• Are you struggling to understand why you're grieving so deeply for someone you've never met personally?
• Do you feel angry that you have to explain violence and tragedy to your children when they should be innocent?
• Are you wondering how to help your family process unexpected loss while maintaining their sense of safety and faith?

Episode Overview

In this raw episode, I address the profound impact of Charlie Kirk's tragic death on our Christian community and share practical guidance for supporting yourself and your children through unexpected tragedy. I explore the concept of "symbolic loss" and offer faith-based strategies for processing grief while maintaining hope. I share specific approaches for children of different ages and developmental needs, emphasizing the importance of allowing various forms of emotional expression - including my own raw experience of having to explain to my 5-year-old why mommy and daddy were crying.

Scripture References:

• Exodus 14 - Moses encourages the Israelites not to fear
• Galatians 6:9 - "Let us not become weary in doing good..."
• 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 - Paul's words about being hard pressed but not crushed

Practical Tools:

• Drawing supplies, playdough, blocks for non-verbal emotional expression
• Visual supports for children on the autism spectrum
• Progressive muscle relaxation techniques for children with ADHD
• Routine maintenance strategies during crisis

Professional Note: If you or your family are experiencing depression or other significant psychological needs, please seek professional clinical support.

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Are you exhausted from feeling like your special needs child is stuck in perpetual elementary school because they don't read, write, speak, or do math?

Do you wonder if God has abandoned you when your child faces constant rejection and you're drowning in decision paralysis about what they really need?

What if there was a Biblical foundation that could give you direction for homeschooling any child - regardless of their abilities or disabilities?

In this deeply encouraging episode, I sit down with veteran homeschool mom Stephanie Buckwalter, who has over 20 years of experience homeschooling five children across the spectrum from gifted to moderate special needs.

After hitting rock bottom with her nonverbal daughter in sixth grade, Stephanie discovered a life-changing truth in Genesis 2 that transformed her approach to education and gave her hope for her daughter's future. She shares her innovative ELARP method of homeschooling and her journey through public school IEPs, alternative therapies, and ultimately finding breakthrough communication methods.

This conversation offers practical hope for exhausted moms who feel stuck between survival mode and actually helping their children thrive, especially those navigating autism, ADHD, and severe learning struggles.

Connect with Stephanie Buckwalter:

• Website: adaptedhomeed.com
• Facebook: Adapted Home Education (search by name)

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Teaching A Child With Special Needs At Home and At School: Judith Munday
• ELARP Method: Explore, Label, Apply, Reason, Produce - available as adapted unit studies

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Are you exhausted from watching your child struggle in the classroom while feeling like you're missing something important?

Do you suspect your child needs support but don't know where to start or feel overwhelmed by the options?

What if the key to helping your wiggly, unfocused child isn't another diagnosis, but addressing foundational reflexes that never properly integrated?

In this episode, I sit down with Tiffany Parsons, a practicing occupational therapist, pastor's wife, and twin mom who is revolutionizing how families access therapeutic support in non-traditional settings. Tiffany shares her journey from outpatient pediatric OT to teaching at a micro school, revealing how primitive reflexes, core stability, and simple sensory strategies can transform a child's ability to learn and thrive. This conversation is packed with practical hope for exhausted moms who feel stuck between knowing their child needs help and not knowing where to find it - especially for families navigating ADHD, autism, and other neurodiversity challenges.

Connect with Tiffany Parsons:

• Facebook: The Homeschool OT, Tiffany Parsons
• Website: www.agapeloveot.com

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Harkla - Online courses for primitive reflex integration (for both therapists and parents/teachers)
• Sarah Collins - The other Homeschool OT who offers worldwide parent coaching
• HOPE Scholarship - West Virginia funding for homeschool families to access approved therapeutic services
• Previous Episode On Using Visuals: 26 Overwhelmed & Over Stimulated By Summer Meltdowns? This Hack Can Save your Summer Routine As A Special Needs Family

Key Takeaways:

• Primiti

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