Skip to main content

Taming the Animals

Search This Blog

You've got mail!

on September 01, 2011

Get link
Facebook
Twitter
Pinterest
Email
Other Apps

One of Belle's cousins will soon receive this post card in the mail...she just happens to be a faithful blog reader, too! :)

Belle cousin homeschooling mail

Get link
Facebook
Twitter
Pinterest
Email
Other Apps

Comments

Popular Posts

Sunshine, making someone's day brighter!

When I asked Sunshine to write about her experience this week, I didn't tell her my idea that it would soon become part of our blog. At the end of the week I asked if she would like to share it publicly. She replied, "I think it will encourage more people to donate...so, yes!" I love her heart. ...from the pages of her journal: Before: On March 6th, I am going to have my hair cut for Pantene Beautiful Lengths , an organization that uses hair to create wigs for women who are going through hair loss. I am donating my hair because I feel that it is important for people to be sure about themselves. Some women may be embarrassed or uncomfortable without their hair. Wearing a wig will help them feel confident in the way they look. Going through hair loss is very difficult, and usually comes during a traumatic time. Your hair is part of your identity and losing it is like losing a part of yourself. Receiving a wig may bring peace to someone during trying time

Self-Care Sunday : Covid-19 Quarantine

I try to schedule intentional self-care every Sunday. This is something my therapist said was important. You can't look back over your day and figure out what you did that counts as self-care. Instead, *plan* your intentional self-care, which I believe is more important right now than almost anything else (well, other than social distancing/isolation, nutrition, and sleep). We face a constant barrage of information, and right now most of it isn't very uplifting. For that reason, I am making sure intentional self-care is part of every.single.day. of our self isolation (or family isolation). Today, I decided to play with bubbles. I am fortunate to have a tub with jets, which makes BIG piles of bubbles. If you don't have that option, you can use a hand mixer or whisk in a large bowl or plastic tub of soapy water. Bubble play is very therapeutic, relaxing, and a great sensory activity, even for adults! We talk often of sensory play for littles, and I have been thinkin

Homeschooling in Texas FAQ

Add caption In the past few weeks, as cases of Covid-19 have climbed rapidly, several people have sought homeschooling advice. I've been asked about homeschooling many times over the years, which led to the creation of this document. I decided to update it this week and begin sharing it again. I am not an expert, but I am happy to talk about what has worked for my family. Homeschooling can be difficult, especially due to other circumstances in our family, but it has been the most rewarding aspect of parenting I have experienced. I love teaching and I love learning. I get to do both of those things each day with the people I love most in the world. That is a true gift. During a pandemic, the choice to homeschool may not be seen as a gift. I fully recognize this. That is another reason I wanted to share this information. I am trying to support my community and friends as much as possible. I also want to reiterate that I do not believe homeschooling is right for every family. I do not

Powered by Blogger