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5 Inspiring Books for Your Little Feminist
I’ve purchased and returned way too many books that I felt sent her the wrong message, for one reason or another. Sometimes, I really just despise how women and girls are depicted in children’s literature, and it makes me extra thankful when I’m able to find a book we both love. These are our tried and true favorite feminist books, chosen for you by my favorite 3-year-old, in no particular order.
Tips to Take Care of Yourself During a Global Pandemic
Things are uncertain and scary right now. There’s no way to know when life will return to normal — when we’ll all look back on this time and say “remember when.” But there are certainly some silver linings to it all. We’re slowing down and really focusing on family time. We’re doing everything we can to make sure things are relatively calm as we set new routines for our kids. If you’re anything like me, you’re also using this time for yourself as best as you can. It’s easy to get wrapped up in what our kids need most, but we can’t forget to take care of ourselves right now. Because, as we all know, you can’t pour from an empty cup. So here are a few suggestions for how to take care of yourself amidst the craziness.
… and You Also Have Cerebral Palsy
The beautiful truth is, the day I first told her about her CP probably won’t be a defining moment in her life, because she was really too young to remember it. It was, though, a defining moment in mine. It was a shift in the way we related to each other, and for the first time since her diagnosis I felt like I wasn’t lying to her anymore. It was in that moment I found the power of being honest, open, and matter of fact.
Setting Goals with Kids During the Coronavirus Quarantine
Be flexible. As we are learning from the current ever-changing news cycle, things change rapidly. Make a schedule — and set goals, because kids need to know what to expect — but be willing to hold it loosely, and adapt to what your kids are communicating. If they’re having a blast building Legos, don’t move things along to get to “requirements.” Don’t be so hell-bent on a particular goal that you miss the bigger lesson your kids are learning about kindness and care for others.
On COVID-19 and Facing Fear :: There’s More to Learn than Handwashing
This isn’t easy. Mostly because I, too, am angry and scared and sad. I want to go back to normal. Unfortunately, it looks like this is the new normal, at least for a little while. As uncomfortable as I am, I can’t take that out on others. And while I’m happy that everyone has a newfound love for handwashing, I’d like to encourage a love for kindness, compassion, and love itself.
We’re All Homeschooling Now (and That Isn’t a Bad Thing)
If teaching your child certain lessons isn’t coming easily to you, try your best, but mostly focus on making memories with your children. Go for walks, play outside, complete house projects together, sort through their clothing, play board games (and really teach them the rules). There is more to learn in life than simply academics, and we can all use this time to learn and grow together as families.
Coronavirus Screen Time Roundup :: Making the Most of Your Time at Home
You may be wondering just how much “Peppa Pig” you can take, or maybe you’re wondering how you can expand your children’s screen repertoire. Fortunately, there are lots of ways to up your children’s screen time game during this COVID-19-induced break from school. Here are a few we recommend.
8 Tips for Surviving Extended School Closures
Schools are closed. Activities are canceled. We’re supposed to practice “social distancing.” And our kids seem to have more energy than ever before! How are parents expected to maintain their mental health as we take measures to protect our physical health? There’s certainly no perfect way to handle school closures, but here are eight tips that might help:
The Baby Who Made Me a Mom Is Turning 4
For now, we take each day as it comes. We learn together, and we overcome together. And yes, four years later, we still rock in our chair together.
