Part three, you gasp? Good heavens, how many parts are there for setting up a simple daily Quiet Time?!?! Well, for some unicorn children, it is one step. But, to be honest, those parents don’t even need Quiet Time. For the rest of us, it is a bit of a science—but when done correctly, it…
The Quiet Time “How To” Series: Part Two
Welcome back to my Quiet Time “How To” Series! As a Mama of four busy kids, I can assure you that you are going to LOVE your daily Quiet Time. This wasn’t a surprise to me, of course. I knew I would love an hour to myself each afternoon! A whole hour to rest, have…
The Quiet Time “How to” Series: Part One
I’ve got Quiet Time on the brain right now! (Okay, to be fair, that’s not exactly new—I’m pretty much always thinking about Quiet Time.) But lately? It’s been next-level. Like, full-on, knee-deep-in-Quiet-Time mode over here. Why? Because I’m on a mission. A mission to make quiet, independent play and learning feel less like a battle…
What a Daily Quiet Time looks like for Me.
A bit of a different post here today, my friend. I share a lot on this blog about Quiet Time. A LOT. I share about daily quiet time activities for kids, quiet time activities that are mess-free, quiet time activities using things you have at home, and I even have an incredible Quiet Time Club! …
5 Things that Make a Calm Home
Eight years ago or so, I never dreamt I would be writing a post for you on tips for curating a calm home. My home was the farthest thing from calm! But a calm home was what I really wanted, it became a priority for me, and I committed to find a way. And guess…
5 Things that Encourage Independent Play
As the {self-proclaimed} Quiet Time Queen, I get asked a lot about how to help children play independently. So, like most things in my life, if I am asked about something enough, it is going to wind up being a blog post. I thought this the PERFECT time to share my 5 tips for encouraging…
The Best Ideas for Organizing Toys!
Here we are, two days into the New Year and I thought it the perfect time to share with you a few of my tried-and-true toy organizing tips. Why? Oh no reason … only that it looks as though a gigantic toy box has thrown up all over my entire house. Having been a mom…
Storytelling for Preschoolers: Process Art to Process Emotions
Do you share stories about your day around the dinner table? Or retell classic stories? These are both amazing ways to expose your children to the benefits of storytelling. What about encouraging your children to make up their own stories with storytelling for preschoolers? When our children tell us made up stories, they foster their creativity,…
Attachment Breaks while Working from Home with Kids
My sister-in-law is among the many, many, many parents who is now trying to navigate her way through working from home with her three young children. She suggested I write a post about Attachment Breaks for parents to take with their children during the day. Brilliant! You see, I believe in this idea whole heartedly,…
Working from Home? This is a GREAT Schedule
Alright my suddenly working from home friends whose children are suddenly home with you; this post is for you! Yesterday I shared with you the schedule we are using right now at home. This is a great schedule that children really thrive within. It is ideal if you can get your work done in the…