“I’m not cut out to be a mom.” In my nine years of motherhood, this helpless, self-judging phrase has crossed my consciousness too many times to count. Has it crossed yours, too, mama? Does it cut you right to the core, like it does me? [Read more…]
Low-Stress, High-Impact Goal Setting
Goal setting can be a huge thrill. I love the prospect of dreaming my future, and making actionable steps to get there.
But let’s be honest–New Years resolutions can also be overwhelming.
So overwhelming, in fact, that January 17th(!) is literally National Ditch Your New Year’s Resolution Day. I’m not even kidding.
So while I do like to make some long-term S.M.A.R.T goals, the way I really like to welcome in the new year is much more low-key:
I just choose one word.
[Read more…]The Screen-Free Gift Guide for 5-10 Year Olds
It can be so hard to find the right gifts for our kids. With 4 kids under one roof, I’ve found it necessary to be extra thoughtful about the kinds of things we bring in to our home, simply so I don’t lose my mind trying to keep up with the stuff-management.
Our kids are definitely not screen-free and love to play video games together or hang out for a movie night, but I love having lots of screenless play options available to them, too!
This thoughtful list contains gifts with long-term play potential. They encourage creativity, help teach problem-solving, and help my kids learn new skills and perspectives.
And also, they’re FUN!
[Read more…]Gift Guide: The Best Book Gifts for 6-8 Year-Olds
I encourage my kids to be readers! It inspires their imaginations, teaches them about new places and perspectives, builds empathy, and stretches their vocabularies. Plus, it’s one of my personal favorite sources of entertainment.
We have a precocious reader in our midst, so I’m always on the lookout for age-appropriate topics in books with great characters and storylines. Here are my favorites for 1st and 2nd graders! [Read more…]
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