Connection Over Curriculum: Building Strong Bonds in Homeschooling

Curious if OT could help your child's struggles?  Download Why Choose OT to find out!   --  Homeschooling is about so much more than academics—it's about connection, emotional regulation, and creating an environment where kids thrive. That's why I'm excited to share powerful strategies from Marnie Love, a Connected Families coach and occupational therapist, who specializes in teaching self-regulation and reconciliation through creative approaches like pillow slugging, movement breaks, and connection over curriculum. Sometimes, the most important lessons aren't in a textbook but in the moments we connect and grow together. If you've ever struggled to balance academics with your child's emotional needs, you're not alone—let's dive into how fostering connection can transform your homeschooling journey! In this episode you'll hear about: Strategies to Help Children Manage Stress Importance of Teaching Life Skills Homeschooling Emphasis on Life Skills Equipping kids with skills for life success, even at the expense of some academic content ConnectedFamilies.org Resources Connection and Activities in Homeschooling Physical Activity for Emotional Regulation Affirmation and Encouragement Tailoring Activities for Homeschool Groups Multi-age group activities Addressing needs of sensitive and intense children Parenting Challenges in Homeschooling Incorporating Sensory Activities "Connection Over Curriculum" Concept Links and Resources From Today's Show Why Should I Seek Occupational Therapy? Connected Families Website Sensitive & Intense Kids Online Course Connected Families Facebook Connect with Connected Families on IG Episode 15: From Morning to Night: Incorporating Social Emotional Learning in Homeschool Episode 17: Neuro Affirming Homeschool Environments with Keisha Berry Connect with our Guest, Lynne Jackson Lynne Jackson​ has over 27 years of experience as a pediatric occupational therapist working with children with sensory processing disorder, ADHD (including her own kids!), OCD, ODD, and autism spectrum disorders. As a speaker, certified life coach, podcaster, and author, Lynne has helped thousands of parents learn to be peaceful, purposeful, and confident. In 2002, she and her husband, Jim founded Connected Families, a ministry that helps parents learn to embody God's grace in the midst of family life.