by momsofthemidwest | Apr 26, 2020 | Blog
As a classical educating homeschool mom of four, I have always appreciated the Charlotte Mason method, especially her focus on reading quality literature through living books and the emphasis on nature play for children. While I certainly do not follow her method to...
by momsofthemidwest | Apr 5, 2020 | Blog
If you’ve been homeschooling or even researching it, you have likely heard of Charlotte Mason by now. She was a classical educator in the late 1800s and early 1900s who believed in educating “the whole person” and not merely a child’s mind. Her method consists...
by momsofthemidwest | Mar 19, 2020 | Blog
For me, the social-distancing we are going through in some ways isn’t a huge change. My husband and I both already work full-time from home and we homeschool our kids. We do have a full calendar when it comes to social activities, but honestly sometimes...
by momsofthemidwest | Mar 15, 2020 | Blog
You may have read our recent post discussing the problem with children getting way too much screen time. It’s a serious issue (an estimated 87% of infants and toddlers in the United States are getting too much screen time) and as parents we really should limit...
by momsofthemidwest | Aug 31, 2019 | Parenting
This is a great article about the benefits of nature play for kids that includes scientific research: 40 Astounding Benefits of Outdoor Nature Play for Kids There’s no denying we have some work to do when it comes to getting our kids outside. For both their mental and...
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