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Traveling with Kids: San Francisco
One of the things that makes me anxious (there are many!) is thinking about how quickly my children are going to grow up. I’m friends with many of my former students and/or their families on Facebook, so I have watched children go from 3rd grade to high school in the blink of an eye.
When Matt and I are falling asleep together and trying to talk about things that don’t induce anxiety (no Trump talk!), I’ll ask him questions like, “What can we do to make sure we truly savor this time with our children?”
One of our answers is family vacations. During our most recent Fall Break, I had … Read More
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Montessori Vacations for Elementary-Aged Children
When Henry attended private school at Austin Montessori School (before we opened a public Montessori school in East Austin), I remember listening to a presentation about how to build a love of reading in children. Unexpectedly, the conversation veered into the concept of Montessori vacations. They didn’t name it that, exactly, but bear with me.
The presenter shared a story about a family that had been reading about wild horses in North Carolina. They then planned an entire trip to search for the horses in real life. That concept stuck with me! I think it’s so amazing to explore learning in a fun and self-directed way.
Now that my … Read More
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Personal Organization System for Non-Profit Leaders
Those of us working moms (especially leaders in non-profit organizations) who are trying to “fit it all in” have no choice but to have really strong personal organizational systems. While maintaining a tight system for managing to-dos might seem like it turns you into an uptight person who can’t enjoy life, I actually find it’s the opposite! The more I get things out of my brain and into a system and the more I plan strategically and block out personal time, the more I can be spontaneous and joyful in the time I free up. This post is all about my personal organization system as a non-profit leader.
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