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    Play and Learn

    Unschooling With Big Brother Watching

    The end of the another homeschooling year is upon us and with that comes a visit from our home education manager. So what is it like to be unschooling with big brother watching?

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    Two boys smiling as they work on a science experiment from Supercharged Science. you looking for a homeschool science program? Check out this review for Supercharged Science - an interactive science program with lots of experiments!

    Supercharged Science: a Homeschool Science Review

    May 28, 2019

    STEM Activities – Tied 2 Teaching Review

    March 20, 2019
    Sight words can be a wonderful introduction to reading for your child. Luckily, we have been able to review a program from The Crafty Classroom all about sight words!

    Using Sight Words – Crafty Classroom Review

    July 17, 2019
  • Pregnancy and Parenting

    Powerful Parenting Books

    These powerful parenting books are ones that I have read over the years since becoming a parent. They cover many different topics but all promote positive parenting techniques.

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

    March 7, 2025
    Our perception of reality is based on our experiences. One needs to be able to see your children through their eyes to understand who they truly are.

    See Your Children Through Their Eyes

    September 2, 2019
    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
  • Pregnancy and Parenting

    Birth Uncensored: Postpartum Poop

    If you’re pregnant, you have most likely heard several horror stories about giving birth and how it can be simultaneously the most wonderful and scariest experience of your life. What you might not know is that after delivering the baby and placenta, you must also deliver your firsts postpartum poop.

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    Bringing a new life into this world can be a terrifying thing without the scare tactics used to persuade pregnant women. This is my birth trauma story.

    Scare Tactics and Birth Trauma – Still Healing 10 Years Later

    December 19, 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
    a woman sitting outside breastfeeding her baby

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

    March 7, 2025
  • Play and Learn

    How Do I Get My Children to LOVE Learning?

    Feeling burnt out by trying to get your children to love learning? We try all the different methods and approaches but nothing seems to work. How do I get my child to love learning?

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    Jump In is a homeschool writing lesson guide. It works through the complexities of writing essays and the finer points of writing in small increments as to not overwhelm students.

    Jump In – Homeschool Writing Review

    June 19, 2019
    Model of the solar system

    The Solar System – Techie Homeschool Mom Review

    April 22, 2019

    Roadschooling in Canada: BC To Ontario with Unschoolers

    July 31, 2022
  • Play and Learn

    Online Learning Resources

    In these uncertain times, many parents are looking for online learning resources to supplement their children's education. Whether you are a homeschooler or not, these are valuable resources.

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    Toddler Toys From Ikea -Inexpensive Gift Ideas

    December 11, 2020
    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
    Yoga with kids is a fun and challenging experience. I am fairly new to my yoga journey and I love that my children are learning yoga, to control their bodies and minds, with me.

    Yoga With Kids: Learning Together

    August 13, 2019
  • Pregnancy and Parenting

    Victoria’s Birth Stories

    Today we are sharing the birth stories of the lovely Victoria. Her different births changed her in many ways. We are pleased to be able to share this transformation with you. Who Is Victoria? Victoria is a home Educating mother to four children. She is a blogger, bar manager, allotment gardener and a gypsy rights activist.  She vlogs about family life, body confidence, and homeschool on her YouTube channel Home Educating The Mad Lads. Find Victoria on Facebook Today, we are sharing Victoria’s birth stories. I want to thank Victoria for sharing her experience with us. If you want to share your birth story on Nourishing Parenting, check out the…

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    Our perception of reality is based on our experiences. One needs to be able to see your children through their eyes to understand who they truly are.

    See Your Children Through Their Eyes

    September 2, 2019
    a woman sitting outside breastfeeding her baby

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

    March 7, 2025
    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

    Favourite Christmas Books

    There is nothing better than getting some cosy pyjamas on, sipping on hot chocolate and cuddling up by the fire with your favourite Christmas books

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    Are you wanting to increase your children's typing skills and speed (or your own)? Check out this review for Typing Tournament Online from EdAlive!

    Typing Tournament Online – Review

    May 23, 2019
    I love art. As an experienced art teacher, I love inspiring children to get messy and create art. This homeschool art supply list will get you started on your artistic journey.

    Homeschool Art Supplies: K-6

    August 28, 2019

    Deschooling: How to Transition from Traditional School to Unschooling

    March 31, 2025
  • Play and Learn

    Toddler Toys From Ikea -Inexpensive Gift Ideas

    Ikea has a great selection of toys. We love their wooden toys. They hold up really well and are a fantastic price. Check out these toddler toys from IKEA.

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    Unexpected Educational Opportunities: Stealth Learning

    January 12, 2022
    My family love to read. We are always looking for new books. Recently, I got the chance to review The Heart Changer from Jarm Del Boccio, Author.

    The Heart Changer – Book Review

    July 11, 2019
    I was given the opportunity to review Stopmotion Explosion's Stop Motion Animation Kit. With budding filmmakers in my home, I knew this was going to be fun!

    Stopmotion Explosion Review

    April 15, 2019
  • child's hand reaches for a card while playing a cooperative board game
    Play and Learn

    Cooperative Board Games for Children

    Cooperative board games are great for children of all ages. Little ones can join in because the rest of the players can help and older children can take a leadership role and build confidence.

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    My family love to read. We are always looking for new books. Recently, I got the chance to review The Heart Changer from Jarm Del Boccio, Author.

    The Heart Changer – Book Review

    July 11, 2019
    I love art. As an experienced art teacher, I love inspiring children to get messy and create art. This homeschool art supply list will get you started on your artistic journey.

    Homeschool Art Supplies: K-6

    August 28, 2019
    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
  • Home and Lifestyle

    Homemade Bagels: Taking Time To Bake

    Sometimes you need to slow down and take the time to make things from scratch. For me, homemade bagels gave me the perfect excuse to take that time. Mindset Shift We often rush through life and fill every moment of every day with something. One thing that the lock down [because of global circumstances] showed me was that we filled our time with mindless activities and forgot to connect. Being home all the time, allowed me to evaluate some of the decisions I was making in life. We were relying on quick foods to help us get to the next event. Buying things full of preservatives to help them last…

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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
    I will be tracking habits and goals in 2019 using my BULLET JOURNAL. Plan with me as I set up my monthly spreads and trackers.

    Setting Up My 2019 Bullet Journal To Reach Goals and Create Habits

    December 31, 2018

    Beginner Tips For Easy Freezer Meal Cooking

    July 16, 2018
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