It’s that time of year. The holidays are just around the corner, and after that comes the promises. “This year, I’ll work out more!” “I will job… Read more “Worry about your OWN SELF! (My 2015 Resolution)”
Author: bernhardsonbunch
Writing about my experiences as an educator in public and private schools as well as a mom to two boys
Motherhood: When your plans go out the window…
I’ve always been a planner. I’ve pretty much had my life planned since I was old enough to form sentences. I wrote a book when I was… Read more “Motherhood: When your plans go out the window…”
How to Have a Christmas Smörgåsbord
“Christmas”, in my family, doesn’t refer to simply one day, but several days. Our family is scattered about the country, which leads to no less than four… Read more “How to Have a Christmas Smörgåsbord”
Reluctantly Fun Snow Projects
I’m not a snow fan. I fake it, for the sake of my snow-loving sons and Minnesota-transplant husband, but I pretty much hate snow. The only time… Read more “Reluctantly Fun Snow Projects”
Including the Kids in Thanksgiving Prep
Thanksgiving is right around the corner! For an over-planner like me, this means the spreadsheets, lists, and plans of attack are flying through my head this week.… Read more “Including the Kids in Thanksgiving Prep”
Teaching Thankfulness During the Holiday Season
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. To me, it’s like Christmas, but without the stress of gift-buying. This year, with my boys being 3 and 6 years… Read more “Teaching Thankfulness During the Holiday Season”
Tooth fairy-ing like a Pro
For the fourth time in the past 6 months, my son announced tonight “Mommy!! I lost a TOOTH! The tooth fairy is coming again!!”Once again, my real-life… Read more “Tooth fairy-ing like a Pro”
Why It’s Okay For Kids to Misspell
Recently, I came across this article which discusses why spelling tests, and the “spelling test” model of teaching kids how to spell, isn’t as effective as we… Read more “Why It’s Okay For Kids to Misspell”
Buh-bye, Cable!
I am a child of the 1980s/early 1990s. Cable television was a big part of my childhood. I grew up with Nickelodeon, Looney Tunes, Animaniacs, and occasionally,… Read more “Buh-bye, Cable!”
You Say It’s Your Birthday?!
Three out of the four people living in my house have fall birthdays. My husband and I often joke that our wedding anniversary in August is… Read more “You Say It’s Your Birthday?!”
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