On an almost daily basis, I turn down opportunities to recommend, sell, or review products on my blogs. So when I do choose to promote something, you know I believe it to be mutually beneficial to both you as a reader as well as me as a writer. That's the case today with the wellness digital …
Archives for February 2013
A day in the life of an introverted homeschool mom
Written by Lora Lynn Fanning of Vitafamiliae I always knew I was an introvert but I knew it in my bones by the time that fifth or sixth child arrived. At first, I thought it was exhaustion that sent me to my room every afternoon during naptime, no matter how much work I was ignoring. I blamed …
The extroverted mom homeschools: a survival guide
Written by Jamie C. Martin, editor of Simple Homeschool Last week we started a blog series about personalities and how they affect us as homeschoolers. In the first post I wrote about the blessings and challenges of homeschooling as an introverted parent. Today it's the extroverted mama's …
Weekend links
Steve's been learning about the Endurance and Ernest Shackleton's Incredible Voyage--fascinating! Why homeschooling is becoming hipster :: Townhall.com Homeschool families think "outside the box" to keep kids thriving :: The Herald News True heroes: George Washington mini-unit :: Joyful …
Self care makes childcare easier
The following is a guest post written by Kassandra Brown of Parentcoaching.org. I open my eyes and feel two little bodies snuggled up against me. The pull to stay under the covers is strong especially since I know the chill I’ll feel going downstairs to the cold woodstove and unheated …