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 […]
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 […]
Tips for Building Resilience: Book Review of “You are Awesome” by Neil Pasricha
It’s no secret that I love Brene Brown and her work on vulnerability and shame. Her books — and TedTalks, and Netflix show, etc. — have helped me realize I’m not alone in a lot of what I feel and struggle with. One of her “catchphrases,” if you will, has turned into a life hack […]
What I’m Reading: Add These to Your TBR List!
Introducing my semi-regular series all about what I’m reading. I’m a voracious reader. At any given time lately I’m reading at least three different books. What I pick up depends on my mood, but I’m often rotating between middle grade/young adult fiction, historical fiction, as well as something nonfiction — but I’ll pick up anything […]
How ‘The Read-Aloud Handbook’ Changed The Way We Read to Our Kids
I’ve always been a big reader. I grew up going to the library and bringing piles of books home with me. On vacations, I’d bring more books than there were days of the week; in the pre-Kindle and tablet days, I was worried I’d run out of things to read! So, when I had kids, […]