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Parent (Page 5)

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!

two young sisters who have unlimited screen time playing a game together on a tablet

The Case for Unlimited Screen Time for Kids (From a Recovering Control Freak)

2021-04-26
On: April 26, 2021
In: Parent

Inside: Are you tired of screen time battles and searching for an alternative? Unlimited screen time might be the solution you’re looking for. Understand the reasoning behind unlimited screen time, the benefits of not limiting screens and what you needREAD MORE …

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10 Things I Stopped Doing That Made Me a Happier Mom

2020-12-31
On: December 31, 2020
In: Parent

Inside: Instead of making New Year’s resolutions your focus this year, why not make a stop-doing list, instead? Get inspired to make your own list by reading the 10 things I’ve stopped doing in the past few years that haveREAD MORE …

girl washing plate with sponge

Should Kids Do Chores? A Healthier Approach (for kids AND parents)

2020-07-06
On: July 6, 2020
In: Parent

Inside: Is assigning chores really worth it? And should kids even do chores at all? Here’s why I ditched complicated chore charts completely, and what I’ve found to be a much simpler and healthier approach to chores for our familyREAD MORE …

mom sitting on couch with young daughter, wondering, "Should I homeschool my child?"

Should I Homeschool My Child? 9 Questions to Help You Decide

2020-04-25
On: April 25, 2020
In: Homeschool, Parent

Inside: Wondering, “Should I homeschool my child?” Use these 9 questions to guide your decision-making process, plus get answers to commonly asked questions from veteran homeschoolers. I will never forget the day I decided to homeschool. I’d been going backREAD MORE …

house at twilight with lights on downstairs and lawn with wildflowers

35 Activities for Kids at Home (for when you’re out of ideas)

2020-04-24
On: April 24, 2020
In: Parent

Inside: Are you stuck at home with your kids? You’ll love these 35 (cheap) indoor activities for kids at home! I love being a stay at home mom. I do. But sometimes, being stuck at home all day with fourREAD MORE …

mom trying to cook and keep kids busy

How To Keep Kids Busy When Schools Close: 10 Tips that Actually WORK

2020-03-13
On: March 13, 2020
In: Parent

Inside: Wondering how to keep kids busy when schools are closed? These proven 10 tips from a homeschool mom of 5 will help you structure your days, stay sane, and get work done if you need to! We are livingREAD 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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