Tackling Structural Ableism in Church

Accessibility is one thing that HAS made movement in the Rights for disabled people but not necessarily in the way you would think.

Why I'm Starting a Blog

Originally written in September 2010 as "Starting Off" — updated with reflections, clarity, readability, updated links, and new context in 2026.

My friend Kelly had suggested that I should start a blog more than once. Then, during a conversation at church one Sunday morning, somebody else suggested exactly the same thing.

Common Bad Habits Children Develop When Learning: Why They Happen and How to Help

Originally written in November 2014 as 'Bad habits that children do when teaching' — Updated for clarity and reflection in 2026.

Many parents ask “Why children guess words, skip spaces, and struggle with handwriting?” After years of teaching in schools, private tutoring, and home educating, I have seen the same learning habits appear again and again. These patterns show up in every environment, from structured classrooms to relaxed home ed settings. They are normal, predictable, and fixable with the right support.

This guide explores the most common habits children develop when learning, why they happen, and how to help at home.