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2021 Holiday Gift Guide: A Few Ideas
I’m excited to report that I have finished all of my holiday shopping! I can’t share the list of everything I bought (gotta keep it a surprise for the recipients), but I can share a few ideas in case they are helpful.
Inspirational Water Bottle ($19): Am I the only one who loves having spare water bottles around? I love having extra ones on hand when my regular bottle needs a good wash. Or when my children have absconded with mine…If you like the design but are looking for something other than a water bottle, you might also like this canvas tote bag ($16), wall clock ($31), or hardcover journal… Read More
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My Mantra for 2022: How I’m Planning to Stay Grounded
As I was writing my last Executive Director update for Montessori For All, I had a startling realization:
The past three school years have been impacted by COVID.
I get that it’s a little odd to have that realization this late in the game. But I’ve really just had my head down in an attempt to get through it.
In the professional realm, my team and I had to reimagine our entire school model during Spring Break 2020. Then it was all boots on the ground to deliver technology, get apps up and running, and figure out how to do everything in a new way, like Community Circles and end-of-year … Read More
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New Podcast Episode: Family Mission Statements
I had fun chatting with Katherine about our family mission statements. I particularly appreciated reflecting on how I’m continuing to grow as a mother. Parenting is hard for me, y’all!
In the episode, we start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e., looking forward to Fall activities and good weather, as well as shoulder pain and struggling to fit in time for oneself). Then we shift into Today’s Topic focused on writing family mission statements or manifestos. We talk about our process for writing our family mission statements, we read our actual statements, and we share our top two parenting priorities in this stage of life as well as what … Read More