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Read more: Bookending Family Adventures for Lasting JoyIt’s no secret to those who know us well that we’re an adventurous family. The two suitcases full of adventure supplies in our kitchen the children have “packed for their next adventure”- TBD- can attest to our adventurous family identity. My two, ages 2 and 4, remember our adventures remarkably…
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Read more: Essential Adventure Packs: Simplify Family OutingsOh, the hours of my life I’ve spent packing all. the. things. It felt as if I’d spend an hour getting ready for an outing that lasts all of 30 minutes. It took days for my brain to come down from the the decision fatigue. I didn’t want any more…
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Read more: How I Learned to Seamlessly Plan and Pack for Overnight Family TripsYou’re not overthinking it: there’s a ton to consider when planning overnight trips with your family. With some forethought, and building up some simple systems, however, family trips run smoothly and are as enjoyable an experience as possible. In the beginning, packing for our trip felt like days. The amount…
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Read more: How to Keep Kids Cool in Extreme HeatThis week brings in the summer solstice and a heat wave. Rising global temperatures aren’t going anywhere any time soon, sadly, and so it’s imperative we take proper precautions to keep our families safe. The Center on the Developing Child recently released a working report entitled How Extreme Heat Affects…
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Read more: Build Connection During Family Movie Night with These 5 IdeasAs part of our summer of simple pleasures, we’re incorporating low or no-cost whimsical experiences to build our best summer yet. The ultimate goal of our challenge is to create a summer full of meaningful family connection, that makes the most of small moments in our everyday lives. Last night…
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Read more: Summer of Simple Pleasures for FamiliesMy mom says that death happens in threes. Life has been giving me reason to think that financial hardship might too. It feels like we are going through a particularly challenging season. The car died. Our cat died. And now our other car needs a slew of work done and…
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Read more: Gentle Writing Invitations for Kids: Non-Coercive Methods for Reluctant WritersI’ve fallen into the same trap I’ve heard from many moms, “my kid isn’t doing x”. Raise your hand if you’ve ever feared that your child might fall behind. Everyone wants what’s best for their kids. Homeschooling can bring on immense pressure and the feeling that we want to give…
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Read more: Vermicomposting with ChildrenKids love worms. Well, most kids love worms. My two definitely do. With gardening in full swing, we’ve been finding copious earthworms in the garden soil. Since both kids enjoy them so much, but I’d rather the worms stay in our garden, I decided to try using a vermicomposting bin…
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Read more: What a Week: Butterfly StudyMay is here and so are the butterflies! Days are sunny, flowers are blooming, and insects are making their way back on the scene including one of kids favorite insects: butterflies! Early May is a perfect time to learn about butterflies. Butterflies are a fun topic for many children and…
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Read more: Managing Your Time as You Get into a Homeschool GrooveWhy You Need Time Management Strategies and Tips Time management is difficult- but you’re not alone! Let’s face it. Managing our time as new home educators can have a steep learning curve. We have plans to make, materials to manage, books to read, activities to try, fun to have, etc.,…
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