I recently spoke to a friend who was struggling with her child’s separation anxiety. She’d...
Jessica Perkins
BlogSelf directed education is way more than just play
Whatcha working on? Oh, nothing - just playing. They say. Inspired by #rubegoldberg machines we saw last year at the @pghkids (still), they are creating. Do you know what I see? More than just playing? I see collaboration; problem solving; complex cognitive think...
First I must love myself – setting boundaries
Hey Loves. I wanted to talk to you a bit about boundaries. See, for a long time I used to push past my own no and allow myself to get bullied into doing things I didn't want to do - or things that weren't actually in my best interest. I wanted to please people...
Just do it – jump in – practice it – Magic in the everyday moments
Tonight, little man fell asleep early, which meant special time with the big kids. I pulled out the thank you notes, cards, paper, and markers and began scrolling some gratitude letter writing - soon they joined in. We listened to the radio while writing and drawing...
Brain – Mind/Matter
I loved this visual from Beacon House so much that I drew it in my journal as a reminder. A visual of the way in which a young persons brain develops. They cannot reach their higher order functioning for awhile. 1. The first part that develops is...
Educational Toys Gift Guide
I often get questions about age-appropriate gifts for the children on your gift lists. I typically take the time to type out all of the products that are a good fit for your little ones ages and reasons why they are beneficial, but this year I’m sharing my go-to picks...
Tools and Toys for homeschooling and learning through play at home
Children learn best through play. The environment where a child learns can be used as a second teacher or guide. Having the proper tools and toys available makes homeschooling easier on everyone. Knowing that learning is literally, built right in to each of these...
Do Something Good… Every Day
Homeschooling was the educational route that always resonated with me for a number of reasons. But the opportunity and ability to educate the whole child every day was a huge one. �One way I ensure this happens is that I challenge my kids to do something good for each...
Quality Time with Kids – Special Time – Small Ways to Build Connection
I love quality time with my kids. And if my kids are like your kids, each one of them is uniquely gifted, motivated, and has a different set of interests, so naturally, loving them, means honoring all of these pieces when we spend time together. With my oldest, we...
A Child’s Brain Development
This visual from Beacon House is amazing and such a good reminder of the development of a young person's brain. Let's focus on the second part or the Limbic brain, responsible for attachment and emotional development. When a child is going through a huge life...
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