We all make mistakes, and we’re all learning. The goal here isn’t to feel guilty, but to become more aware. Just recognizing these patterns is the first step towards changing them and fostering an even more supportive and loving environment for our children to thrive.
You Love Your Kids—But Are You Unknowingly Hurting Them? Read Post »
Critical thinking is an important skill so why do we wait until our children are older to start teaching it? It really is beneficial to start young.
Why it’s Crucial to Teach Critical Thinking to Young Children! Read Post »
Is volunteering something we should do as a family? A great, big, resounding YES! For families it can be a great way to teach our children and impact their lives. So, why not volunteer as a family? Make a difference, impact your children’s lives as well, and have fun doing it.
Benefits of Volunteering for families Read Post »
I am not ashamed to say how much I love phonics and teaching phonics. I am a firm believer in teaching it to set our children up for success in reading. What is phonics? Simply put: phonics is a way of teaching children how to read and write. It helps children hear, identify and use different sounds that distinguish one word from another in the English language.
Why Teaching Phonics is Important Read Post »
Giving hugs: I don’t know about you, but even though I am a physical touch person and love hugs, I
Norms and Values: Giving Hugs Read Post »
Here is my list of things I like to tell parents when it comes to starting off the school year right. I will always preface it with my usual statement of “Do what works for you” but these are some good underlying practices to help make your school year successful right from the start.
School Works: Setting up for success Read Post »
There are many reasons as to why families choose to homeschool. You cannot lump everyone into the same category or same reason grouping. I believe that every parent wants what is best for their children when it comes to education. For some that means public school, for others it is private school. Then there is hybrid schooling or even homeschooling. Prior to 2020 and to the new school year starting in America, the popularity of homeschooling has been on the increase. Many families have been weighing up the options and trying to decide if homeschooling is right for them.
Homeschooling Pros and Cons Read Post »
I want to continue with the summer series with some budget fun but all ways you can make summer memorable. Some of these ideas are things you can make. Some are things you can do. But all of them are good staycation ideas. Most of these are minimal in cost.
STAYCATION IDEAS: 10 MORE Ways to Make Summer Memorable Read Post »
Being outside in Summer is such a fun thing. There is nothing like Vitamin D therapy. We love outside activities and making a mess!! We tried a few recipes for fluffy sidewalk chalk and sidewalk paint. Fun was had trying, tweaking, trying again, playing. Finally we settled on the recipe we loved the most for fluffy sidewalk chalk paint.
Fluffy Sidewalk Chalk Paint – creative, messy, outdoor fun Read Post »
I think that one of the most powerful ways we can show our parental love is by knowing our children’s love language, and being able to show them love accordingly. Personally, it is so much better in our house when our girls have love buckets filled in ways that are meaningful to them.
Parental Love: Knowing your child’s love language Read Post »
Imagination and storytelling go hand in hand. And a great way to get better at storytelling is to just simply do it and do it again. The more you practice the easier it will become.
Imagination and Storytelling Read Post »
This is a style of learning I am drawn to, not only for myself but for my children. It truly is an interesting and fun method of teaching and, in being so child centered, it encourages children to learn, to explore and to develop the skills necessary, rather than being content driven.
School System: Waldorf Schools (Steiner) Read Post »
