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Maybe We’ve Taken This “Teach My Kids Not To Need Me” Thing Too Far

February 18, 2020 Comments : 7

Earlier this evening, I helped my daughter (almost 7) clean her room. As I hung up a getting-too-small dress in her closet, an adage that I've heard dozens of times popped into my head: Don't do anything for your kids that they can do for themselves. I was uncomfortable the first time I read those words, and have been uncomfortable with them every time an older mother, as well-adjusted as her Read More

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If You Want Your Kids To Listen, Stop Repeating Yourself

January 14, 2018 Comments : 7

"Don't worry that children never listen to you; worry that they are always watching you." "I might as well be talking to a brick wall!" "In one ear and out the other." Clearly, kids who don't listen is a thing. We have tons of cultural idioms about not listening, and they're often used to describe children. Some of this probably comes from a combination of immaturity and the fact that Read More

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5 Stages of Charlotte Mason Habit Formation

October 8, 2017 Comment : 1

Imagine how difficult life would be if we were not creatures of habit? Habits save us from the exhaustion of constant thought. We can do most of our daily tasks automatically without having to consider every step of grooming or home care. While habits often make our life easier, some have the opposite effect. It’s up to us mothers to determine whether our children will be creatures of good habits Read More

Positive habits for Charlotte Mason moms. I like to work on a habit each month. Sometimes I plan as I go, but this year, I planned ahead.Habits

A Year of Positive Habits for Moms

January 11, 2017 Comments : 4

When I think about this new year, I can't help but feel overwhelmed. There are a million things I want to accomplish and I never seem to have enough time. I need to change some habits, but that is a daunting task! Thinking of the long list of habits that I want to work on makes me want to quit before I've started. But, if I can break these habits up into little pieces, I feel more confident. This Read More

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