by newlifeamstump | Jan 24, 2021 | Children, Family, Health, Life, parenting, Uncategorized
This topic is probably a nightmare for parents, the not knowing what to say, wondering if it’ll be awkward, how to approach it, and all the rest. But you can both leave the conversation relaxed, trusted, comfortable, and informed. WIN. WIN. First, if she is...
by newlifeamstump | Apr 2, 2020 | Books, Children, Family, homeschool resources, Life, Messy LIfe, Michigan, Music, parenting, Review, Uncategorized
Here are more than 100 online learning and activity websites for your children. Lots of printable, interactive education, and fun for your kids. I have many mom friends who struggle to keep their kids busy while stuck at home. Are you one of them? Here are some sites...
by newlifeamstump | Dec 30, 2018 | Children, Family, Health, Life, Messy LIfe, parenting, Story, Uncategorized, Work
Love Your Life, Not the Things. A couple of months ago I decided to let go of stuff. And by stuff I mean in the greater sense. I want to get rid of worthless emotions like jealousy, anger, and regret. I am aware that these emotions can protect us at certain times in...
by newlifeamstump | Dec 29, 2018 | Family, Health, Life, Messy LIfe, Michigan, parenting, Story, Uncategorized
It’s just a few days away from 2019 and this year is coming to a close. Looking back, it was a crazy ass time and I wouldn’t want to repeat it. There were many good times and memories that I will take away from it, but it is also a year of heartache and loss....
by newlifeamstump | Oct 24, 2018 | Children, Family, Life, Michigan, parenting
So, my son is “that kid” in class now. His school has already put the label “bully” on him and told me that they have a zero tolerance for bullying. But I don’t think he is. I feel like he’s in a rough patch and the more attention he gets about...
by newlifeamstump | Jun 28, 2018 | Books, Cadillac, Children, Dreamers and Do-ers, Family, Life, Michigan, parenting, Review, Work
The Millennial Way Somedays I wonder, “Am I woke?”, and I also wonder, Do I even know what that means? As an older Millennial I struggle to meet the expectations of the generations before me and to try to understand the ones that I’m grouped up with. I am old...