Image Credit: Unsplash Bringing a pet home often evokes visions of snuggles on the couch, fun times together, a loyal friend waiting for us when we get home. And while all that can be wonderfully true, there's another side to being a pet parent that we don't talk about as much: the emotional side. The quiet worry, the sudden panic when they eat something they shouldn't, and the deep sense ... » Learn More about The BIG FEELINGS of Pet Parents
Hi, I’m Stephanie!
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Hiya! I’m Steph, English teacher by trade, smack-talker by nature, and mother of three who lives by the mantra: life is too short, LAUGH! I hope you’ll stick around and check out my musings!
Finding Balance: The Privilege of Juggling Career Ambition and Family Life
Image credit Unsplash Trying to build a career while raising a family can feel like an impossible juggling act. One moment you're dreaming of that next promotion, and the next you're covered in glitter glue, wondering if you remembered to RSVP to a classmate's birthday party. I've been there ... » Learn More about Finding Balance: The Privilege of Juggling Career Ambition and Family Life
7 Activities That Encourage Physical Activity + Help Kids Burn Energy
Kids with endless reserves of energy can mean noise, mess, and even a little damage. Just ask my playroom wall where my son and his friends used to practice dunking on our indoor hoop... These kids are not “bad;” especially when they are young, they just have a lot of energy. A LOT. As parents, ... » Learn More about 7 Activities That Encourage Physical Activity + Help Kids Burn Energy
Elevating Your Outdoor Space
Pic Source - CCO License Hello. I'm at that fun stage of life where my brain insists we're 22, my birth certificate more than doubles that number, and my lower back has made the seamless transition into one-floor living in a retirement community. Currently, my hobbies have expanded to include ... » Learn More about Elevating Your Outdoor Space
After-School Activities Help Children Build Confidence
Confidence is one of those things that can be difficult to measure, but easy to spot when you see it. It's a student who used to hesitate participating in class slowly but surely begin volunteering answers. It's someone who was nervous about meeting new people beginning to make friends more easily. ... » Learn More about After-School Activities Help Children Build Confidence