Homeschooling Systems for ADHD Families | ADHD Support, Homeschooling Autism, Homeschool Help, Special Needs

Jenny Prior | Homeschool Mom, Education Specialist M.A.

Top 5% Global Podcast Are you feeling overwhelmed managing everything in your homeschool with your child’s learning and attention needs? Are the battles over your child’s focus and regulation wearing you down? Do you feel stuck and unsure about what will work for your child with ADHD, Autism, or other learning differences?  I am so excited that you’re here! This podcast will help you create a positive homeschool atmosphere, engage your kids where they’re at, and give you the confidence that you’re making progress every day! Hi, I’m Jenny, homeschool mom of 5 kids, former special education teacher, with 8 years of homeschooling experience. Over the past three years I discovered that some of my children had unique learning and attention needs. I tried to find ways to outsource their education because I was afraid of failing. I finally realized that God had given me everything I needed to homeschool my kids. I created a homeschool rhythm and systems to support our household. A straightforward approach that starts with what’s most important to us. A framework that includes practical solutions and the flexibility my kids need. And I’m looking forward to sharing it with you! If you’re ready to create a peaceful and positive homeschool that works for you and your kids, engage your kids in a meaningful way, get clarity on what your version of a successful homeschool day looks like–this podcast is for you!  Find a comfy chair and take a deep breath, knowing that you’re not alone.

  1. 4d ago

    27 Do You Need a Teaching Degree to Teach Homeschool? 5 Homeschooling Myths Debunked

    Feeling unsure if you’re qualified to homeschool? What if I’m not good at math? Is a college degree a prerequisite?   In this episode, I explain why 5 common myths are not true. This episode will encourage and empower you if you are thinking about homeschooling or if you are starting to wonder if you’re cut out for it. The 5 common myths: Myth #1 You must know all the facts Myth #2 If you aren’t good at math, you shouldn’t homeschool your kids. Myth #3 You need a college degree to homeschool your kids Myth #4 You can’t work if you homeschool. Myth #5 You must be an organized person to homeschool. Plus I discuss one more at the end I hear frequently from parents who say “they could never homeschool”.   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.) Nicole the Math Lady https://nicolethemathlady.com/ Math-U-See https://mathusee.com/ CTC Math https://www.ctcmath.com/ Sourdough Classes https://livingbreadbaker.com/courses/ The Working Homeschool Mom Podcast   Related Episode 1 How to Start Homeschooling Your Neurodivergent Child Related Episode 21 Homeschooling Neurodivergent Kids: What If You Don’t Need to Do More? An Interview with Jennifer Pepito   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

  2. Sep 30

    26 How Unit Studies & Interest-led Learning Help Kids Find Identity & Purpose: A Chat with Camila Johnson

    Is your child burned out from “doing school”?  What if following their interests could help bring the joy back to learning?   In this episode, I’m talking with Camila Johnson about unit studies, interest-led learning, and raising lifelong learners. Camila shares about challenges she faced raising her sons with ADHD and then becoming a homeschool mom later in life and  creating an herbalism unit study. We talk about how following our kids’ curiosity can make learning more engaging, meaningful, and fun. Because homeschooling doesn’t have to be about checking every box. It can be an opportunity to explore our kids’ interests, nurture their gifts, and help them become who they’re created to be.   Connect with Camila Website: https://edeninstitute.health/homeschool  FB: https://www.facebook.com/EdensTableHomeschoolCurriculum IG: https://www.instagram.com/edenstablehomeschoolcurriculum/   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 3 You’re Already Doing it: 8 Ways to Teach your Neurodivergent child without a Homeschool Curriculum Related Episode 16 5 Things Homeschooling Gives Children with ADHD That Traditional Schools Often Can't   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

  3. Sep 23

    25 Anxious About Homeschooling? Gameschooling & High School: A Chat with Carrie De Francisco

    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  Website: https://coffeewithcarrie.org   IG: https://www.instagram.com/coffeewithcarrieconsultant/ Coffee With Carrie Gameschooling Resources: Gameology Blog Article with recommendations and links: https://coffeewithcarrie.org/f/gameology?blogcategory=Teaching+%26+Planning+Ideas “Gameschooling” CWC Episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/939064/episodes/9623744 Amazon List with links of Games: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1279N3ZFISS9H?ref_=wl_share Game Spotlight YouTube Playlist:  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPM2MBcR29Bir4o0W5OxIpjxyQBz12a3a&si=1r7NADpcTVPsbcRx    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: 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

  4. Sep 16

    24 Overwhelmed By Your Child's Needs? 5 Steps To Narrow Down To One Big Goal

    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.  Define the goal (understand that a goal is a bundle of multiple different smaller skills) What are the prerequisite skills? What does your child need to be able to do or know? Where is my child today? What skills does he/she have? What are some natural ways we can incorporate skill practice in our home and homeschool? Reassess expectations 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: 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

  5. Sep 9

    23 Stop This Toxic Habit That Impacts Your Mental Health, Homeschool, & Your Relationships

    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: 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

  6. Sep 2

    22 Why Is Math So Hard for My Child? What Parents Need to Know. A Conversation with Kate Snow

    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 Website: https://kateshomeschoolmath.com/  Curriculum and books: https://kateshomeschoolmath.com/books/   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: 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

    22 Why Is Math So Hard for My Child? What Parents Need to Know. A Conversation with Kate Snow
  7. Aug 26

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

    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.  Website: https://www.restorationhomecommunity.com  IG: @thepeacefulpress and @jenniferpepito   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

    21 Homeschooling Neurodivergent Kids: What If You Don’t Need to Do More? An Interview with Jennifer Pepito
  8. Aug 19

    20 How to Plan Homeschool Reading and Find Books for Resistant and Struggling Readers

    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

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Top 5% Global Podcast Are you feeling overwhelmed managing everything in your homeschool with your child’s learning and attention needs? Are the battles over your child’s focus and regulation wearing you down? Do you feel stuck and unsure about what will work for your child with ADHD, Autism, or other learning differences?  I am so excited that you’re here! This podcast will help you create a positive homeschool atmosphere, engage your kids where they’re at, and give you the confidence that you’re making progress every day! Hi, I’m Jenny, homeschool mom of 5 kids, former special education teacher, with 8 years of homeschooling experience. Over the past three years I discovered that some of my children had unique learning and attention needs. I tried to find ways to outsource their education because I was afraid of failing. I finally realized that God had given me everything I needed to homeschool my kids. I created a homeschool rhythm and systems to support our household. A straightforward approach that starts with what’s most important to us. A framework that includes practical solutions and the flexibility my kids need. And I’m looking forward to sharing it with you! If you’re ready to create a peaceful and positive homeschool that works for you and your kids, engage your kids in a meaningful way, get clarity on what your version of a successful homeschool day looks like–this podcast is for you!  Find a comfy chair and take a deep breath, knowing that you’re not alone.

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