There's something I've been noticing lately. That squirrely feeling. You know the one.
Where everything feels a little off. A little uncomfortable. Like you just want to change something — anything — so it feels better again.
And if you're like me, that feeling makes you want to SWITCH the plan.
Try something new. Start over. Just to get out of the discomfort.
But here's what I've been learning:
That tension doesn't always mean something is WRONG.
Sometimes it means you're in the middle of figuring something out.
Stretching. Adjusting. Expanding. Becoming a different kind of mom than you were before.
And that part?
It's NOT supposed to feel smooth.
When we rush to fix it — when we jump to something new just to escape the itch — we actually interrupt the process.
We make it take longer to become who we're growing into.
So INSTEAD of trying to outrun the tension... What if you just let it be there? Not forever. Not without support.
But long enough to ask:
What is this showing me right now?
Because the most powerful shifts don't usually come from changing everything.
They come from staying with something just long enough for it to click.
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Washington Homeschool Organization In-Person Workshop Conference July 18, 2026 Federal Way, WA
This one-day conference brings homeschool families together for practical workshops, encouragement, and connection with other parents walking the same path.
I’ll be leading a session called:
Let’s Calm the Chaos and Create a Calm, Doable Homeschool Routine If your homeschool days feel reactive or overwhelming, this workshop will help you reset your approach and build a routine that actually works for your family.
START APRIL 14TH & 15TH, I’ll be hosting Oregon Park Meetup Days — simple, come-as-you-are gatherings for homeschool moms and kids to connect, breathe, and let the kids play.
These meetups are intentionally low-key. No curriculum talk required. No pressure to have it all figured out. Just real-life connection with other families walking a similar path.
They’ll be especially great if you’re:
New to homeschooling
Considering homeschooling and feeling curious
Or simply wanting more community for you and your kids
If you live in Oregon and would like details as plans come together, click below and I’ll make sure you’re the first to know as we head into spring.
🦁 5000 Awesome Facts About Animals by National Geographic Kids AGES 4–14
This book has been everywhere in our house this week.
All of my boys have been pouring over the photos, flipping pages, and randomly sharing facts they’ve picked up. It’s been one of those books that just keeps getting passed from kid to kid.
The pictures are stunning, and the information is laid out in a way that’s easy to jump in and out of — which is exactly why it works for a wide age range.
Honestly, if I had more time, I’d probably sit down and go through it myself.
This is one of those easy wins to leave out on the counter and let curiosity do the rest.
🚀 Galaxy Zack Series by Ray O’Ryan AGES 7-10
I’m going to be honest — I don’t think these books are anything particularly special.
They fall into that Magic Tree House style category of early chapter books for elementary-aged kids. Simple, quick reads, nothing groundbreaking.
But… they matter more than that.
My oldest loved these when he was younger, and now my 9-year-old is getting into them. And recently my oldest told me these books are what sparked his interest in sci-fi.
Now? He’s writing his own sci-fi story. He spends hours every week working on it.
So while the books themselves may not feel extraordinary — what they can ignite absolutely is.
Sometimes the value of a book isn’t how impressive it is… it’s what it awakens.
🏛️ Greeking Out by National Geographic Kids AGES 8-12
Another win from National Geographic Kids (they really are nailing this category).
This is such a great introduction to Greek mythology — especially if your kids are new to it.
The pages are easy to read, the illustrations are fun, and it doesn’t feel dense or overly complicated. No tiny, crammed text or archaic language to push kids away.
It gives kids access to these classic stories in a way that actually pulls them in instead of overwhelming them.
If you’ve been wanting to introduce mythology but weren’t sure where to start, this is a really approachable entry point.
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