Tag: parenting
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Income as A Single Stay At Home Mom: Earning My First $1000
When I left my marriage, I didn’t have a backup plan. Just a van, two little kids (three and one at the time), a bit of savings that was meant to go toward a house we’d never build and a determination to build a better life for us. We hit the road to travel full…
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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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World Schooling Quotes: Embracing Travel Based Education
Hey there, fellow world schooling adventurers! As a mom of two daughters exploring the globe full-time, I’ve gathered wisdom from our journey that I’d love to share with you. Whether you’re in the Medinas in Morocco like us or discovering the vibrant streets of Bangkok, these quotes will inspire and uplift you on your world…
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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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From Burnt Out to Thriving: My Journey and How You Can Reclaim Your Energy
Motherhood is a beautiful journey, but it can also be incredibly demanding and overwhelming. I, too, was once a burnt-out mama who felt like I was drowning in the responsibilities of parenthood. However, through mindfulness practices, I transformed my life into one where I run my own business, homeschool my children, and even travel full…
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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…