If you are interested in Dayna Abraham's free workshop or her paid course, they deadline to watch the free workshops or sign up for Calm The Chaos is Friday night, October 16th.

If you are interested in entering the drawing for the reading analysis with Mary Gallagher, the co-author of Teach A Child To Read, the deadline is October 25th.

All the links you need are below.

Here are two links with information about Calm The Chaos with Dayna Abraham:

https://homeschoolthinktank.com/calm-the-chaos-parenting/

https://homeschoolthinktank.com/dayna-abraham-and-parenting/

Here is a link with information about Mary Gallagher, the co-author of Teach A Child To Read With Children's Books.

https://homeschoolthinktank.com/teach-a-child-to-read-with-childrens-books/

Have you ever wondered how nutrition might affect learning, focus, and regulation for a child with autism?

In this episode, Jackie sits down with Karen Thomas, a craniosacral therapist and holistic health practitioner with more than 30 years of experience—and a mother of an adult son who was diagnosed with autism.

Drawing on both professional training and personal experience, Karen shares insights into how health, nutrition, and the environment can influence learning, regulation, and overall well-being in children on the autism spectrum.

Rather than offering quick fixes or one-size-fits-all answers, this conversation helps parents consider what may be affecting their child and how they can further help their child with autism.

Karen explains why so many children struggle in traditional learning environments, how sensory overload and biological stressors can interfere with focus and behavior, and why nutrition and gut health often play a bigger role than parents realize.

You'll hear thoughtful discussion around:

• How learning environments impact children with sensory sensitivities
• Why picky eating is so common—and what it may be signaling
• The gut–brain connection and its influence on mood, focus, and sleep
• Why supporting health can make learning easier
• Flexible options like homeschooling, pods, and smaller learning environments

This episode is for parents who want a better understanding of how nutrition can impact learning, focus, and overall well-being for children with autism.

👉 Explore this topic further and access Karen's current workshops (which she offers regularly)

Feeling overwhelmed by all the homeschooling advice out there?

In this episode, I'll walk you through exactly how to homeschool your kids—step-by-step. Whether you're brand new to homeschooling or just need a clear plan, you'll learn the essential first steps to get started with confidence.

If you know another parent who is thinking about homeschooling, please share this episode. It could be the clarity they've been searching for.

🎧 Listen now and start your homeschooling journey today:

👉 Click for the step-by-step article on how to start homeschooling.

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