By: Sandy Churchill When I first encountered the concept of “homeschooling” several years ago, I fell into the common trap of questioning the amount of “social” time and peer interaction that kids get. It’s funny to me now, because I now know that is perhaps the greatest misperception about the homeschooling environment. While each homeschooling … More Homeschooling is the Best Kind of Social Learning
By: Rachel Ventura As the summer months creep closer, I’m excited for the promise of warmer days and outdoor fun, but I am also filled with anxiety about the same things. You see, the sun and I have a love/hate relationship. Here’s why: Soon after I became pregnant with my daughter, a growth appeared on … More Sun Block! Sun Block!
By: Mary Morris Like most parents, I love receiving a handmade or decorated card or craft from one of my children. Well, I actually love everything when it comes to my kids and although that sounds corny as can be, it’s the truth. Yes, cleaning the potty and middle of the night vomiting episodes are … More Momlove
By: Martianne Stanger May day! May day! Oh, how my family loves the days of May. 1. Harbingers of spring continue to bloom everywhere, inviting us to pause to smell them. And, perhaps, even to draw them. 2. The sun radiates bright heat, giving us a foretaste of summer beach days. And, who doesn’t love … More 4 Simple Delights of May
By: Tanya Pimental Winter seemed endless as usual this year, but with April came some beautiful weather. The sun stayed up longer and dreams of barbeques and fire pits filled our thoughts. With busy schedules, we often find that these days slip by and leave us wishing we had spent more time slowing down and … More Spring Fun
“Mama, when are we going to the circus?” Oh man, the circus. It’s Tuesday morning, the day after Marathon Monday and the thought of taking my children into the Boston is sickening. How can I even think about the circus at a time when so many families are mourning for their loved ones after such … More Boston Strong
By : Anne Marie Holloway We have heard two words before and we survived. I sincerely can think of many other words that could be much worse. And besides, it will take more than a couple of words to discourage me…. right? Nonetheless, these two words have changed the way we look at food. These … More Two Words
By: Janice Johnson-Plumer I have learned that procrastination can rob you of many things. It can cost you time and money, and it can make you feel less productive. How many times as mothers do we say, “I’ll write the note tonight,” only to find ourselves scribbling a note on a piece of paper we … More The Price of Procrastination
By: Sandra Churchill A wonderful Family Circus cartoon has been pasted on our fridge for years. It shows young Dolly—the bossy and spirited daughter—packed with her totebag and standing proudly in front of her mama, announcing “I’m ready in case we’re goin’ anywhere!” This prep-in-advance energetic attitude sums up the flexible-travel attitude at our house. … More Packing Well
By: Rachel Ventura Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Rachel, and I worry. A lot. About everything. My Mom does, too. I’ve always said, “I’m a worrier. I get it from my Mom,” like it’s a genetic disorder I inherited from her. Maybe it is, who knows? I’ve worried for as long as … More Worrying
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