https://clutterbug.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/too-much-crap1-3.png When we used to live in apartments we didn't have that much stuff. Each year the lease would come up, we would pack up, find another new cool apartment, and move on. Along the way we cleared out the clutter or anything extra that wouldn't match in the new place. I also wouldn't buy … Continue reading Declutter and Eat Your Butter
Category: Growth Mindset
Different Learning Styles
Howard Gardner had a theory of multiple intelligences, which basically states that we are born with certain ways of how we process information. We don’t all process information the same way. The problem that arises is that when we are trying to teach something, we assume that the person we’re teaching will understand us exactly. … Continue reading Different Learning Styles
The Real Reason Behind HANGRY Explained
A person can’t be friendly or nice when they’re hungry. A child cannot regulate their emotions if they’re hungry or sleepy. A person can’t have a high level of self-esteem if he isn’t in a safe environment. I’m sure you’ve heard of Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Maslow's theories were focused on maximizing well-being and … Continue reading The Real Reason Behind HANGRY Explained
How every child can thrive by age 5
I love TED talks. The most recent one I listened to was by a 7 year old girl named Molly Wright. Seven years old! Her topic was about child and brain development. Here are details from the Ted site: “What if I was to tell you that a game of peek-a-boo could change the world?" … Continue reading How every child can thrive by age 5
All About Reflection
What is Reflection? There is another reflection besides the mirror or window one. Reflection: serious thought or consideration. Reflection usually refers to taking a step back and seriously thinking about your life, your choices, behaviors, beliefs, etc. Reflecting prevents you from doing the same thing over and over again. Instead you think about whether doing … Continue reading All About Reflection
Parenting Styles
There are 4 main parenting styles. The fun part is that each style is very closely related to the behavior of the child! Here they are: AuthoritativeAuthoritarianPermissiveNeglectful The bad news is that the homes I grew up in had an Authoritarian style, and that is the one I naturally adopted for my children. The good … Continue reading Parenting Styles
What is a Teachable Parent?
First of all, what is a parent? The person who is taking care of the child’s health and safety, Preparing the child for life as a productive adult, and Communicating or transferring personal/cultural values. The hardest part of parenting? There is no set instruction manual when you get the baby! So what do we end up doing? … Continue reading What is a Teachable Parent?
How to be TEACHABLE or UNTEACHABLE
My embarrassing unteachable moment was when I was 18 and went to a new gym with a friend. I had no idea what I was doing with the equipment and how to do some of the exercises correctly, but that sure didn’t stop me. I was trying to do some ab crunches on the exercise … Continue reading How to be TEACHABLE or UNTEACHABLE
Topics of this Blog (in ABC order)
Just to give you all a nice "table of contents" of how many different topics I love to learn about! I always thought people who started a specific blog (such as a parenting blog) had to know enough information before they can share it. But turns out I don't have to be an expert to … Continue reading Topics of this Blog (in ABC order)
10 Reasons Why I Started This Blog
I have been homeschooling my kids for the last few years – turns out I love it, and the kids love it even more. I love learning, and this blog can cover all the topics I am learning about in one nice location. I don’t claim to be an expert on any of these topics, I … Continue reading 10 Reasons Why I Started This Blog
The Teachable Parent 
