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 [...]
Category: Homeschooling
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 [...]
Let’s Learn to Build Capacity Together
Are you ready to learn how to build capacity for ALL the FEELINGS? When we describe ourselves as FEELING STUCK, it's a clear indicator that we're NOT PROCESSING EMOTIONS. Oh, we are FEELING all the FEELINGS but they just won't go away! So then we just try to ignore them (ask me how I know). [...]
Magical Motherhood? Tell Me More!
Hey, Mama, are you mentally preparing yourself for Back-to-Homeschool? Remember to take some time to marinate in the truth of your WHY! Pour over GOOD BOOKS, listen to encouraging Podcasts, binge homeschooling blogs (like mine 😉 ) peruse Pinterest for ideas for crafts, games, or activities that will easily flow with your lesson plans. At [...]
Did You Know It’s Okay to Enjoy a Simple Life?
Did you know that it's okay to enjoy a simple life? I know it sounds so contrary to this rush, work, hustle culture that we are immersed in, but does any of this resonate with you? I know in my experience, even as a former pastor's wife and church being a huge part of our [...]
Are You Giving Your Best Self to Everyone Else?
Do you ever feel like you're giving your best to everyone else? You seem to have so much patience for your co-workers, or your boss, or your employees, or even the cashier at the store, but you get home after a long day and your child's behavior seems to push all your buttons. I get [...]
I Didn’t Know What I Was Missing
Have you ever said to yourself, “I just want to enjoy these children that I prayed for! This is the exact life I prayed for so why am I so frustrated all the time? UGH! Why does it have to be so hard?” I want you to know that I see you and hear you, [...]
Why Are My Kids So Hyper?
What if instead of the thought, "My children are so hyper" you had the thought, "My children are so VIBRANT!" "They are so FULL of ENERGY and LIFE!" Did you know that your EMOTIONS are CREATED by your THOUGHTS? Yes, every single one of them. So, if you want to FEEL DIFFERENTLY about your children, [...]
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