Textbooks and traditional approaches don’t seem to work for your child, but how do you pivot to more out of the box learning methods?

How can you incorporate gameschooling or unit study without getting overwhelmed?

And what about high school??

In this episode, Carrie De Francisco and I talk about the different out of the box learning methods she has used in her homeschool journey with her (now graduated) kids. As well as her experience with her son who has ADHD and dyslexia. She also shares how we can look forward to homeschooling high school rather than dreading it! Listen in for encouragement and ideas that can make learning more joyful and life-giving!

 Connect with Carrie 

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.)

Our list of favorite games

Semper Smart Games: https://sempersmartgames.com/

Gamewrite: https://gamewright.com/

Talicor/ Aristaplay:  https://talicor.com/ 

Mindware:  https://www.mindware.orientaltrading.com/games-a1-553541-1.fltr 

Waldock Way:  https://www.thewaldockway.com/category/gameschooling/

Related Episode 21 Homeschooling Neurodivergent Kids: What If You Don’t Need to Do More? An Interview with Jennifer Pepito

Related Episode 19 Starting the Homeschool Year Without the Chaos: 6 Things Your Family Needs More Than Curriculum

Contact: [email protected]

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

Feeling overwhelmed by everything you have to do as a homeschool mom?

Not sure how to work on all your neurodivergent child’s needs?

What if you could narrow down to just one big goal?

In this episode, I walk through 5 steps to narrow down your list of goals for your kid(s) to pick one big goal that is important to you and your child. 

Note: This is not about IEP goals, but could be helpful in advocating for your child in that way.

Related Resources from Homeschooling Systems for ADHD Families

Get the 37 free planner sample pages here: https://homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/freeplannersamplepages

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

Continue the conversation in the Facebook group!

Join Here: Homeschooling Support for ADHD Families

Related Episode 21 Homeschooling Neurodivergent Kids: What If You Don’t Need to Do More? An Interview with Jennifer Pepito

Related Episode 19 Starting the Homeschool Year Without the Chaos: 6 Things Your Family Needs More Than Curriculum

Connect with Jenny

Contact: [email protected]

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

The homeschool day DID NOT go as planned, what do you do?

Why reframing the day benefits your homeschool environment, your mental health, and your relationships…

…and why venting about everything that went wrong could be more harmful than helpful.

In this episode, we are talking about how to focus on small wins in your homeschool and establishing better thought patterns.

I’ll explain why this is so critical for improving how effective your homeschool is but also how it will improve the dynamics in your home, your thinking, and your friendships.

 I also share about my first day of homeschool and how things did not go as planned.

Related Resources from Homeschooling Systems 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

Continue the conversation in the Facebook group!

Join Here: Homeschooling Support for ADHD Families

Books & Resources Mentioned

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

Yoto Player for Kids

Danny Go songs and videos

Related Episode 21 Homeschooling Neurodivergent Kids: What If You Don’t Need to Do More? An Interview with Jennifer Pepito

Related Episode 19 Starting the Homeschool Year Without the Chaos: 6 Things Your Family Needs More Than Curriculum

Contact: [email protected]

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

Is Math time a struggle in your homeschool?

Are you wondering how much math is enough?

Or trying to overcome math anxiety or boredom?

This conversation is one you have to hear!  Kate Snow, author of the Math with Confidence curriculum series, speaker, and math mentor, shares about why students often struggle with math, how to build foundations, strategies to take the pressure off, and gives parents a big sigh of relief about finding the right math level for our kids. This episode is helpful for neurodivergent kids who have ADHD or learning differences, but also for neurotypical kids!

 Connect with Kate

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.)

Math with Confidence Curriculum

Beast Academy Math

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

Related Episode 10 The Biggest Homeschool Curriculum Mistake—4 Questions to Ask Before You Buy

Contact: [email protected]

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

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: [email protected]

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

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: [email protected]

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

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: [email protected]

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

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: [email protected]

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

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:

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: [email protected]

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

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: [email protected]

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