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GRIN & GRIT
real life. real grit. still grinning.


Where the coffee is strong, the Wi-Fi is unpredictable, and 'Are we done yet?' is the unofficial school motto. Join us as we juggle lessons, laughter, and the occasional meltdown—learning happens, even if the kitchen looks like a disaster zone!


"Because I Said So!" — An Ode to Old School Parenting and Why I’m Evolving
From "Because I Said So" to “What do you think?”—let’s evolve parenting to build respect, curiosity, and growth with a little humor.
Feb 253 min read


Daily Routine: Trying to Fit It All In
Lesson plans? More like rough sketches. Every day’s a new adventure in teaching, surviving, and snack distribution.
Mar 30, 20254 min read


Homeschooling Chronicles: Tips For Sleep Deprived Days
Running on fumes while homeschooling? Some days, I switch to 'flex mode'—less stress, more review, and a secret weapon: the tablet!
Mar 5, 20253 min read


From Engineer to Educator: Creative Learning Activities for Kids with Autism
Bubble Burst When I first dove into teaching my children with autism, I didn’t realize I’d need a toolkit filled with patience, meditation, and maybe a dash of dissociation for those moments when I just need to mentally check out! My engineering degree equipped me for equations, not epic educational adventures. Yet here I am, navigating the wild world of learning with a fresh perspective—sometimes energized, often baffled, and with hopelessness that thankfully dissipates like
Oct 1, 20243 min read


Homeschooling Chronicles: Tips For Sleep Deprived Days
Balancing homeschooling and exhaustion, I embrace 'flex days' with helpful apps like Duo ABC and IXL, cutting myself some slack when needed!
Aug 18, 20243 min read


The Chaos of Being the Teacher and Dr. Mom
What Homeschooling Does NOT look like! Homeschool Teacher Let's talk about the wild ride of being a homeschool mom of three, therapist, analyst, and bearer of several other hats. If I had a penny for every role I play in a day, I could buy a small island and hide there. Every day, I don my teacher hat and dive into the chaos of educating my kids. It's not just about teaching them; it's about figuring out how to teach each of them. Do they understand the lessons? Am I too str
Aug 18, 20245 min read
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