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    • homeschool
    • FREE Homeschool Preschool Reflection Sheet
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    • attachment theory
    • breastfeeding resources
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    • Advent Reflections
  • book lists
    • Book Talk Tuesdays
    • Living Books for Young Ones
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general parenting

10 Positive Discipline Tips I Learned from my Counselor

  “How are you doing today?” my counselor asked as I entered her office. I wondered if she noticed the smudged mascara on my face and assumed, correctly, that I…

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general parenting

“Actually, we don’t Celebrate Halloween”: Parenting According to Personal Values

“What are you dressing up as for Halloween this year?” the sales-woman asked. Levi looked at her, then me, and walked away. Typically, I gently encourage him to converse with…

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general parenting, seasonal

Everyday Gratitude

In a few days, Thanksgiving will be over. But giving thanks doesn’t have to be.   I love Thanksgiving. Not only do I enjoy the fun, food, feasting, and fellowship,…

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babies, breastfeeding, general parenting, nighttime parenting, parenting

Attachment Theory: An Introduction

Have you heard that old advice: "It doesn't really matter, a baby won't remember that anyway"? It's ok, the baby won't remember being separated from you after birth. Don't fret,…

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babies, general parenting

Flowers for our Wild Flower – Lucy’s First Birthday Party

There’s something magical and crazy about your baby turning one. So much changes in one rotation around the sun, and that little infant that you nuzzled and worried about has…

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  • books,  seasonal

    30 Non-Fiction Book Suggestions for Your 2020 Reading List

    November 27, 2019 / No Comments

    Are you getting enough non-fiction? Non-fiction books are an incredible source of knowledge, inspiration, and practical tips for improving life for you and your family. Add some of these suggestions to your 2020 reading list!

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    Kristin

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    Sacred Stillness: 5 Books for Mama’s Morning Time

    January 14, 2020

    7 Tips for Building a Living Books Library

    July 26, 2019

    15 Non-Fiction Books for Your Christmas List (Plus, a Gift for the Mama with no Time to Read)

    November 24, 2018
  • general parenting,  seasonal

    Winter Wellness: 5 Strategies to Help You and Your Family Thrive in the Darkest Season

    November 14, 2019 / No Comments

    Bleak. Dark. Cold. Depressing. Unending. Invigorating. Cozy. Restful. Special. Sacred. Either set of adjectives can describe winter. It all depends on how you live it and how you view it.

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    Kristin

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    5 Daily “Educational” Activities to do with Your Child This Summer

    June 13, 2019

    ‘Tis the Season…to Get Rid of your Kid’s Stuff

    November 8, 2018

    Flowers for our Wild Flower – Lucy’s First Birthday Party

    September 6, 2018
  • homeschool,  parenting

    Knowing Nature by Name: Why I Teach my Children to Identify all Parts of Creation

    September 12, 2019 / No Comments

    It has taken a lot of learning and intentionality on my end to teach them to correctly identify different parts of nature. But I believe it is one of the greatest practices we've established, because by knowing nature by name and identifying nature together, we've all fostered a deep love for it.

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    Kristin

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    11 Advantages Homeschool has Over Conventional School

    July 14, 2019

    Some Dos and Don’ts for First Time Homeschoolers

    August 23, 2019

    Kids Need Nature and Other Take Aways from Last Child in the Woods

    October 10, 2018
  • parenting

    Slow and Steady Potty Training – A Peaceful Alternative to Conventional Practices

    September 5, 2019 / No Comments

    You're tired of dealing with diapers. The cost, the mess, the time. But are you ready to try potty training? That's another question entirely. The reality is: potty training is hard. At least, it is when you follow conventional practices. But it wasn't hard for us. Let me tell you about our experience with Slow and Steady Potty Training. I'll tell you what we did (and didn't do) to potty train our two kids before they turned two-and-a-half with minimal stress, zero power struggles, and positive results.

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    Kristin

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    When Parenting Makes Marriage Hard

    February 21, 2019

    Attachment Theory: An Introduction

    April 13, 2019

    Knowing Nature by Name: Why I Teach my Children to Identify all Parts of Creation

    September 12, 2019
  • homeschool

    Some Dos and Don’ts for First Time Homeschoolers

    August 23, 2019 / No Comments

    While I had taught professionally several years, I had no idea what was in store homeschooling my preschooler. I am happy to say, though, that we survived and enjoyed our first year of homeschooling. While I am no homeschooling veteran, I learned a lot, and I hope to pass on a few tips to you! Here are some do's and don'ts for first time homeschoolers.

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    Kristin

    You May Also Like

    Kids Need Nature and Other Take Aways from Last Child in the Woods

    October 10, 2018

    10 Reasons to Homeschool for Preschool

    January 17, 2019

    Knowing Nature by Name: Why I Teach my Children to Identify all Parts of Creation

    September 12, 2019
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Meet Kristin

Hey! I'm a wife and mama of two beautiful kiddos. I believe in the power of words, beauty, faith, grace, and love. While I love to theorize about and strive for parenting ideals, I value the art of keeping it real. Thanks for reading.

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