When Learning Feels Too Hard, It's Not a Motivation Problem

Описание: Are you considering pulling your child from public school because of academic challenges? You're not alone, many parents deal with this when raising neurodivergent kids. Often, the issue isn't effort, but that kids are asked to show what they know before their brain or body is truly ready. On Growing Together: Neurodiversity at Home, I share real-life parenting tips and homeschooling support for families navigating ADHD parenting and autism parenting, among other learning differences.

These supports can be especially helpful for kids with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dysgraphia, and other learning differences.

The goal isn’t recreating public school at home — it’s making learning feel possible again.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS

0:00 Writing & Math Struggles Explained
0:48 These Are Friction Reducers (Not Magic Fixes)
1:32 Writing Doesn’t Have to Start on Paper
3:10 Writing Tools That Reduce Fatigue & Frustration
5:15 Pencil Grips & Paper That Support Writing
6:55 Math Supports That Lower Overwhelm
8:45 Visual Timers & Making Learning Bite-Sized
9:35 Start Small & Give Yourself Grace

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As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. I only share tools we personally use or have found helpful.

✏️ Writing supports we use
(Linked for convenience — take what fits your child and leave the rest.)

• ARK Butter Pencil Grip
https://amzn.to/49P8mVo

• Ticonderoga Short Triangular Pencils (great for new learners & grip support)
https://amzn.to/49RIuZ6

• BIC Mechanical Pencils (smooth, consistent, low pressure)
https://amzn.to/4c0gaVE

• Frixion Erasable Gel Pens (easy glide, fun colors)
https://amzn.to/49QKmBf

• Primary Composition Notebooks (wide ruled, lay flatter)
https://amzn.to/4qkDyRy

• Chalkboard (writing with chalk can be great for new learners)
https://amzn.to/3Z9PxWW

• White Boards (we use these daily)
https://amzn.to/4qcm6OZ

• Dry Erase Sleeves (practice without fear of mistakes)
https://amzn.to/4rt9FPY

• Plastic File Folders (organization & portability)
https://amzn.to/4qPU1Oq

➕ Math supports we use

• Math Fact Flashcards (durable, organized, low writing demand)
https://amzn.to/3LJHDk1

• Magnetic Wand with Metal-Ringed Chips (great for counting & games)
https://amzn.to/4rjjDmD

• Math-U-See Manipulatives (excellent visual support)
https://store.demmelearning.com/produ...

• Lower-cost Base-Ten Manipulatives (good starting option)
https://amzn.to/4rodhTa

• Magnetic Visual Timer (makes work time predictable & manageable)
https://amzn.to/4rniTNm

🔠 Visual references (especially helpful for reversals & new learners)

• Number Chart
https://amzn.to/4btshKQ

• Alphabet Chart
https://amzn.to/4kcoSSP


💛 About this channel
I’m Maryellen, a homeschool parent in a neurodivergent family. On Growing Together: Neurodiversity at Home, I share real-life parenting and homeschooling support focused on capacity, regulation, and meeting kids where they are.

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