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This post was first published on February 2, 2009.

I don’t share many parenting tips here, mostly because I don’t have a lot. I’ll venture into pantry organization or budgeting — but raising up the next generation? Now that’s territory in which I feel rather unqualified to write.

That said — I do have a few tricks up my sleeve. And this one is one I use often, and usually works brilliantly.

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taking care of yourself

Grace… Heap it on Yourself

by Tsh 50 comments
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Parents have a lot on their plates. Even when everything is normal — the daily routine hums steadily with cleaning, cooking, running errands, kissing owies, and paying bills — I wouldn’t be surprised if your default mode is exhaustion by the end of the day. I know it is with me.
But take the [...]

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relationships

Understanding Your Personality: Balancing Tasks and People

by Mandi 43 comments
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While personality tests and reading about personality types have been regarded by some as self-indulgent navel gazing, there is real value that comes from identifying your natural tendencies. Every personality has strengths and weaknesses, and understanding what yours are allows you take advantage of the strengths and create a plan to overcome the weaknesses.
The most [...]

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New on Simple Homeschool: How to Homeschool with a Baby or Toddler

by Tsh
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Jamie at Simple Homeschool wrote a sweet post today about straddling that fine line between parenting a preschooler and educating an older child at home. It’s something I’m mulling over as we make plans for my daughter’s first year of kindergarten in the fall.
From her post:
“The only thing you can predict when you have [...]

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productivity

20 Tips for Finding your Routine with Kids

by Tsh 31 comments
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This post was first published on March 23, 2009.
Reader Marilyn asks:
“I am struggling to set some kind of schedule for my family. I’m new to the SAHM thing (I went back to work after my son was five months) and have a five-month-old and a three-year-old who is now at home with me. I’ve [...]

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Weekend Reading

by Tsh
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Homemade One-Size Cloth Diaper Pattern & Wipes Recipe :: Keeper of the Home
The Myth of Monthly Payments :: Money Saving Mom
Decorating with Serving Dishes :: Nesting Place
Works for Me: Medicine Spoons :: Rocks in My Dryer
Inspired by Life: Finding Your Style :: The Inspired Room

And while you’re enjoying your weekend reading, go ahead and subscribe [...]

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productivity

Big Rocks First

by Tsh 24 comments
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The concept is simple: You have a jar, and you need to fill it with rocks of different sizes. The most logical way to make sure they all fit is to first place the big rocks in the jar, and gradually follow with smaller rocks, until you top off the jar with the [...]

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