Lessons Learned as a Parent of a Virtually-Schooled Student

Degrees of Maternity is going back to school! Well, sort of. And here's what I mean. Since Little Man (my 10-year-old son) has started his new school year -- virtual style, I feel like I've returned to a fresh new school year myself.  Every year I feel this same way -- like new school beginnings … Continue reading Lessons Learned as a Parent of a Virtually-Schooled Student →

Back to Natural Basics: Back to My Natural Roots

In talking about "Back to Natural Basics" for today's post, I thought it'd be on point to discuss a topic that I'm surprised I haven't previously explored here at Degrees of Maternity. Surprised, because it, quite frankly, was one of those pivotal turning points in my life -- almost a mindset shift about the beauty … Continue reading Back to Natural Basics: Back to My Natural Roots →

Family Responsibilities Come Before Content Marketing Every Time

I contemplated whether or not I would go ahead and publish this post or just wait until this coming Friday, but I just couldn't help myself. It's difficult to let huge gaps of time go by without visiting with you and letting my writing therapy do its inner healing. Truly, I count it a privilege … Continue reading Family Responsibilities Come Before Content Marketing Every Time →

Back to Natural Basics – Reblog: Homeschooled, Not Housebound

Children being active is about as natural of a basic tenet in life as they come. I'm constantly reminding myself of this very true fact, as Little Man starts his fifth-grade year of school. He'll be doing virtual school from home (through his magnet elementary school), and that makes it even more critical that I … Continue reading Back to Natural Basics – Reblog: Homeschooled, Not Housebound →

Back to Natural Basics: Reblog – Top 5 Back-to-School Prep Activities

What's more natural than dealing with the basics of the back-to-school blitz? A lot of you are full-swing in its midst as this post comes out, so I apologize for the after-the-fact perspective of this discussion. But those of you, like myself, are awaiting the impending start of a new school year -- although it … Continue reading Back to Natural Basics: Reblog – Top 5 Back-to-School Prep Activities →

Top 10 for Pursuing the Goal When You’re Not Getting Results

Everyone goes through periods in life when they question what they're doing, where they're headed, how they're doing it, and why they're doing it. And such introspection is most notable when individuals aren't seeing the results they'd like to when striving to reach a goal or achieve a certain outcome.  But not to worry. Folks … Continue reading Top 10 for Pursuing the Goal When You’re Not Getting Results →