No one can do it all perfectly! We each have to decide what we're okay at failing at. What do I mean? Well, in spring of 2017, I worked more than normal, as I wrote an ELA curriculum for a client. I ...
Working from Home with Kids
Working From Home When Your Kids Are Sick
Five of my kids are sick today. So am I. With massive headaches, fevers, coughs, and a little baby who cries if we put her down, sick days can be trying. How in the world do I manage working from ...
How to Work from Home with School Aged Kids
If you're trying to work from home with school aged kids (I'm talking grades K-5 in this post), you've probably already realized that in many ways, it's easier than working from home with a toddler. ...
14 Tips for Freelancing with Babies
Are you struggling to balance freelancing with parenting? I hear you! With eight kids ranging from almost 1 to almost 16, a farm to care for, and a growing freelance business, my days are ...
An A-Z Guide: Q is for Quiet Time Is Your Friend
Have your kids outgrown naps? Most of mine have too! But, I still need time each day to focus on my business, so we started Quiet Time. After lunch each day, we take care of table chores. Then we ...
An A-Z Guide to Working at Home with Kids: E
What do your kids do if you leave them alone for a while? Depending on their ages, my kids find a variety of activities to engage them. I tend to appreciate the choices my elementary aged kids (and ...