
Ep. 40 – Drop the Shame: the Other Side of Screens with Amanda Diekman
Forget screen limits. Amanda Diekman breaks down the deeper story of control, trust, and raising kids who self-regulate for life.

Forget screen limits. Amanda Diekman breaks down the deeper story of control, trust, and raising kids who self-regulate for life.

Here’s your invite to slow down, tune-in, and reconsider your relationship with technology—especially in the context of homeschooling and neurodivergent learners. From unpacking cultural double standards to exploring how screens can be tools for regulation, creativity, and connection, this episode kicks off a series on screens and learning with nuance, compassion, and curiosity.

Could conventional schooling be creating DYSlexia? Explore the difference between DYSlexia (school-created) and dyslexia (a neurotype), the impact of felt-safety and self-directed learning, and why common interventions may do more harm than good.

What stories are shaping your child’s self-concept? Amber O’Neal Johnston, author of A Place to Belong and Soul School, shares how books, culture, and intentional experiences can help children build a strong sense of identity and belonging.

Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen to on Spotify This episode challenges conventional thinking about reading and literacy, inviting you to reimagine what learning to read can look like. If you’ve ever worried about whether your child is “on track” or

Discover what schools simply can’t teach—and how homeschooling unlocks opportunities for lifelong learning.

What winter teaches us about homeschooling well.
Is your homeschool feeling hectic as winter settles in? Wondering how to find a balance between rest and productivity this season?

Ditch the hustle and learn about the realities of burnout and why it’s so common among homeschooling moms with neurodiverse kids. Harness the healing power of small, sustainable habits to support physical, emotional, and mental health and discover why less is always more!

You’re invited to Art Class! Join abstract artist and therapeutic art practitioner Corinne Woodhams as she introduces us to the world of intuitive art.