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  • wooden tiles with the letters L E A R N. unschooling is a different way to learn
    Play and Learn

    What Is Unschooling? A Beginner’s Guide for Parents

    Curious about unschooling? This beginner’s guide explains what unschooling is, how it works, its benefits, challenges, and tips for parents considering this alternative education approach.

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    We love books and a good novel study around here. When we were given the opportunity to review Britfield & the Lost Crown, we were very excited. Our adventure has only begun.

    Novel Study – Britfield & the Lost Crown

    August 26, 2019

    Raising Curious Minds: How to Keep the Love of Learning Alive in Your Child

    April 24, 2025

    Homeschool In Pajamas

    June 27, 2018
  • two parents laying in bed, napping with their toddler. The Connection Between Sleep and Emotional Well-Being for Parents
    Home and Lifestyle

    The Connection Between Sleep and Emotional Well-Being for Parents

    Discover how sleep affects parenting and emotional well-being. Learn the impact of sleep deprivation on patience, decision-making, and mental health, plus tips for better rest.

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    Grow Wild Review: The Whole-Child, Whole-Family Nature-Rich Guide To Moving More

    July 31, 2021

    How to Cultivate Gratitude and Joy in Everyday Parenting

    April 7, 2025
    I am in love with my dotted journal notebook. Check out how I am planning for success with my bullet journal set up for February in this Plan With Me.

    February Bullet Journal Set Up In A Minimalist Style | Plan With Me

    January 28, 2019
  • Wooden table set for a family dinner of mindful eating
    Pregnancy and Parenting

    Mindful Eating for Families: How to Raise Kids Who Love Healthy Food

    Discover how to practice mindful eating for families and raise kids who love healthy food. Learn practical tips, fun activities, and expert-backed strategies to build lifelong healthy eating habits.

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    Birth Uncensored: Postpartum Poop

    February 9, 2021
    So many women and girls dream of being a mom.  Often we find ourselves, as moms, without a sense of who we are. We lose our identity and who we are.

    Finding Yourself – As A Mom

    November 30, 2018
    Do you ever feel like you are too tired to be a good mom? I have been there and I want to let you know there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

    Too Tired To Be A Good Mom

    August 17, 2019
  • Play and Learn

    Roadschooling in Canada: BC To Ontario with Unschoolers

    One reason we love homeschooling is the freedom it gives. We can turn road trips into roadschooling. When other children go back to school in September, we love to go on a "not back to school" trip of some kind.

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    How to Supplement Your Child’s Education During (and After) the Pandemic

    November 23, 2021

    Raising Curious Minds: How to Keep the Love of Learning Alive in Your Child

    April 24, 2025
    wooden tiles with the letters L E A R N. unschooling is a different way to learn

    What Is Unschooling? A Beginner’s Guide for Parents

    February 28, 2025
  • Mom lays on a gray couch, covered in a fuzzy blue blanket.
    Pregnancy and Parenting

    Uh Oh – Mom’s Sick: Surviving Covid

    I spent the last two years avoiding illness but the pandemic found me. Surviving Covid, as a parent, was exhausting to say the least.

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    person hides behind flowers because self isolation is hard for introverted parents

    Self-Isolation is HARD for Introverted Parents

    March 28, 2020

    Powerful Parenting Books

    February 18, 2021
    a woman sitting outside breastfeeding her baby

    10 Practical Tips for Strengthening the Parent-Child Bond Through Breastfeeding

    March 7, 2025
  • child sits at a desk with an open book over their face
    Play and Learn

    Unexpected Educational Opportunities: Stealth Learning

    Do you have children that do not want to participate in formal, curriculum-based learning? Stealth learning through unexpected educational opportunities may provide an opportunity for learning without the stress of forcing a child to do something they do not want to do. What is stealth learning? That is what we are here to discuss. TLDR: Stealth learning, or unexpected educational opportunities, is seeing the educational value in activities that your child already enjoys doing. The Struggle Is Real It is not uncommon for children to put up resistance when it comes to sit-down learning, especially when they are transitioning from the public school model into homeschooling. There are other things…

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    How do unschoolers approach to learning about castles? From Tudor Castles to building our own in Minecraft, here is how we organized our castle unit study.

