Today marks four weeks since we began my attempt to incorporate routine and structure into my children’s days. I originally began these exercises because after several months of quarantine and “free” time I noticed they were becoming bored, unruly, lazy,…
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Mental Synchronization (Part 2)
We are now exactly two weeks into my mental synchronization “experiment.” Here are my key takeaways so far: 1) First of all, I do not have the fortitude, aptitude, or patience to be a teacher of young children and I’m…
Mental Synchronization (Part 1)
I’m borrowing this phrase from Frozen because it’s perfect for the plan I’m putting into place this week. Plus, it’s so fun singing that part of the song: “men-tal syn-chro-ni-za-tion.” Admit it, you sang that line in your head, too,…
Mental Overload … And Then Some
I’m struggling today. I can’t seem to muster even a nanosecond of positivity. It’s making me feel so heavy inside and I’m not sure how to shake it off. Writing usually helps but I woke up uninspired today. I think…