Image via Freepik The Chalk Dust Doesn’t Settle: Self-Care and Survival for Today’s Teachers It sneaks up on you somewhere between your third cup of lukewarm coffee and the twenty-second “Miss, can I go to the bathroom?” of the day. That hollow hum of burnout, like a radiator clanking in a quiet apartment, gradually becoming part of the background noise until it’s impossible to ignore. If you’re a teacher—especially in today’s post-pandemic, understaffed, over-tested…
Cultivate Confidence in Your Little Ones With These Simple Strategies Guest post by Paige Johnson @LearnFit.org Guiding your child to become a confident individual and encouraging them to discover their unique place in the world is paramount as a parent, but it can be challenging to know where to begin. It involves teaching them to navigate challenges with resilience and exploring new horizons with enthusiasm. This journey equips them with the courage to embrace their individuality and face life’s adventures. In this article, we’ll go over several simple things you can do to boost your child’s confidence and…
Well most of the kiddos have probably gone back to school as of this week. I had planned to post this in August… but well… that thing called life threw a curveball into my schedule. This was an interesting statistic: The Benefits of Life-Long Learning: A study by Pew Research found that 73% of adults consider themselves lifelong learners, and those who engage in continuous learning report higher satisfaction in their personal and professional lives. Back-to-School Checklist for Healthy Kids: 15 Tips to Prepare (carecredit.com) https://www.carecredit.com/well-u/health-wellness/back-to-school-checklist-for-healthy-kids Planning for Back to School time I don’t know about how it is going for you, but…
Guest post by Amanda Henderson of safechildren.info Image via Pexels How to Strike a Perfect Balance Between Family and Work Striking a perfect balance between family and work life is hard, especially if you’re working full-time and you feel like your family is only getting the leftover portion of your day. This can lead to all sorts of feelings of guilt and feeling that you might not be able to connect with your child properly. But then you can’t neglect your work either because you have to put food on the table. From Seeking Serenity and Harmony, this article can…
Dandelion Chronicles: The Sequel Grows For some reason, my post The Dandy Dandelion has been getting a lot of traction on Pinterest lately. I decided since this post was originally written in 2019 it was probably time for an update. Over the last 5 years, I have learned even more about the dandelion and I’d like to think my blog writing skills have improved since then. A humble and delicate yet resilient dandelion, Showing us resilience, hope, and unexpected beauty. Often dismissed as a mere weed, this unassuming flower holds within its golden petals a wealth of stories, secrets, and…
Last Day of School Celebrations End-of-School-Year Poems Read some of these end-of-school-year poems on the classroom poems website. Help your kiddo write their own last day of school poem for their scrapbook if they feel inspired. Read Oh the Places You’ll Go Take a Last Day Photo Send a surprise last-day note in a snack or lunch bag Do some car art for up line Break the paper Banner across the door saying Hello Summer Make signs to welcome summer with some Balloons Host an afterschool party or special family dinner Make Hand Art and compare it to previous years’…
Dyeing With Dandelions “Dyeing with dandelions” could be interpreted in a few ways. It could refer to someone lying among dandelions as they pass away, finding solace or beauty in nature during their final moments. Metaphorically, it might symbolize finding peace or contentment in unexpected or simple things, even in the face of mortality. The dandelion, often considered a weed, can also represent resilience and the ability to thrive in adverse conditions, suggesting a serene acceptance of the natural cycle of life and death. But in this post, I am talking about using dandelions (Taraxacum spp.) as a natural…
Emotion Explorers Roundup: Navigating Feelings with Kids Emotions can be like peeling an onion. Layers and layers, especially if the person has had a lot of trauma or adverse experiences in their lives. The things I know now that I did not know when I was a parent amaze me. I mean, I wish I had known it all then. But before I go down that rabbit hole, I am giving you a round-up of resources and ideas for exploring feelings with kids and teaching kids how to express their emotions healthily. As I wrote in my 2021 article…
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When The Power Goes Out It seems more often than not this last few years. Whether it be snow and ice, or rain, wind and floods,. I know living out here In the woods, we should have a running generator but we don’t. We cook on the grill (outside, depending on weather) a campstove or a woodstove. I do normally have milk jugs full of water for flushing and we have jugs of spring water for drinking. Being dependent…
