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Welcome to the article library of The Deliberate Mom. The posts featured on this page are arranged from the newest to the oldest and cover a range of topics including parenting, homemaking, faith, blogging, homeschooling, and special moments from our lives.
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15 Positive Parenting Affirmations for Moms
A wonderful way to stay focused on your goal of being a positive parent, is to have a handful of affirmations to encourage and bolster your confidence when you’re feeling worn down. Here are 15 positive parenting affirmations to encourage you, even on the roughest days.
The Tremendous Benefits of a 4-Day Homeschool Week
What does your homeschool schedule look like? Take a look at this schedule and read about the benefits of a 4-day homeschool week.
Family Meetings “How To”: Who, What, When, and Why!
Recently, I’ve received numerous messages asking me about our weekly family meetings. Here are some details about our weekly family meetings… from the agenda to the ground rules!
Our Favourite Picture Books for February
Picture books are a significant part of our homeschool curriculum. Books are a wonderful way to teach children and introduce new concepts. Here is our February picture books list.
How to Use Technology to Connect With Children (Yes, This Is for Real)!
Parents are often told that technology is making their children dumb and technology is dulling their senses. Yet we live in a society that’s driven by technology! Here are some examples for how to use technology to connect with our children.
Fabulous Children’s Picture Books That Include Recipes
I have many delights but children’s picture books and cooking hold a special place in my heart. A while ago I discovered a new genre of books… children’s picture books that include recipes! Here are some of my favourite (and most delicious) reads!
The Most Exhausting Part of Motherhood (and How to Overcome It)!
Motherhood is exhausting, but this is THE most exhausting part of motherhood. Check it out and get some strategies for how to overcome it!
Creative Ways to Date Your Husband After the Kids are in Bed
Check out these tips for how to have an at-home date night after the kids are in bed! Plus, peruse the fabulous list of 15+ date night ideas!
What the Organized Homeschooler Does Best
Are you wishing you could be a more organized homeschooler so that you don’t have to encounter confusion and chaos every single year?! Organization doesn’t have to be a struggle! In fact, here are some things that the organized homeschooler does best.
The Unexpected Revelation About Simple Living
Simplicity seemed like a good word to choose for this year. After all, my life had become overrun with busyness, clutter, and commotion. As I committed to this one word resolution, I immediately began to encounter obstacles. In my quest for simplicity, I had uncovered an unexpected truth about the meaning of simplicity.