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Advice and tips on what respectful parenting looks like, and how to transition from authoritative and authoritarian parenting styles to a respectful parenting style. Plus general parenting advice!

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5 Simple Phrases Every Respectful Parent Needs for the Little Years

2025-05-12
On: May 12, 2025
In: Parent

Inside: If you’re struggling to find the tools you need to navigate intense little people encounters as a respectful parent, these five simple phrases might be the tools you’ve been looking for. Once upon a time, I was most definitelyREAD MORE …

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27 Easy Snacks for Kids (Mostly Healthy Options)

2025-04-14
On: April 14, 2025
In: Cook, Homeschool, Parent

Inside: Are your kids hungry between meals all.the.time? If you’re drawing a blank on snack ideas, this giant list of healthy, easy snacks for kids is here to help! He crept up to me with a secretive grin on hisREAD MORE …

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12 Small Changes I Made Last Year That Made a Big Difference (10/10 Recommend)

2025-01-17
On: January 17, 2025
In: Declutter, Homeschool, Parent

Inside: We often underestimate the power of small changes. I’m reflecting on 12 changes I made last year that had a bigger impact on my happiness and overall wellbeing than I realized. A couple months ago, my 15-year-old told meREAD MORE …

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DIY Bug Spray with Essential Oils (Without Apple Cider Vinegar)

2024-06-20
On: June 20, 2024
In: Parent

Inside: Keep ticks and mosquitos OFF your kids (and you, too) this spring and summer with a homemade bug spray – made with essential oils and WITHOUT apple cider vinegar. Have fun outside without fear of all the scary, disease-carryingREAD MORE …

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30 Laid Back Spring Bucket List Ideas for Tired Parents

2024-04-26
On: April 26, 2024
In: Parent

Inside: Spring is here and with it comes the pressure to do all the spring things with your kids. But maybe you’re too tired to do all the things this year. Consider this article permission to slow down, choose justREAD MORE …

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9 Things You Don’t Need to Homeschool (And The Only Thing You Absolutely Do)

2024-03-30
On: March 30, 2024
In: Homeschool, Parent

Inside: So many parents don’t even try to homeschool because they think they need things you don’t actually need to homeschool. Here are nine things you don’t need to homeschool…and the one thing you absolutely do. I went to checkREAD MORE …

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Welcome! I’m June: Unschooling mom. Respectful parent to five amazing humans. Minimalist and simple living enthusiast.  READ MORE …

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