by Sarah Rudell Beach | Jun 28, 2013
Finish the Sentence Friday: The best 4th of July I ever had was… I have wonderful memories of celebrating the 4th of July with my family as a child. When I was in elementary school, the moms in the neighborhood would organize a parade ~ we’d decorate our bikes...
by Sarah Rudell Beach | Jun 27, 2013
An important part of my mindful parenting practice is teaching mindfulness and gratitude to my children. Today I’m sharing some mindfulness practices we have established in our family. {For reference, my daughter is 6 and my son just turned 4}. Establishing a Quiet...
by Sarah Rudell Beach | Jun 19, 2013
Two Books That are Changing How I Think About Myself, Parenting, and Blogging Reading. One of my favorite summer activities. I’ve recently finished reading Brene Brown’s Daring Greatly and Susan Cain’s Quiet. I absolutely recommend you read these...
by Sarah Rudell Beach | Jun 18, 2013
As soon as I typed this post’s title, I immediately started singing it to the tune of “Girlfriend in a Coma” by the Smiths: “Summer in a binder, I know, I know, it’s serious…” {Oh, I miss the ‘80s…If you’re nostalgic for some UK alternative 80’s rock, or...
by Sarah Rudell Beach | Jun 16, 2013
A rare Sunday post to say Happy Father’s Day!! To all the amazing dads out there ~ including my husband, and my dad ~ Happy Father’s Day!
by Sarah Rudell Beach | Jun 14, 2013
It’s 5 pm. Do you know where your sanity is? For busy moms, it may be nowhere in sight. As a teacher, I am well-versed in the concept of “transition time.” A big part of teaching is carefully managing transitions from one activity to the next. In...