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Do you want to raise children who love to read? As an early childhood educator and a homeschooling mom, I've had the opportunity to observe young children at various developmental ...

Do you want to incorporate nature study in your homeschool? I love homeschooling, but I especially love pulling together resources for unit studies and projects. Science is one of my ...

Have you ever considered what's your greatest parenting mistake? Parents will make mistakes, because let's face it, parenting is tough. But some mistakes are avoidable. This is my greatest parenting ...

This is my favourite time of year, when inspiration is fresh and the curriculum choices are abundant. While I wish I could purchase all the beautiful curriculum that's out there, ...

When a pet dies, grief is inevitable. As a parent, the event of a pet's death can be especially challenging, as you and your child are both going through the ...

Homeschooling preschool is an amazing experience. The preschool years are some of the most fascinating. I spent 12 years of my 20-year early childhood career with preschool children and I ...

June?! Already?! It's hard to believe we're concluding a year's worth (10 months) of curriculum this month. This month's preschool / kindergarten calendar is going to focus on The Night ...

At some point in your parenting journey you lost your joy. Here are some tips to become a joyful mom once again. With a shift in perspective and a little ...

So, you need to teach math to your children. Natural learning is my favourite way to teach. The world is rich with everyday learning opportunities, we just have to look ...

Who doesn't want summer fun? Summer is almost here! Warmer days, more sunshine, and flowers make this a season worth savouring. In Alberta, our summer lasts four months (if we're ...

Do you want to save money in your homeschool? While it can be argued that homeschooling saves money, it's also important to note that if a tight homeschool budget isn't ...

Do you long to connect with your child but sometimes struggle to come up with ways to do so? As I've shared previously, connecting with our children is so important ...

May flowers... coming right up! We have had a cold spring (in fact we've had snow last weekend). I certainly hope the month of May brings us some warmer weather ...

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Are you burdened by all the parenting advice out there? Do you get overwhelmed by what you should or shouldn't do? Do you ever feel like your parenting is being harshly ...