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4 Family-Friendly, Slow Living Activities for Earth Day
I love spring. As green leaves reappear and fruit trees burst into bloom, I start feeling that spring fever--a budding momentum that breaks up the inertia of late winter and revives my energy. But...
Create Your Own Stained Glass Window + Make Your Own Chalk
Windows connect people. They connect those inside to life outside. They connect those outside to life inside. And they can reflect the lives of those inside with beauty and laughter. And if windows connect...
This Is Me :: A Journey from Bulimia Towards Wholeness
This Is Me
Kaela Settle, The Greatest Showman Ensemble
“I am not a stranger to the dark
Hide away, they say
'Cause we don't want your broken parts
I've learned to be ashamed of all my...
How a Dyslexia Reading Program Transformed My Child’s Life
Every parent dreams of seeing their child thrive in school, but what happens when learning becomes a daily struggle? For me, this nightmare became a reality when my middle child began to falter in...
Why Educational Spaces Matter
What is an educational space? A Google search for “educational learning spaces” will produce a plethora of articles about how things have changed dramatically since today’s moms were in school. Among the many reasons...
Alcohol Almost Ruined My Life
It all started when I was a kid.
My dad was an alcoholic. His family tradition was passed down from generations, and he kept it going strong. As a child, I wasn’t truly aware of...
Why Our Family Chose a Nontraditional School
When my oldest was five years old and about to start kindergarten, the thought of sending my small daughter to school all day long made my stomach turn. In the tiny town we lived...
A Strong Virtual Learning Environment Helps My Daughter Succeed
Public charter schools are integral to our communities because every student learns differently. It is important that we continue to provide New Mexican students the right academic options that fit their learning needs.
As a...
Lactation Consultants :: A Breastfeeding Mom’s Best Friend
Breastfeeding is an extremely personal and important choice that each mother must make for herself, but like the old saying goes, it really does take a village (or at least some key support people)...
3 Reasons Why My Family Chose Private School
Many years ago when my oldest son was two, we were at Mary Fox Park near Old Town for some play time. A group of children (some young and some older) and their teachers...
Your Big Kid Still Needs a Booster Seat (Yes, Really!)
Your big kid needs a booster. Yes, really.
You've been diligent about buckling your child in, first in their baby "bucket," then their convertible seat, and finally their booster. Now your little one is not...
Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis :: My Story
It was late November, a couple of years ago, when I developed a lump in my breast. It showed up very suddenly over the course of several days. A large, hard knot of tissue...
Talking Early (Human) Childhood with an Alien: A Guide to The Early Show with...
The first time we screened The Early Show with Alax at my house, we watched the “Growing” episode in which I appear as a guest. My five-year-old looked at the woman seated on Alax’s...
So You’re Thinking About Homeschooling? Here’s How to Start
With the uncertainty of COVID-19 and our kids adjusting to what school may look like this year, there has been a huge increase in interest for all things homeschooling. Now, when you think about...