Did you guys check out the latest Gifted Homeschoolers Forum Blog Hop on Parenting 2Es, OEs, and Everything in Between? I relished reading all the posts the other day. I saw so much of my family in each poster’s words; it was reassuring to know that our “normal” is normal for other people, too. Today,…
Feeling Lighter
Everything is feeling lighter to me lately: parenting, homeschooling, even the holiday chaos. When I think back to this time last year, everything was just…well… heavier; life felt more challenging and stressful. What changed? In some respects, everything has changed. Certainly the decision to have Leo assessed was the catalyst, as the results indicated that our son was an outlier among outliers, a profoundly gifted, twice…
Gift Ideas (without the buy buy buy)
FTC Disclosure: This post contains Amazon Affiliate links.* ‘Tis the season for crowded malls, UPS and FedEx deliveries, and an influx of you-must-buy-this-thing-right-now commercials. Are you tired of all the accumulating stuff in your life? Are you looking to get in the holiday spirit but avoid the buy-buy-buy this year? Well, we here at My Little Poppies…
The quest for his community
Yesterday, I reflected upon the changes our family has made this year. Homeschooling a profoundly gifted and twice exceptional child is a daunting task, especially when you find yourself suddenly doing it. Fortunately, we have been blessed with open-minded family and friends, and they have been nothing but supportive of our decision. However, when we…
Self Care for Moms
I wish I had an ounce of Leo’s energy. “How do you keep up with him?” is a question that I have been asked countless times. I know that question is often code for, “How do you stay ahead of him.” My go-to response is, “I need four things: a decent night of sleep, a strong cup…
Are you familiar with Gifted Homeschoolers Forum?
Gifted Homeschoolers Forum is one of my go-to sites for information on homeschooling this population. If you aren’t familiar with the site, you should definitely check it out. This week, I have a guest post on Gifted Homeschoolers Forum. Check it out here. *** It takes a village to raise a child. ~African Proverb…




