Spread the loveSlow and steady wins the race. Most of us are familiar with the lesson from the famous fable “The Turtle and The Hare.” Yet how often as mothers do we apply it? Our day starts with kids needing us, sometimes before our feet even hit the ground. We bounce around from one task to another, sometimes forgoing basic…
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Refocus Your Mornings & Become A Better Steward Of Your Time
Spread the loveIf you find yourself reaching for your phone first thing in the morning, try leaving it across the room or in another room entirely. A few months ago I began leaving my phone in the kitchen overnight. I placed a charger in the corner by the coffee pot and the charger lives there. My phone gets plugged in…
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One Load A Day Keeps The Chaos At Bay
Spread the loveIf I could travel back in time and give my newly married, expecting a baby self a few tips, this would be one of them: One load a day keeps the chaos at bay. One load of laundry, one load of dishes —start to finish— will help to keep the household chaos at bay. Notice I said “at…
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Learning Happens In The Small Moments, Too
Spread the loveAs homeschool moms we often look back on our week and reflect on all of the things we didn’t do. We didn’t finish that math lesson. We didn’t get to the spelling test. We still haven’t read that geography book. The list goes on and on. Try to shift the habit to reflect on all of the things…
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Teach Your Children To Do Chores From A Young Age
Spread the loveStart your children with chores early. Teach them to fold their laundry, make their beds, and pick up after themselves. At first, they will do it imperfectly but eventually, after enough practice, they will be able to easily complete these daily tasks. As they grow bigger you can give them more responsibility: feeding animals, making meals, caring for…
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