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How to Wear Your Kids Out in Bad Weather

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How to Wear Your Kids Out in Bad Weather Do you ever wonder how to wear your kids out in bad weather? Folks, it’s cold out there today. It’s so cold that it hurts to be outside. Typically, we subscribe to the saying “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing.” We are usually outside…

How to Encourage a Reluctant Writer

by Cait Curley 2 Comments

FTC Disclosure: This post contains Amazon Affiliate links.* Have you ever wondered how to encourage a reluctant writer? Earlier this year, Leo went through a “reluctant writer” phase. This phase was fascinating to me because Leo has always loved to write. I’m convinced he actually taught himself to read through writing, as he used to meticulously copy his favorite books (both words and…

Gift Ideas (without the buy buy buy)

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FTC Disclosure: This post contains Amazon Affiliate links.* ‘Tis the season for crowded malls, UPS and FedEx deliveries, and an influx of you-must-buy-this-thing-right-now commercials. Are you tired of all the accumulating stuff in your life? Are you looking to get in the holiday spirit but avoid the buy-buy-buy this year? Well, we here at My Little Poppies…

How to Keep a Book Log for Your Little Reader

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This morning I realized that it has been six months since we had Leo assessed for giftedness. Six months ago we learned exactly how gifted he is, and also realized that homeschooling was quite likely the only type of schooling that could adequately meet his needs. After sharing the scores, the psychologist recommended that we start…

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