One of the things I love most about homeschooling is that there’s not one right way to do it. There are so many different philosophies and approaches, and every family gets to choose what works for them. My biggest recommendation for anyone who’s just starting out is to read a few books on different methods, […]
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If you’ve ever found yourself Googling “how to safely sleep with my baby” at 3 a.m. after another long night of wakeups, you’re not alone. And if you landed on articles screaming “never bed share” without offering real, practical alternatives, you probably felt confused, maybe even ashamed. How can something that feels so natural, so
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One of my favorite things about homeschooling is the freedom it gives us to shape our days and our year around what works best for our family. We’re not tied to a traditional school calendar, which means we can take breaks when we want to, do more school when the weather keeps us inside, and
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We’ve all heard it before: “Cut back on salt!” Warnings about sodium are everywhere: too much salt will spike your blood pressure, harm your heart, and lead to early death, right? But what if that advice doesn’t apply to everyone? What if, especially for those of us eating whole foods and living active lives, the
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If you’ve ever found yourself half-asleep, nursing your baby for the fifth time in a night, you already know that feeding and sleep are deeply connected. They’re not two separate tasks you can check off. Rather they’re woven together, especially in the early months. And for a lot of families, that means sleep often happens
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(and no, your baby doesn’t need to nap in the same place every time) There’s a common belief that the ideal nap for a baby occurs in a crib, in a dark, quiet room, at the same time and place each day. Deviating from this—like allowing your baby to nap in a stroller or carrier—can sometimes
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If you’ve ever put your baby down for a nap, tiptoed out of the room, and just barely made it to your coffee before hearing them cry again—this one’s for you. Short naps (we’re talking 30–45 minutes, sometimes less) get a bad rap. They’re often labeled as “unrestorative,” and you’ve probably been told they need to be
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It’s easy to miss how big a role the jaw plays in our kids’ overall health. We usually don’t think about it until the dentist brings up braces, or we notice our child snoring, breathing through their mouth, or dealing with constant congestion. But jaw growth? It’s a major piece of the puzzle when it
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I’ll be honest—play doesn’t come naturally to me.I’m not the parent who loves pretend play or builds elaborate block towers or comes up with creative characters on the fly. If left to my own devices, I’d be pretty content skipping the pretend games altogether and just getting through the day as efficiently as possible. But
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When we talk about responsive parenting, a common misconception is that it means avoiding all tears, all the time. But the reality is, responsiveness isn’t about eliminating emotions—it’s about how we show up for our children in the midst of them. This is especially true when it comes to night weaning. Tears Are Not the Enemy Somewhere
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