So here we are, midway through Blogtober and the teacher in me is stopping to reflect. When the month began, the plan was to blog 3 days/week and post to IG 3 days/week. This was a HUGE commitment, considering I hadn't blogged consistently in over a year, but I wanted to try. There's something fun and extra motivating about participating in a larger-than-myself event like Blogtober. So of the … [Read more...]
Fergal and the Bad Temper
Last week I shared some books I've been reading to help me better understand, love, and parent my son. Today's book is related to the same topic but written for him! Fergal and the Bad Temper (originally published in the UK as Fergal is Fuming!) is a relatable story about a little dragon who does not like to be told what to do. When Fergal is told to do something he doesn't want to do (i.e. … [Read more...]
Blog-Tober!
I recently saw another blogger post about Blog-tober. The idea of blogging something EVERY DAY for the month of October immediately appealed to and intimidated me. I haven't blogged in over a year (thanks in large part to an absolutely adorable (and unexpected) little munchkin who is currently napping!) but the itch to try again has set in. I figured, why NOT? I have absolutely nothing to lose by … [Read more...]