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Showing Up as a Mother: What I’m Thinking About
I’ve been reflecting a lot these past several months. I’m coming to the realization that my job has crowded out my ability to truly “show up” as a mother for the past nine or so years.
And I’m not sure that I was truly aware that it was. I think I was fighting like hell to “have it all.” I am so passionate about educational equity and social justice through education. I see all the problems around us in the world and think, “We can solve so many of these issues if we nurture our children differently in schools.”
The Illusion of Showing Up as a Mother
There was so … Read More
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New Podcast Episode: 10 Things Saving Our Lives Right Now
On this most recent episode, we borrowed an idea from The Lazy Genius podcast and Barbara Brown Taylor to each share 10 things that are saving our lives right now. From farmer’s markets to time set aside for connecting with our children, we hope you will be delighted and inspired to notice what is helping you connect with a life of joy, purpose and community in this season. We start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e., beautiful, decodable readers developed by Sara and friends, peaceful seasons of parenting, and a new oven with an induction cooktop). Then we shift into Today’s Topic. Next we share a couple of … Read More
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Easy Sourdough Bread Recipe
Me? Making sourdough bread with this easy recipe? It feels like Sara from 10 years ago is emerging!
I remember reading about a CEO who said you could only pick 3 of 5 things if you were also launching a company: Exercise, Sleep, Work, Family, or Friends. And I remember being indignant about the idea of not getting to have all five things.
But, the truth is, I gave up a lot to launch a non-profit organization. And to parent two young children.
Ten years in, I am continuing to reclaim former parts of myself.
I’ve never made sourdough bread before, but I used to be a “from scratch” … Read More