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  • homeschool

    11 Advantages Homeschool has Over Conventional School

    July 14, 2019 / No Comments

    Years teaching in the American school system influenced my decision to homeschool my own kids. Read on to discover eleven advantages homeschool has over conventional school.

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    Kristin

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    January 17, 2019

    7 Tips for Building a Living Books Library

    July 26, 2019
  • cloth diapering

    Cloth Diapering – The Good, The Bad, and The Messy

    July 6, 2019 / No Comments

    Considering using cloth diapers? Excellent. Though some parents may find the prospect intimidating or old-fashioned, using cloth diapers has never been easier. And they’re so darn cute.

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    Not our Mother’s Motherhood: Why Today’s Moms Need Each Other’s Encouragement More than Ever

    March 29, 2019 / No Comments

      Last night, as the children snuggled in bed with their Daddy, I took ten minutes to complete a survey for Motherly, an online parenting hub which I subscribe to and have written for. While many of the questions were about personal demographics and situation, a few touched on our outlook on motherhood. For example: “Do you feel that society does a good job of understanding and supporting mothers?”  I pursed my lips together and clicked quickly. No. Then: “How is today’s generation of moms different from your mother’s generation?” Are we generally more optimistic about motherhood than our mothers’ generation? More pessimistic? I’m wasn’t certain. I could have checked…

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    Attachment Parenting: Nurturing a Secure Attachment with your Baby

    April 27, 2019

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

    September 5, 2019
  • parenting

    How to Research a Controversial Topic

    March 2, 2019 / No Comments

      We’ve all seen those articles…the polarizing ones which, once shared, evoke intense feelings, passionate words, and judgment. I’ve seen and experienced how these sorts of articles — which are hallmarked by strong emotions, not strong evidence — can wreak havoc. From politics to parenting, controversial topics can spark a damaging fire, and the fire is fueled by deeply opinionated sources. As parents, there are endless polarizing topics that people are passionate about: birth, circumcision, discipline, gender roles, infant feeding, infant sleep, schooling, screen time, vaccinations, just to name a few. There are articles and podcasts and people’s experiences that argue for and against every single topic, and shame is…

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  • general parenting

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

    October 27, 2018 / No Comments

    “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 the people talking to him, but in this case, I knew that I would have to answer on his behalf, since he had no idea what she was talking about. In the moment, though, I wasn’t sure how to answer, either. “Actually, we don’t celebrate Halloween. I despise the holiday, actually, and while I think dressing up little kids in various costumes is cute, I wasn’t planning on doing it with my children this year.” I wasn’t sure if I…

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    Self-Care: Another Form of Sabbath we’ve been Neglecting

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    Everyday Gratitude

    November 21, 2018

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    February 6, 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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