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 […]
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 […]
Gift Guide: Educational Gift Ideas (Or Presents that Keep on Giving)
With learning at home continuing for the foreseeable future, I’ve been focused on finding activities that not only engage my kids but also teach them a thing or two. In other words: this holiday season, their list includes fun educational gift ideas. After all, learning should be fun… and I’d rather buy them something that […]
5 Tips for Facing the Blank Page
So you want to write, but you’re unsure of where to start. Or, perhaps you’re worried that whatever you write won’t be as good as it sounds in your head? Facing the blank page can be hard. Getting started can be hard. Finding the right words can be hard. But there are ways to trick […]
6 Tips for Creating a Learning Environment at Home
As this school year started, I saw designated learning spaces in people’s homes everywhere I looked online. I’ll admit it: I was a bit in awe of all the organization. In our small house, my kids and I constantly shifted where we did our projects and work (and it’s constantly messy). We may not have […]