    Castle Unit Study

    August 30, 2019
    The Critical Thinking Co. has created a learning resource for aspiring detectives in your family. This review is for the Critical Thinking Detective - Vocabulary Book 2; an engaging way to introduce new vocabulary words and critical thinking.

    The Critical Thinking Co. Review

    May 8, 2019
    Do your children love tinkering with electronics? Check out snap circuits! A fun and safe way to introduce your electronics in your homeschool.

    Snap Circuits – A Fun Way To Introduce Electronics

    November 14, 2018
  • Play and Learn

    How to Supplement Your Child’s Education During (and After) the Pandemic

    Does your child need more help with their education? This article is about how to supplement your child's education during a pandemic.

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    One of my many goals for 2019 is to get outside more. Join my #365HourChallenge and get more vitamin nature into your life! Complete with FREE bullet journal inspired printable!

    #365HourChallenge – Get Outside More In 2019

    January 24, 2019
    wooden tiles with the letters L E A R N. unschooling is a different way to learn

    What Is Unschooling? A Beginner’s Guide for Parents

    February 28, 2025
    Does your child love to read but struggles to comprehend what they have read? Check out these 7 tips to improve reading comprehension from an unschool mom.

    7 Tips to Improve Reading Comprehension

    May 25, 2019
  • Home and Lifestyle

    Grow Wild Review: The Whole-Child, Whole-Family Nature-Rich Guide To Moving More

    Have you ever had something come into your awareness at just the right time? That was my experience with Katy Bowman’s new book: Grow Wild. The past year and a half have been such a hard one for so many of us. As a parent, one of my big concerns was the health of my children – mentally, physically, and spiritually. Beyond the global circumstances, there were so many added stresses just to daily life. So many things had changed and no one could see the other side of the issue. I focused on things I could control – at least, to the best of my ability. We dedicated more…

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    All across social media are images of beautiful, perfect bujos, which can intimidate. To inspire you to start your own, here is my imperfect bullet journal.

    My Imperfect Bullet Journal

    May 6, 2019
    Bathrooms tend to be overcrowded with all sorts of lotions and potions. Do we really need all this stuff? Check out my zero waste bathroom!

    My Zero Waste Bathroom

    March 15, 2019
    Having a bad day or off week? Have a GYST day! GYST stands for Get Your Shit Together and taking a day to get back on track really helps me press forward.

    Have A GYST Day

    October 15, 2018
  • Home and Lifestyle

    5 Easy Breakfast Ideas

    I am always looking for new and delicious ideas for what to feed my family in the morning. These 5 easy breakfast ideas are ones that we have recently tried and I wanted to share with you!

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    Bathrooms tend to be overcrowded with all sorts of lotions and potions. Do we really need all this stuff? Check out my zero waste bathroom!

    My Zero Waste Bathroom

    March 15, 2019
    Nourishing Parenting is embracing your instincts and following your soul's purpose while raising your children in the manner in which you firmly believe.

    What Is Nourishing Parenting?

    June 17, 2019

    How To Clean A Kettle In Only Two Minutes

    May 21, 2018
  • Home and Lifestyle

    The Importance of Self Care For Parents

    So many parents get so caught up in being parents that they often neglect themselves. Self care for parents is so important because it encourages you to do something for yourself - the individual you are.

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    Minimalism With Children – The Importance Of Habits

    April 29, 2018

    Minimalist Wardrobe – Clothes Do Not Make Me

    March 24, 2018
    We all hold a power within us. With these simple affirmations for strength, we can begin to harness the strength within ourselves.

    Affirmations For Strength

    March 17, 2019
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