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How To Be a More Relaxed and Confident Homeschool Mom {With Printable}

By Karen Patten 3 Comments

This year I am learning how to homeschool my son. As a beginner, I had no idea how to start - scheduling, organization, classroom hacks, record keeping, or any of the supplies I would need. I'd researched and known the benefits for my son of secular homeschooling for a long time.  Here are planning tips, ideas, printables, and I'll also share my reasons to homeschool. You can do this. #homeschool #starthomeschool www.themidlifemamas.com

Spoiler Alert: After researching some of the reasons to homeschool that motivate other families to start homeschooling, this year I'm jumping in to homeschool my fifth grade son. As a rookie, I wanted nothing more than to be a relaxed and confident homeschool mom with a great answer to the question, ... Read More

Filed Under: Homeschool Journey Tagged With: boy mom, connecting with children, nurture creativity, positive parenting, raising advocates, read with children, sensitive child

How Each Of Us Can Help Immigrant Families Suffering At The Border

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I wanted to help immigrant families who are detained and separated at the border. Many have been separated from children, regardless of the age of the child. I used to be an attorney, so I contacted other attorneys who would have leads on how one person can help. Here I’m sharing that information so that anyone who wants to help can. It’s not expensive, and doesn’t require a donation. #immigrantfamilies #immigrant #families #EndFamilyDetention #KeepFamiliesTogether www.themidlifemamas.com

I've lost much sleep in these last days scared and worried for these children and their parents, wanting to help immigrant families, and staying desperately attached to my facebook feed and all the news sites to see if there is any way that a "regular" person can help. Expressing outrage isn't ... Read More

Filed Under: Good Character Traits Tagged With: be authentic, connecting with children, parenting tips, positive parenting, raising advocates, social justice, tough talks, tween

12 Epic Tween and Teen Books That Smash Traditional Gender Roles

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It's not too hard to find books with main characters who defy gender roles for younger children. They teach valuable lessons about equality and gender based double standards. But I couldn't find kids books that defy gender stereotypes and roles once they become school age and start looking for characters who don't conform to traditional gender stereotypes. Then I found this list which has some of the most entertaining stories out there that also just happen to show characters turning stereotypical or traditional gender roles upside down! #genderroles #stereotypes #gender www.themidlifemamas.com

Spoiler Alert: It's not too hard to find books with main characters who defy gender stereotypes for younger children. They teach valuable lessons about equality and gender based double standards. But finding kids books that defy gender stereotypes and roles once they become school age and start ... Read More

Filed Under: Good Character Traits Tagged With: childrens stories, nurture creativity, positive parenting, raising advocates, read with children, sensitive child, social justice, tween

25 of the Most Interesting Stories To Get Kids Talking About World Religions

By Karen Patten 1 Comment

This list of stories for kids about religions is more than just a pretty picture and another book list. Connecting with one of the commonalities of all religions - compassion - binds us together and sparks understanding and empathy. Pick something off this list for you and your child to read - the world will be better for it! #stories #reading www.themidlifemamas.com

As I started to look for books to include on this list - I wanted to share a list of stories for kids about religion throughout the world that would spark conversation about the differences in some of the world's most popular religions. But the more great stories about world religions I found, the ... Read More

Filed Under: Homeschool Journey Tagged With: raising advocates, read with children, tough talks, young children

The Conversation That Will Make You Fight For Social Change Every Day

By Karen Patten 1 Comment

Do you want to teach your child to have the courage to stand up for social change? www.themidlifemamas.com

I didn't enter the Whole Foods to become involved in social change, just to pick up the few things on my list. But I brought home so much more than groceries. I’d seen the elderly African-American woman in the store before I approached her in the check out line. She’d been in the meat ... Read More

Filed Under: Good Character Traits Tagged With: raising advocates, social justice

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Hi, I’m Karen, the Atlanta mama, writer, and creator at Intentional Family Life. I'm a passionate advocate for intentional living so that you can experience all that you deserve for yourself and your family. Here, I inspire moms to chose what matters most and then to only do the things that move them closer to what matters most. Read More About Karen…

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This is the best-ever list of self help books; each book is overflowing with words of encouragement for women. Each one of these books is perfect for moms, any woman really, who is looking for personal development, growth, and life changing motivation. From time to time, all of us need inspiration to keep going through marriage or divorce, depression or anxiety, or when we are simply learning to be who we authentically are in our 40’s. I love how each book shares – in its own way - genuine heart felt words and ideas from women based on their personal experiences. #selfhelp #selfhelpforwomen #anxiety #depression #selfhelpbooks #selfhealing www.themidlifemamas.com

10 Books That Will Make You The Best Version Of Yourself

Parenting a highly sensitive child can be challenging. During school breaks or other changes in routines, activities, or schedules, some signs and traits of emotional or sensitive children may become more pronounced. As a mom, these tips were so helpful to me to learn when my child was struggling with difficult feelings or thoughts and how I could really help him get through a challenging situation. #emotionalsensitivity #highlysensitivechild #emotionsforkids www.themidlifemamas.com

One Thing Your Highly Sensitive Child Needs From You

Dear Mom who feels like she's failing. Is there one thing we use to define motherhood? To figure out if we're doing ok as moms? This is the heartbreaking story that reveals the most important thing mothers do. #motherhood #goodmom #dearmom www.themidlifemamas.com

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