6 Outdated Myths People Believe About Homeschooling
This post was originally published on The Peaceful Nest Blog, where I’ve shared for years about the ups and downs of motherhood, including our homeschooling journey. But as our homeschool life grew more creative, more curious, and (let’s be honest) more chaotic in the best kind of way, I realized it was time to give …
Parenting is Worth it, Even in the Challenging Seasons
Last night, my husband and I stayed up too late watching television. We never stay up late. Our bedtime has routinely become 9 pm or even earlier, especially on nights when we are both completely and utterly exhausted. Last night, though, we stayed up too late. First, we watched our show. Then we decided to …
Free Mindfulness Journal Printable
Free Mindfulness Journal Printable Many parents teeter between being a mindful and peaceful parent and being a reactive one. Non one likes to be a reactive parent. It is like you feel your blood boiling when triggered, your word vomits come out without meaning too, and your children start to see that smoke coming from …
How Mindful Parenting and Peaceful Homes go Hand-in-Hand
How Mindful Parenting and Peaceful Homes go Hand-in-Hand What is Mindful Parenting? Mindful parenting is when you know how you parent, your emotions and triggers, and your child’s emotions and triggers. It is when you look at the big picture and decide to be mindful of how you are going to parent and to say …
What is Mindful Parenting?
What is Mindful Parenting? Mindful parenting is when you pay attention to your parenting journey, emotions, triggers, and your child’s emotions and triggers. It is saying goodbye to reactive parenting and parenting with your emotions. Saying hello to peaceful parenting and thinking about that situation before reacting. (Read: Tips for the Overwhelmed Mom.) How Can …
31 Ways to Become a More Gentle Parent Today
Do you want to become a more gentle mom? Take a look at these 31 tips below. Don’t Overschedule Your Family Motherhood can be stressful. Sometimes, it’s easy to give in to the stresses and let peace slip away. Sure, having a peaceful home is a great dream, but many moms feel it is out …
10 Positive Psychology Tips for Relieving Stress
Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed as a mom? You’re not alone. With the pressures put on today’s mothers to be everything and do everything, it can be easy to spiral into being overwhelmed and stressed. Yet, stress-filled days are not what parenting is all about! You can regain control and become the calm mom …
How to Encourage Gratitude in Your Child
How to Encourage Gratitude in Your Child We live in an entitled world where many people believe the world owes them something. That’s why it’s more important now than ever to encourage gratitude in your child. We must teach our children that the world does not owe them anything. Hard work and perseverance will help them …
Thanksgiving Gratitude Activity Printable Freebies
Thanksgiving Gratitude Activity Printable Freebies With it being Thanksgiving today, why not give your kids a fun holiday activity to keep them thinking and busy? These two Thanksgiving gratitude activity printable freebies can be downloaded for free. Share with your loved ones what you are most grateful for! Want more freebies? Try this Thanksgiving Coloring Page, …