Summer Must-Haves for Kids

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 […]

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18 Dad Quotes for Father’s Day

With Father’s Day coming up, sometimes you want a cute personalized gift with a dad quote that wraps up your feelings about him. Or maybe you want to write a dad quote on the card to go with your gift. Whatever your reason, here’s a list of dad quotes for Father’s Day (or whatever reason […]

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17 Things I Learned From Being a Mom

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 […]

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31 Uplifting Quotes about Teachers

As a teacher, sometimes I need a quote to remind me that what I do is worth it – especially on those hard days. These are 31 uplifting quotes about teachers to boost the mood of any teacher. They are great for those teacher appreciation cards and gifts, cute teacher appreciation signs, or just a […]

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Best First Foods for Babies

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 […]

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Books on the Mental Load

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 […]

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30 Questions for Teacher Reflection

One thing I learned quickly in my first year of teaching was that a great teacher is one that is constantly reflecting and working to better themselves (along with other things of course). However, it can be difficult to know how to reflect when you don’t practice it on a regular business. With time – […]

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Why I Have Students Write Letters

At the beginning of the year and at the end of each quarter, I have my students write a letter to me. I do make it a grade, but the grade is based on whether they fill the page or not. I also explain to students that they can write about anything they would like […]

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