This is a review of the book The High-Calling of Motherhood, however these opinions are 100% honest and my own. Let me just start by saying that Chimene Shipley Dupler has spoken to this mama's heart and soul in her book The High-Calling of Motherhood. She hits on just about every aspect of Motherhood that you can imagine. You will find yourself crying, shaking your head, agreeing whole-heartedly, and feeling inspired. What I love most about this book is that she reassures us that what we … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2017
Using Signs to Work on Language Development: Early Intervention Series
Welcome back to another post in the Early Intervention Series. I'm sorry that it's been so long since I posted Language Development on the Go, time just seems to slip away! This post is dedicated to yet another way you can work on Language Development no matter where you are, using signs! Signs are everywhere. Whether you are driving down the road, at a restaurant, museum, or at the grocery story, there are signs all around you. Which makes signs a great tool for language … [Read more...]
Inner Struggle Mom versus Teacher: Ways to Combat Spring Fever
OK so here's my problem... I am two completely different and separate people. Part of me is mom, mom who has three kids, a dog, house and no life. The other half of me is a teacher, a teacher who taught middle school for 6 years and likes things very structured. It's a constant inner struggle and sometimes those two don't mesh well (see my personal growth mission about Perfectionism1 and 2). Inner Struggle As a mom when it's rainy, cold, and yucky I want to play games, watch movies, and … [Read more...]
Dinner, Dishes, and more: Letting Go of Perfectionism #2
Welcome to the second Letting Go of Perfectionism post. If you missed last month (Letting Go of Perfectionism Step 1) , I am here to fill you in. I am on a personal mission to help squash some of my perfectionist and OCD characteristics to help me live a more fun, in the moment life with my family. Update Each month, I am taking small steps to let go of certain tasks or ideas. I am finding ways to let me kids get involved and to be OKAY with it. To update you on my progress since last … [Read more...]
