In this week's episode of the podcast, we dive deep into the signs, strategies, and real-life tips for helping your differently wired kids (and yourself!) navigate emotional storms.

• Practical tools to spot the early cues of meltdowns vs. shutdowns
• Simple, effective co-regulation ideas you can use right now—no fancy equipment needed
• How to repair, reflect, and reset after those tough moments, and so much more

Perfect for homeschool families, parents of neurodivergent kiddos, or anyone wanting to better understand and support big feelings at home. Save this episode and share with a friend who might need these strategies, too!

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The Learner's Lab – Online community for families homeschooling gifted/2e & neurodivergent kiddos!

• The Lab: An Online Community for Families Homeschooling Neurodivergent Kiddos
• The Homeschool Advantage: A Child-Focused Approach to Raising Lifelong Learners
• Raising Resilient Sons: A Boy Mom's Guide to Building a Strong, Confident, and Emotionally Intelligent Family
• The Anxiety Toolkit
• Sensory Strategy Toolkit | Quick Regulation Activities for Home
• Affirmation Cards for Anxious Kids
• Sensory Struggles and Clothes: How to Help Your Child Dress Without Tears
• Navigating Sensory Overload: Actionable Strategies for Kids in Loud Environments
• Building a Sensory Diet Toolbox for Neurodivergent Kids at Home
• Playful Sensory Learning at Home: Five Senses Spinner
• What Exactly is Deschooling.. and Do I Need to Do It?
• Falling Unexpectedly in Love With Homeschooling My Gifted Child
• Self-Care and Co-Regulation | Balancing Parenting and Sensory Needs
• When School Refusal Turns Into a Healing Journey
• Picky Eating | Sensory Struggles and Real Solutions for Homeschooling Families
• Movement on Bad Weather Days: Meeting Sensory Needs at Home

In this week's episode of the podcast, we talk candidly about what school refusal really means for children and their families, and how homeschooling can offer a path toward healing, connection, and growth. Whether you're considering pulling your child out of school or you're already homeschooling but feeling stuck after a tough season, this conversation is for you.

Here are three key takeaways for parents facing this challenge:

• School refusal is communication, not a character flaw. When a child can't attend school, it's their nervous system asking for safety, not a sign of failure.
• Healing comes before academics. Focus on rebuilding connection, trust, and emotional safety—academics can (and will) follow once these foundations are strong.
• Small, intentional changes add up. Shifting your daily routine, setting gentle non-negotiables, and celebrating even the smallest progress can move families from burnout to breakthrough.

You are the best teacher and advocate for your child. If you need more support, resources, or simply community, know you're not alone on this path.

Let's keep learning and growing—together.

Thank you to our sponsors:

CTC Math – Flexible, affordable math for the whole family!

Curiosity Post – A Snail Mail Club for kids – Real mail; Real life!

The Learner's Lab – Online community for families homeschooling gifted/2e & neurodivergent kiddos!

• The Lab: An Online Community for Families Homeschooling Neurodivergent Kiddos
• The Homeschool Advantage: A Child-Focused Approach to Raising Lifelong Learners
• Raising Resilient Sons: A Boy Mom's Guide to Building a Strong, Confident, and Emotionally Intelligent Family
• The Anxiety Toolkit
• Sensory Strategy Toolkit | Quick Regulation Activities for Home
• Affirmation Cards for Anxious Kids
• Sensory Struggles and Clothes: How to Help Your Child Dress Without Tears
• Navigating Sensory Overload: Actionable Strategies for Kids in Loud Environments
• Building a Sensory Diet Toolbox for Neurodivergent Kids at Home
• Playful Sensory Learning at Home: Five Senses Spinner
• What Exactly is Deschooling.. and Do I Need to Do It?
• Falling Unexpectedly in Love With Homeschooling My Gifted Child