What if we could savor the magic of motherhood, even when our children are grown? I don’t mean “magical” in a mystical way, (some people of faith get weirded out by that word) but I mean the INEXPRESSIBLE JOY that it is TO LOVE and BE LOVED by a child. I started a journal for [...]
Category: happy at home
Want to Know a Little Secret About Homeschooling?
Hey, Mama! I get it. I see you. And, I hear you. You are like so many of the mamas I support as a coach. They tell me things like, "My kids won't listen to me." or "They won't do the work." or "I don't think this curriculum is the right choice for us after [...]
Don’t Give in to the Comparison Trap this Christmas
Did you know it’s okay to keep using the same Christmas decor you’ve loved for 30 plus years? Nothing wrong with buying some new things if you truly want to but it’s also nice to experience the memories of things through the years. It’s okay to not give in to any pressure to go out [...]
Let Them Play
"All my kids want to do is PLAY!" Well, yeah, that is their internal drive because PLAY is the REAL WORK of CHILDHOOD. And we want to foster as many opportunities for creative play in hopes that they never lose that desire to explore the wonder of the world around them. Did you know that [...]
The Myth of Socialization
The most commonly asked question I get when people know that I homeschooled my children is, "But what about socialization?!" "What about it?" What even IS healthy socialization? From the dawn of time and for thousands of years, children grew quite healthily in families and small communities. They lived among many generations under one roof. [...]
Self-Care Tips For the Stay-at-Home Mom
Hello, Loves! Just some Friday Food For Thought. Hope these thoughts encourage you and as always, if you're ready to hire a Mom Coach, I'd be honored to hold space for YOUR heart. ~Be Blessed, Jenny xoxo #cottagecoremom #happyathome #joyfulmotherhood #theartofslowliving #slowliving #beautychaser #romanticizinghome #simplicityseeker #beautyinsimplicity #simpleliving #happiestathome #joyfulmother #joyfulmotherhood #wildandfree #learningathome #learnwithjoy #happyhomemaking #happyhomemaker [...]
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