What Working at Home Looks Like, Sometimes
I write a lot about making a space for work. Even if you don’t have an official home office, it is so important to set aside an area or at least an “indicator” that you are working. You need to…
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My Favorite Natural Parenting Books
I am not sure what it is about being environmentally conscious that also makes us interested in natural childbirth, extended breastfeeding, and a gentler approach to children, but it seems like there is a definite overlap, at least in my…
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Slow Motherhood Challenge: Do Nothing
A few months ago, if you asked me, “What happens when you don’t keep the kids busy? If you stay at home and do nothing?” I would have answered that they would get stir crazy and eventually getting whiny and…
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Raising Children who are Anti-Racism
I have been hesitant to post, because I did not know where to begin. Still do not. But, I have faulted those with a platform for not commenting. Silence is Complicit. It is time I start talking. Mostly to my…
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5 Steps to Simplify Our Children’s Lives
Here are 5 steps to simplify our children’s lives. It took a global pandemic for me to get here. Hoping I can keep working on these after all of this is over. — A few months ago (or was it…
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How to Successfully Work From Home When You’ve Never Done it, Pt. 2
How to Successfully Work From Home When You’ve Never Done it, Pt. 2 Many of us have grown accustomed to working at home by now. Some of us (me!) may even enjoy it. While there are certain upsides to working…
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Self-Care at Home for Moms During Quarantine
Most days, we put everyone else first. Our kids, our work, the house, everything comes before we take care of ourselves. During quarantine, this is no different, probably even worse. Now we have all of the demands, all at the…
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You Are Not A Bad Mom (I Promise)
You Are Not a Bad Mom. I promise. And neither am I. Today, I may have had a meltdown. This isn’t the first time. And, although I wish it were, I know it probably won’t be my last. I…
