Tag: parenting

What I’ve Learned from Homeschooling

Full disclosure: Pre-pandemic me thought homeschooling was weird. Pulling my kids out of public school had about the same likelihood as me taking a rocket to the moon. But then came lock downs and distance learning and a lot of uncertainty. My husband and I looked into switching our daughters to private school, but then one day I had an epiphany that must have come from God himself (because it certainly didn’t come from me). I was going to homeschool them.

Read More...

How to Raise Readers

It’s no secret that I love books. And thankfully, so do my children. Maybe I passed on some bibliophile gene to them or perhaps their love of reading came from watching me with my nose often in books. Or maybe both. But one thing is for sure–I believe creating a book-friendly environment and routine for kids is beneficial.

Read More...

A Mama’s Words of Wisdom

Every day I look at my children and wonder how they went from tiny little babies, completely dependent on me, to these lanky, beautiful young girls who can climb trees and read and have their own strong opinions. I miss the days they were curled up on my shoulder, sound asleep, but I also look forward to the days to come. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about all the things I want to teach them as they get older.

Read More...

A Letter to My Littles

To my daughters, my little girls, my endless source of joy and frustration:
My biggest hope in life was always to be a mother… But the reality is much messier than I imagined. And louder. And HARDER.

Read More...