One teacher's blog sharing about life, in and outside the classroom.
With the end of the school year, I’m going to be soaking up my time with my kids. As I begin my 4th summer with kids – one toddler and one baby – I’m finding that there are things that just make summer manageable for all the activities and health. So here’s my list of […]
There’s no denying that teaching and parenting are all consuming. And when you’re both, it feels like sometimes it’s hard to draw the line and switch from teacher to parent and back again. After I had my daughter, I can honestly say that that was the hardest transition for me to handle. But after three […]
While I scroll through social media, I’m often coming across videos or infographics about motherhood because, well, I’m a mom who is always researching things (that’s my postpartum anxiety peeking out). Oftentimes, they’re about the biological impact of having a baby or tips to help manage motherhood. They often make me reflect on my own […]
When I first start introducing food to my babies, I feel like it is one of the most intimidating changes as a parent. There’s different methods, worry about allergens, concern for choking, the added pressure of healthy meals, just so much that you feel like you can do wrong when starting solids. After my two […]
When I became a mom, no one warned me about the huge change in the mental load that I would experience. However, after having my two kids and reflecting, I’ve been able to become more conscious about it and make sure to include my husband into the conversation more. One of the first starting points […]
Once babies start to reach 6 months old, they are wanting to actually play with you and their toys. After introducing toys around 4 months old, now I feel like I have a better read on what toys my baby actually enjoys. Here’s some of my favorite toys that I’ve used with my own babies […]
Staying organized as a business owner, mother, and teacher is always a struggle to manage. Between the household chores, business goals, meetings, and grade reports – I have A LOT to manage. So when Tiffani from Biz Mom Planner reached out about me trying her planner just as I was about to go back to […]
When babies start to turn 4 months old is possibly one of my favorite ages with an infant. They are starting to reach for items, be more expressive, and are not just simply sleeping all the time! This is the point where I feel that I need to start breaking out the toys for my […]
Ambra Mills, originally from Italy and now residing in the UK, shares parenting tips and stories on her blog, ‘Parenting: Discoveries and Challenges’ at famigliaguidance.blog. She is also the author of kids’ books such as (The Adventures of Hoppy, Skipper and Felix) and (The Adventures of Piky, Matisse and Betty). Both books are available on Amazon […]
As a parent, you want to do everything to help your child succeed in life. As a high school teacher, I find that there are some skills that students lack. One of the best things you can teach them is important life skills. Not only do these skills set them up to be successful in […]