Meaningful Mama

You may have guessed it from the title. The theme of today's newsletter is "Chemistry." Who doesn't love some great kid science experiments. You don't have to love science yourself to not appreciate magical things happening in an experiment. I hope you enjoy these collected chemistry lessons. A few of the ones that link back to my site have character-building lessons that go along with them. Science Object Lesson that Teaches Leadership Candy Cane Experiment DIY Lava Lamp The Funniest...

Friends and feelings. That is the theme for today's newsletter. What an important topic to teach kids! Brain researcher, John Medina, says that empathy is a leading predictor of social competency in children. For some children, empathy and being sensitive to others' feelings comes very naturally. For many, selfishness is all too prevalent, and so teaching kids about the feelings of others is essential. I want to start by sharing an article I wrote called, "Mom, I Don't Have any Friends." How...

Fall is my favorite season. I've heard it said, "I wasn't ready for bikini season, but I'm definitely ready for hoodie season." That's me all the way. There's something about the changing of the season and the coziness of the fall that speaks to me. How about you? What's your favorite season. To celebrate, let's do all things fall today. Get your hoodie on, grab a warm coffee, light a candle, and throw a blanket over you as you browse through the resources I have for you today. How to Make a...

Man. It's felt like a crazy couple of weeks. I had in my mind that this summer was going to be more chill, and it felt busier than ever. Entering into the rhythms of back-to-school, I always look forward to a quieter, more-rhythmic time, and it's been anything but that. Typically, I even take a "day off" when the kids go back-to-school. I take a whole day to do whatever I want to do with no work and no chores. I haven't even taken my day off yet. Hopefully, next week. All that said, I feel...

Arrr you playing along and tried to guess the theme of this weeks' newsletter based on the title? As you can see from the picture, the theme of today's crafts and activities collection is: Pirates. The picture above is my daughter and some of her cousins. We have an uncle who lives on Flathead Lake in Montana. We took a family trip there, and part of that trip was heading out to an island (I think it was Wild Horse Island) where the older kids had put together a pirate treasure hunt. We all...

Yes, the title of my newsletter gives a hint as to what the theme of the week might be. Did you catch it this time? This weeks theme is: Our Five Senses. I have updated on older post of mine to highlight this week, and, as always, collected posts from other bloggers who also have great resources for parents, grandparents, and moms. By the way, shout out to all of the grandparents out there that are using my content to engage with their grandkids. You are leaving a legacy. I hope this content...

What a vast and beautiful universe we live in. It whispers the hand of God, and it's exciting to study and imagine what is beyond what we can see. I want to celebrate the vastness of this creation but sharing with you some ideas for kids centered around flight and space. I hope you enjoy the resources shared today. Glow-in-the-Dark Space Scenes Rocket STEM Challenge Planets Free Notebooking Pages & Craft Free Printable Constellation Cards Spcae Coloring Posters & Craft Cardboard Space Shuttle...

My newsletter today is going to be two fold. The lighthearted topic is back-to-school. It's coming quick. I'm going to provide some fun ideas and resources to help get you ready. The next topic is going to focus on having uniquely wired kids. I want to share a few of my thoughts, having raised a neurodivergent kiddo myself and then provide some resources from my blog on the topic. Back to School Back to School Bus Craft Back-to-School Goal Setting Sheets First Day of School Interview...

Sorry for the lack of an email last week. We were on vacation. We were celebrating my husband's parents' 50th wedding anniversary. Above you will see a current picture of our family. As you can see, the kids are getting older. Both being together for a week with everyone around and celebrating such a milestone makes me reflect on family. We've had so many years of intentional parenting. It has been a journey, with hard times and fun times, but the investment is worth it. If you are in the...