Independence: Creating Family Traditions

Independence: Creating Family Traditions

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...
Daring Greatly … Quietly

Daring Greatly … Quietly

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...
Happy Father’s Day!

Happy Father’s Day!

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!
Transition Time: The Hardest Part of My Day

Transition Time: The Hardest Part of My Day

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...