Then it is that she gets overdone. Then it is that she wears herself out. Then it is that, in her efforts to be ideal wife, mother, and mistress, she forgets that she is herself. Then it is, in fact, that she stops growing. – "Mother Culture", Volume 3, The Parents’ Review, 1892/1893 I’ve never met a mother – homeschooling or otherwise - who isn’t tired and running ragged … [Read more...]
Getting over our children’s heartaches
My eight-year-old daughter’s ballet teacher recently encouraged her, along with four other classmates, to audition for a professional ballet production. As she has only been attending ballet classes for about a year, I thought that the audition would be an experience in itself, never mind the result. A few days before the much-awaited date, we were told that the kids would … [Read more...]
How to make your home safe for your little explorer
We removed our stairs’ safety gate years ago, when Little Sir had finally stopped hurtling himself about as his way of walking. But now that the Baby Bumblebee is already toddling about, it’s time to put it up once more… if I find it! As a general rule, my husband and I encourage our children’s gross motor development and need to explore. To this end, we actively create a … [Read more...]
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