Many stay-at-home mothers have a lot on their plates these days, which makes it difficult to think about ways to boost a career. If you’ve always dreamed of starting your own business, however, there’s no time like the present. With access to various resources online, it's easier than ever to become a “momtrepreneur” and grow a business from home even as you raise your family. The key is to find a business model that works for your specific circumstances while getting support and advice from other parents who have experience.
For the first time in forever... the kids are at school all day!
To my child's teachers... Thank you!
ICYMI: I dropped out of remote school last month
The Path to Making Good Choices
Why you need an emergency fund... because 2020
Welcome to 2021!! The year where the only thing we’re hoping for is that it will be better than the dumpster fire of 2020. I’m sure many of you are working on your New Year’s resolutions, I know I am. If 2020 has taught me nothing else, it’s the importance of having an emergency fund and living on a budget.
A look back on 2020
My third kid is going to think his name is "Dang it!"
I have a funny, independent, hot-headed, daredevil of a third child. I’m not sure if it is just the byproduct of being the third child, but he has been a climber more than the two kids before him. It’s possible that he learned everything he knows from them. It’s possible that he just goes missing because he’s the third of four kids. It’s possible that he was just born this way. It’s also possible that I just don’t have anymore “f***s" to give… because, you know, he’s not the last kid. Whatever the case, I find myself saying, “Dang it Steele!!” every time he does something.
Resources for Helping Your Children Learn at Every Stage and Age
The upsides of COVID-19
9 Things You Need to Know About Your Kids and Video Games
Games have come such a long way since you helped your favorite plumbers collect coins and swoosh through pipes. These days, games can hold some serious educational value for children and even help them develop critical skills they can use throughout their lives. So if you are on the fence about allowing your kids more game time, here’s what you should know:
Managing the unknowns of the world
12 Resources to Help Work-at-Home Parents Find Balance
If you’re like many parents right now, you’ve been dealing with the chaos of trying to work from home while also taking care of your kids. Perfecting this balancing act takes time, as well as a lot of trial and error. It can feel downright impossible to juggle all of the new responsibilities that fall to you when you have to manage a full-time career on top of being a full-time parent. However, the resources below can help you get through it all.
I never thought the first day of kindergarten would look like this
How I was reminded to change my attitude about school this year
Remote learning for 9 weeks…. 9 whole weeks… at least! That’s the news we got last month about the re-opening of schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. Yes, I know it’s safer for our awesome teachers and families, especially those that are at risk. Yes, I know that bringing the kids into school would both cost a lot more for cleaning and possibly put the kids at risk. Yes, I want to be a good citizen and protect others. However… NINE. WHOLE. WEEKS. TEACHING. AT. HOME. I was terrified. I AM TERRIFIED.