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Homeschooling Parents Share Tips for Learning at Home

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First, take a breath. Then, repeat after me: Your job is not to homeschool. Homeschooling, after all, is a decision that parents make. What is happening right now is not a choice we made. Many of us were thrown into this situation in an effort of social distancing. Schools were called off, many for “indefinite” periods of time. Teachers scrambled to get some eLearning put together. Parents were … [Read more...]

12 Self Care Ideas for Moms Stuck at Home

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The day our schools announced they were closing for an indefinite period of time, I went into preparation mode. I don’t mean stocking up on toilet paper or grocery shopping. I had already done that (the grocery shopping part, not the stocking up on TP). No, I thought: how am I going to keep these kids entertained and somehow maintain my sanity? I sat down with my oldest, Little Miss, and … [Read more...]

Creative Writing: Why I Welcome Criticism

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I write every day, clicking away at my keyboard. This is, naturally, a solitary activity, unless you count the dog who usually cuddles by my side or my kids who are often upstairs for quiet time (when they’re not asking me for a snack for the millionth time). Sometimes I’ll join my writing group, particularly during Nanowrimo, for a write-in, where we focus on getting words onto paper. Even then, … [Read more...]

How to Create a Vision Board: The Power of Visualization:

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I cracked open another moving box. As with the other ones, it was jam packed with office odds and ends. I took out a few folders and found a place for them within my desk. A couple books went up on a shelf. And then a poster board. Although it was clearly worn and creased, I opened it up carefully. My vision board. A Vision Board: Visualizing What You Want in Your Life  I had made … [Read more...]

7 Tips to Help You Begin Toddler Chores Successfully

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This article first appeared on Self Sufficient Kids in March 2019. Toddler chores are a great way to introduce kids to chores and begin to raise natural helpers. Below are seven tips to get you started and be successful.  “I need to sweep. Where’s the broom?” my daughter asked as she came downstairs.  My first reaction was one of shock. “Excuse me?” I blurted out, still … [Read more...]

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