Tag: natural motherhood
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Staying In Flow As A Mama This Winter
How to Make the Winter Holidays A Bit Easier & Joy Filled as a Mama As mamas, the pressure of the holiday season can be real and exhausting. We, of course, want to make it magical, but we still have all the other daily responsibilities to balance. Add in the fact that I’m pregnant with…
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Unschooling vs. Educational Neglect: A Research-Based Perspective
As a mom of three who has embraced the unschooling philosophy and holds a master’s degree in child development, I often find myself in conversations that highlight a common misconception: the belief that unschooling is just a fancy term for neglecting a child’s education. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Unschooling is a thoughtful,…
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Embracing Unschooling: Nurturing Real-World Engagement in our Children
As a mom with a master’s degree in child development, my journey into unschooling has been a fascinating exploration of unconventional education. Unschooling, often misunderstood, goes beyond the boundaries of traditional schooling and invites children to learn through life experiences, fostering a profound connection with the real world. In the realm of unschooling, my children…
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100 Tips for Mama Wellness: Nurturing Slow Living and Mindful Parenting in Flow
In the whirlwind of modern parenting, it’s easy for mothers to lose sight of their well-being. However, embracing slow living and mindful parenting can help us mamas find balance, inner peace, and a deeper connection with our children. In this comprehensive guide, I share a 100 tips to support mama wellness, promote slow living, and…
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Homesteading & Slow Living: Do They Actually Go Hand in Hand?
As a single mom, my journey into homesteading has been nothing short of an adventure. When you think of homesteading, images of serene country life and slow, deliberate living often come to mind. However, the reality I’ve come to understand is that homesteading, when done without support, can feel like anything but slow living. In…
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Embracing Slow Living with Kids: Tips For Raising Mindful Children
In today’s fast-paced world, the concept of slow living has gained immense popularity among adults seeking respite from the chaos of daily life. But what about our children? Can they also benefit from the principles of slow living? Absolutely! Teaching kids to embrace a slower, more mindful way of life can help them develop important…
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From Burnout to Badass: Reclaiming Your Energy and Motherhood
In a world where the narrative often dictates that mothers must be self-sacrificing with porous boundaries to be deemed “good,” it’s no wonder many of us find ourselves exhausted and unable to fully embrace the mothers we aspire to be. But it’s time for a paradigm shift. It’s time to reclaim our power, set healthy…
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Raising Confident & Emotionally Intelligent Children: Play & Mindful Motherhood
In a world that places increasing demands and pressures on young minds, parents play a crucial role in fostering their children’s mental well-being and cultivating a strong sense of confidence and empowerment. Drawing from the principles of unschooling, outdoor play, risky play, and mindful parenting (or any of the mix that best fits your family’s…
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Embracing Unschooling: Homeschooling vs. Unschooling
As a mother of two, I embarked on a journey to provide the best education for my children. Initially drawn to homeschooling, I stumbled upon the wonders of unschooling – a concept that intrigued me with its emphasis on fostering a child’s natural curiosity and love for learning through curiosity and play-based experiences. In this…