One teacher's blog sharing about life, in and outside the classroom.
Our post today is from Amanda from Travel More, Pack Less. At Travel More, Pack Less, Amanda Holt helps women say yes to adventure without the hassle. With her experience planning and packing for a family of five, she’s cracked the code on traveling light, staying organized, and making trips feel effortless from start to […]
For this summer, as our daughter is now 3.5 and our son is close to 1, we decided to pick up hiking again, just now hiking with kids. I will admit, it’s a bit different than it used to be, but honestly, it’s been so fun to go with our small family and explore the […]
After maternity leave, returning to work is a huge transition for new moms. Add in pumping and it can feel so overwhelming. Now that I’ve returned to work twice and pumped at work for over 10 months between the two kids, I want to share my top pumping at work tips to help with the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
As a toddler parent, I am always trying to find alternatives to screen time. As parents, we try to limit screen time to a couple hours max throughout the day. Of course, there are exceptions – like if my toddler is sick or we are all having a rough day. If I’m feeling able to […]
With summer in full swing and having summer break with my daughter – our last summer with just one child! – I’ve been trying to find ways to fill our days with educational activities to soak up family time and learn too. However, as a two-year old, my daughter is at that weird age where […]