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“Last Day” of School – Year in Review

By Shannen Espelien Leave a Comment

Is there ever actually a “last day” of a homeschool? As a homeschooling mama, I don’t want my kids to totally veg out over the summer so we keep a few lessons going, yet at a much more casual pace. What did we achieve this year? The main goal this year was to prepare for […]

Filed Under: Homeschool Tagged With: Life, muslim homeschool

Be Nice to Yourself, Moms

By Shannen Espelien 2 Comments

Last week’s post about parents who give their kids a hard time in jest got me thinking in general about how parents can be a positive influence in their kids’ lives. Our words about our kids’ actions isn’t the only way we can spew negativity into their lives. It is just as easy, probably easier, […]

Filed Under: Mama's Corner Tagged With: Family, Life, mama time, parenting

Our First Six Weeks

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Tulip is six weeks now, mashaAllah! I have to wonder if it would feel like a milestone if it wasn’t for a doctor’s appointment for both mom and baby at six weeks, plus when most working moms go back. Still, alhamdulilah, it feels like a special time. Tulip has to be the easiest baby I’ve […]

Filed Under: Mama's Corner Tagged With: baby, Family, Life

Don’t “Give Them a Hard Time”, Parents

By Shannen Espelien 1 Comment

“Oh, you know, I’ve got to give them a hard time.” It’s not funny. It gets tiring for kids to stand up for themselves time after time, year after year. Your jokes, your teasing, it doesn’t show them the love you say you have after someone calls you out, acting like a first grade bully. […]

Filed Under: Mama's Corner Tagged With: Family, Life, motherhood, parenting

How to Keep Kids Motivated

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Kids need renewed motivation throughout the years (or within a day) and if you’re anything like me, it is emotionally draining to be the cheerleader day after day. I’ve learned that I need to set up systems that keep Care Bear motivated without my reminding her and I can be the cheerleader from time to […]

Filed Under: Homeschool Tagged With: education, Life, motherhood

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