Ah, Daylight Savings Time. My nemesis. As a night person, losing an hour of precious sleep in the morning feels like a personal attack. But, as much as I loathe the time change, I love what it meansβSpring is on its way! And with it, a fresh start. Iβm a firm believer that new beginnings…
Grab a cup of coffee and letβs talk about something I feel strongly aboutβhelping our tweens and teens grow into confident, capable adults. Itβs a far bigger goal than good grades, right? I’m always on the hunt for fun tools to help me foster their social-emotional learning; thatβs exactly why I created the Self Hype…
So you’ve just pulled your kids from school, and now you’re staring at the overwhelming question: “How do I actually do this?” First, take a deep breath. Thereβs no wrong way to homeschool, and you donβt have to recreate a classroom in your home. In fact, you shouldnβt! You just left that one size fits…
I never set out to be a homeschooler. My two oldest kids were in public school, one in 5th grade and one in 7th, and they were performing as well as I expected. I knew nothing different. My youngest was in preschool, and I assumed he would follow the same path. But then something happened…
Valentineβs Day usually brings to mind candy and cards, but I love using this season to focus on helping kids build confidence and spread kindness. When kids feel good about themselves, they learn better, and honestly, thatβs the kind of foundation that truly helps them succeed. I recently put together two resources with two very…
Iβll be the first to admit that I donβt usually love classic books. A lot of them feel outdated in their thinkingβespecially when it comes to gender roles and equalityβand some of the language used would never fly today. That being said, there are a few classics that completely won over my 8-year-old. These are…
Have you ever finished a book and just needed to talk about it? Maybe you wanted to gush about a favorite character, rant about a plot twist, or debate whether the ending was actually satisfying. Now imagine getting to do all of thatβexcept with themed snacks, hands-on activities, and a group of excited kids who…
