nature
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Healing from anxiety
I unknowingly struggled with anxiety from a young age, probably around 12 years old. I was a very shy child, and over time that shyness slowly turned into anxiety. It wasn’t until I had children that my anxiety really began to take over. Caring for another human being and constantly putting someone else’s needs first…
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Let Them Move: Homeschooling Active Boys
I hear a lot of parents talk about how their boys have boundless energy. People are often curious how I homeschool three boys, with a toddler boy right alongside them. And yes, boys really can seem like they have limitless energy and a constant need to move. But we don’t have to view that as…
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Nature Journaling Ideas and Why You Should Start Your Own Nature Journal
The idea of keeping a nature journal has always intrigued me. Ever since I first encountered it while reading about the homeschooling philosophy of Charlotte Mason, I felt drawn to the practice. Nature journaling is a core part of her recommended curriculum, and once I began looking into it, I was hooked. At my local…