Actually Need? (For ADHD Families)24 Jun 202600:20:02

Summertime is here… how much do you plan?

Do you throw out all the schedules or do you keep some structure? 

How do you create rhythms that both you and your kids will be happy with?

 

In this episode I have 5 parts to creating a summer rhythm that works for you and your neurodivergent child. I'll discuss layers of support from routines, rhythms, weekly anchors, boredom busters, and more.

 

Continue the conversation in the Facebook group!

Join Here: Homeschooling Support for ADHD Families

 

Get my Fixes for Homeschool Days That Fall Apart guide freebie https://bit.ly/homeschoolparachuteplan

 

Learn more about Homeschool Systems Coaching: homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/coachingoffer

 

Books & Resources Mentioned

(Some links below are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.)

Get a copy of the visual summer schedule worksheet mentioned in this episode: homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/summerscheduleplanner

 

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

Related Episode 09 ADHD Kids Need More Than Accommodations: How to Teach Self-Regulation and Boundaries

 

Contact: jenny@homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com

Podcast: homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/podcast

Connect: Homeschooling Support for ADHD Families

Resources: Fixes for Homeschool Days that Fall Apart (your ADHD Homeschool Parachute Plan) Get the guide at 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

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Homeschooling Systems for ADHD Families at homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/emailsignup

Step 3: Personalized Homeschool Systems Coaching: homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/coachingoffer

11 Leaving Public School to Support ADHD and Dyslexia: A Chat with Billie Jo Cochran17 Jun 202600:28:06

When is it time to make the switch from public school to homeschool?

Can homeschooling help kids with ADHD grow in independence and accountability?

And how do you balance homeschooling while working from home?

 

In today's episode, Billie-Jo Cochran from The Working Homeschool Mom podcast shares her family's journey from public school to homeschooling. She wasn't planning to homeschool, but a series of circumstances changed both her mind and her heart.

In our conversation, Billie-Jo shares how homeschooling helped support her children with ADHD and dyslexia, the systems that help her manage both work and homeschooling, and the lessons she's learned along the way.

 

Connect with Billie-Jo

 

Resources from Homeschooling Systems for ADHD Families

Continue the conversation in the Facebook group!

Join Here: Homeschooling Support for ADHD Families

 

Get my Fixes for Homeschool Days That Fall Apart guide freebie https://bit.ly/homeschoolparachuteplan

 

Learn more about my 1:1 coaching here: homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/coachingoffer

 

Related Episode 01 How to Start Homeschooling Your Neurodivergent Child

Related Episode 09 ADHD Kids Need More Than Accommodations: How to Teach Self-Regulation and Boundaries

 

Contact: jenny@homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com

Podcast: homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/podcast

Connect: Homeschooling Support for ADHD Families

Resources: Fixes for Homeschool Days that Fall Apart (your ADHD Homeschool Parachute Plan) Get the guide at 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

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Homeschooling Systems for ADHD Families at homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/emailsignup

Step 3: Personalized coaching coming:

 

21 Homeschooling Neurodivergent Kids: What If You Don’t Need to Do More? An Interview with Jennifer Pepito26 Aug 202600:31:23

What if your child doesn’t need you to do more—but to approach homeschooling differently? 

Is peaceful homeschooling possible when dysregulation, meltdowns, and challenging behaviors are a regular part of family life?

 

In this episode, I got to connect with Jennifer Pepito who is an incredible author, speaker, and curriculum creator with 29 years of homeschooling experience. She also has a child who is neurodivergent. We talked about homeschooling neurodivergent kids, creating peace in a home where regulation and executive functioning are hard, and knowing when to prioritize connection over academics.

 

Connect with Jennifer 

Jennifer Pepito is the host of the Restoration Home podcast, author of Habits for a Sacred Home, Mothering By the Book, The Inspired Homeschool, and the founder of The Peaceful Press (http://thepeacefulpress.com). Jennifer is on a mission to help moms overcome fear and live with wonder and purpose, and her homeschool curriculum empowers this through heroic stories, heartwarming poetry, and engaging life skills development. 

 

Related Resources from Homeschooling Systems for ADHD Families

 

Get my Fixes for Homeschool Days That Fall Apart guide freebie https://bit.ly/homeschoolparachuteplan

 

Continue the conversation in the Facebook group!

Join Here: Homeschooling Support for ADHD Families

 

Learn more about my 1:1 coaching here: homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/coachingoffer

 

Books & Resources Mentioned

(Some links below are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.)

The Inspired Homeschool book 

 

Peaceful Preschool & Nourishing Nature Kindergarten Curriculum https://thepeacefulpress.com/collections/preschool-curriculum

 

Out of Sync Child https://amzn.to/4hnPzVu

 

Homeschool Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) https://hslda.org/

 

Help with Learning by Marilee Coots https://help-with-learning.com/

 

Related Episode 14 When Behavior Is Really a Regulation Challenge: A Conversation with OT Alison Foura

Related Episode 18 Are You a Safe Place for Your Child with ADHD? A Conversation with Marni Love

 

Contact: jenny@homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com

Podcast: homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/podcast

Connect: Homeschooling Support for ADHD Families

Resources: Fixes for Homeschool Days that Fall Apart (your ADHD Homeschool Parachute Plan) Get the guide at 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

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Homeschooling Systems for ADHD Families at homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/emailsignup

Step 3: Personalized Homeschool Systems Coaching: homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/coachingoffer

 

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