Have you ever wished you could sit down for coffee with your child’s teacher to really hear what’s on her heart? If you’ve been dreaming of going deeper to open the lines of communication, I hope this is a good start in the right direction! Here are 10 Things Your Child’s Teacher Wants You to Know. I’ve gathered feedback from 10… Read More
Free Printable Notes to Inspire a Fresh Start!
Welcome to a new year full of exciting possibilities! As hard as it is to believe, 2016 is upon us and that means it’s time to get motivated to start fresh and bring our best for all that lies ahead. Here are 21 lunch note freebies to help you and your loved ones get inspired to dream big and cast… Read More
5 Creative Ways to Teach Kids While Traveling
Many thanks to Tammie Polk for today’s guest post – this is the start of a kids’ education series here at She Lives Free I have a confession to make: I keep a list of zoos and museums in my purse when I’m traveling. When I make out our trip itinerary, I include educational field trips. If we are going… Read More
Fun & Educational TV Shows for Older Kids
Discover educational TV shows for older kids! For all the ups & downs and bittersweet moments of my kids getting older, no doubt there are so many sweet sides to having kids old enough for lots of things they weren’t ready for just a few years ago. A recent notable realization in our household is our kids are ready for… Read More
A Parent’s Guide to Online Education Resources
Once upon a time, I was a brand spankin’ new, fresh-faced, wide-eyed homeschooling mom. You see, I never ever planned, let alone pictured myself in this role, EVER. It’s just that unexpected life circumstances practically begged me to start homeschooling my children to create the kind of flexibility my kids and I needed to be able to visit my husband more… Read More
Must Read Parenting Posts of 2014
When I first started this blog in October of 2013, I never dreamed that it would grow to what it is today. Fourteen months in, and you and countless other readers play a huge role in making this blog what it is today. Thank you for reading, for all your thoughtful comments, and for hanging with me on Facebook, Twitter, and… Read More