Author: teachmomlearn

I'm a mom, a special education teacher, and a lifelong lover of learning, cats, desserts, and nature.
Share Your Self-Care: Easy, Fun Activities to do with Your Toddler

Share Your Self-Care: Easy, Fun Activities to do with Your Toddler

Self-care is critical, but it’s also something we often neglect. It’s so easy to start the day with the intention to take time for yourself, but then the day actually happens, and before you know it, it’s 8PM and the only thing you have energy for is sitting on your couch…

Conquering Mom Guilt: 12 Things to Forgive Yourself for Right Now

Conquering Mom Guilt: 12 Things to Forgive Yourself for Right Now

Mom guilt is real, and it is vicious. It creeps in when we least expect it, and it drags our joy down into a world of questioning ourselves. Are we good enough? Are we fun enough? Do our children know how much we love them? Are we good enough partners? Have we given enough of ourselves to work and home? Is there something more we could be doing?…

10 Easy Strategies to Make Your Toddler Excited About Story Time -Plus Books Your 1-Year-Old Will Love!

10 Easy Strategies to Make Your Toddler Excited About Story Time -Plus Books Your 1-Year-Old Will Love!

I love to read. As a child, I woke up early on weekend mornings so I could try to finish an entire Babysitter’s Little Sister book before the rest of the house woke up. And whenever a new Harry Potter book came out, I was there (usually in costume) and didn’t put the book down until it was finished. As soon as I had Rae, I couldn’t wait to share my love of books with her…