Posts tagged Winter
Oils for Winter Blues

For some like myself, the shorter daylight hours and colder temperatures of the winter months can cause feelings of sadness and depression — commonly known as SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). Besides frequently feeling melancholy, the so-called “winter blues” can include a number of different symptoms: a depressed immune system, lethargy and low energy, sleeping problems, loss of interest in activities you usually enjoy, changes in appetite, weight gain, agitation, and difficulty concentrating. No fun!

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Homeschooling Hacks: Overcoming "Winter Burnout"

If you are new to schooling at home this year and feel like you have hit a wall, this is NORMAL! Every school year starts with new books, new clothes, new routines, and a new excitement. This rolls into the holiday season where all the emotions are flying so… more excitement, maybe some more new, maybe travel, you get the point…then the end of January hits or the beginning of February and you or your kids (most likely both of you if it is your first year homeschooling) hit a wall.

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Winter Homeschooling Hacks

Homeschooling through winter blues and blahs ...

This time of year, we’re all feeling the are-we-there-yet winter blues. Even though it’s finally March, months of cold weather and its accompanying cabin fever have wreaked havoc on emotions, motivation, and enthusiasm. Nowhere is this more evident than in our home classroom (for both mom and students)!

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