To my darling kids, I've started this letter and re-written it more times than I can count. Probably because how I feel about ending our homeschooling journey and returning to in-person learning keeps changing. I knew that homeschooling wasn't going to be a long-term solution for our little family. But I also thought that we wouldn't send you back until the pandemic was over. Yet here we … [Read more...]
Why I Let My Kid Start a YouTube Channel
For months, my daughter asked to start her own YouTube channel. Naturally, these requests typically happened after her "tablet time" when she often watched YouTube videos and (gasp) watched kids open or play with their toys. (I know, I know; some parents absolutely abhor these videos. I used to have mixed feelings about them myself, but I came around to the idea that they could be "okay." Keep … [Read more...]
Homeschool Isn’t Going As Planned, and That’s Okay
When we first decided to homeschool our two kids, I went a bit crazy with all my curriculum shopping. I bought curriculums, books, art supplies, and science experiments galore. I read up on how kids learn (especially through play). As nervous as I was to be responsible for teaching my kids, I was also excited to go along with them on their journey of exploring, discovering, and learning. As … [Read more...]
Mindfulness Practices Even When We’re Busy: Book Review of ‘Everyday Mindfulness’
I have always loved the concept of mindfulness: slowing down and being present. But as a mom with two young kids? Practicing mindfulness can be, shall we say, difficult. While I have found small ways of working it into my life over the years, I've always been on the lookout for new approaches to mindfulness that work with my crazy, busy life on a regular basis. *** Oops & Daisies … [Read more...]
How to Make Time for Reading After Kids: What I Wish I’d Known
About a year after I had my daughter, an old friend of mine called to catch up and asked me: "What have you been reading lately?" I had always been an avid reader. I love reading books, discussing books, and sharing books. But when she asked me that question, I had to pause and think about it. Finally, I admitted: "I haven't read much lately." In fact, I had barely read anything since Little … [Read more...]
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