All Blog Posts

This is a place to see all of the blogs I have written from newest to oldest. If I make a few edits to old blogs, they stay where they are (date wise), but if I make a lot of modifications, I’ll give the blog an updated date, and it will pop up higher on the list….in case you were wondering. 🙂

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Embracing Motherhood How Children's Brains are Wired for Learning — Why Ages 0-3 is the MOST Crucial Time of Brain Development
I've raised five children, and I've learned though experience…
December 23, 2022/by Stacey Maaser

ruby julian bat — Teach Your Toddler How to Read
After teaching letter names and letter sounds really really well…
October 2, 2022/by Stacey Maaser

ophelia daddy flashcards — Teach Your Baby How to Read
I wouldn't have thought it was possible unless I tried it with…
October 2, 2022/by Stacey Maaser

why every family should have a trampoline — We Use Our Trampoline Just About Every Day!
On a whim one afternoon while shopping at Walmart, I decided…
April 22, 2020/by Stacey Maaser

setting up a homeschool routine — How to Start a Homeschool Routine During Covid-19
As a former classroom teacher and currently a stay at home mom…
April 20, 2020/by Stacey Maaser

Untitled design (7) — 26 Learning Centers for a Homeschool Preschool Environment
I love setting up an environment where my young preschool aged…
March 5, 2020/by Stacey Maaser

Embracing Motherhood How to Make Sourdough Muffins — How to Make Whole Wheat Sourdough Muffins
I have tried so many different recipes for sourdough bread, and…
February 21, 2020/by Stacey Maaser

#1-Oral Language Development Lays the Foundation for Reading
Oral language development is one of the most important aspects…
February 20, 2020/by Stacey Maaser

how to engage your baby with reading — #2-How to Engage Your Baby or Young Child with Reading
When should you start reading to your child? The answer is...right…
February 19, 2020/by Stacey Maaser

learning to read begins with the abcs — #3-Learning How to Read Begins with the ABCs
Learning the ABCs lays the foundation for all future reading…
February 18, 2020/by Stacey Maaser

memorizing words is what good readers do — #4-Memorizing Words (Before Sounding Them Out) Leads to Reading
While teaching my own five children how to read, I have discovered…
February 17, 2020/by Stacey Maaser

Building Vocabulary with Colors, Numbers, and Shapes (Part 4 in a Teach Your Child to Read Series) — #5-Building Vocabulary with Numbers, Colors, and Shapes
By teaching children numbers, colors, and shapes, it will give…
February 16, 2020/by Stacey Maaser

Teaching Phonics with Three Letter Words (Part 6 in a Teach Your Child to Read Series) — #6-Teaching Phonics with Three Letter Word Families
Phonics is a crucial part of learning how to read and involves…
February 15, 2020/by Stacey Maaser

teaching phonemic awareness through quality literature — #7-Unlock the Final Stages of Reading with Advanced Phonemic Awareness
If you teach letter names and letter sounds really really well…
February 14, 2020/by Stacey Maaser

independent readers — #8-Reading Comprehension Strategies Lead to Independent Readers
When you interact with books before, during, and after reading…
February 13, 2020/by Stacey Maaser

Reinforcing Reading With Writing (Part 8 in a Teach Your Child to Read Series) — #9-Reinforcing Reading with Writing
Learning how to write is the final step to becoming literate!…
February 12, 2020/by Stacey Maaser

teach your child to read in 5 steps — Teach Your Child to Read in 5 Simple Steps
Teaching your child to read can be easy and fun, especially if…
February 11, 2020/by Stacey Maaser

How We Manage a Bedtime Routine with Five Young Children
Over the years, we have tweaked our bedtime routine to help us…
September 28, 2018/by Stacey Maaser

losing weight on the keto diet — How the Keto Diet and Intermittent Fasting Helped Me Lose 20 Pounds in 2 Months
Do you want to lose weight fast, keep it off, and not feel hungry…
September 2, 2018/by Stacey Maaser

How to Make Squeezable Remineralizing Toothpaste — How to Make All Natural Squeezable Remineralizing Toothpaste That Kids Love
This toothpaste recipe is simply the best! I have experimented…
August 8, 2018/by Stacey Maaser

How Organizing My Home and Life is Helping Me to Overcome Anxiety
I'm not going to lie, the last two years have been rough. Yes,…
August 3, 2018/by Stacey Maaser

how children really learn to read — How Children Really Learn to Read…in 10 Steps
When should children learn how to read? Do we have to teach children…
June 28, 2018/by Stacey Maaser

The Best Way to Make Kombucha
Kombucha is a beverage produced by fermenting sweet tea with…
June 24, 2018/by Stacey Maaser

Best Cupcake and Frosting Recipe for Kids
I have made a TON of cupcakes for my little ones and tried many…
May 5, 2018/by Stacey Maaser

pizza crust recipe — A Quick and Easy Pizza Crust Recipe
It's always nice when you can plan ahead and have some healthy…
April 25, 2018/by Stacey Maaser

How to Keep Your Child's Bedroom Clean — How to Keep Your Child’s Bedroom Clean
As soon as a child is old enough to have his or her own room,…
March 22, 2018/by Stacey Maaser

kids swimming in stock tank pool — How to Make a Stock Tank Pool
With a super detailed materials list, clear step by step instructions, and a very thorough YouTube video, learn how to make your own stock tank pool for the whole family to enjoy.
March 10, 2018/by Stacey Maaser

truth about fats — The Truth About Fats
Like many adolescent girls, I feel like my obsession with weight…
February 1, 2018/by Stacey Maaser

coconut oil — Best Oils to Cook With
There is only cooking oil that can help you lose weight, have…
February 1, 2018/by Stacey Maaser

Butter is a Superfood! Embracing Motherhood — Butter is a Superfood!
I love that as our kids come to HUGE growth spurts, they consume…
January 2, 2018/by Stacey Maaser

How to Stay on Top of Free Radicals with Antioxidants
I hear the terms "free radicals" and "antioxidants" thrown around…
December 28, 2017/by Stacey Maaser

Baby Conversations Are an Important Part of Language Development — Baby Conversations are an Important Part of Language Development
Oral language development is a HUGE part of a child's development! But…
September 16, 2017/by Stacey Maaser

Simple Homemade Hummus Recipe
One of my favorite snacks in the whole world is homemade bread…
September 1, 2017/by Stacey Maaser

Super Simple Homemade Bread Recipe
When we were first married, my parents got my husband and I a…
September 1, 2017/by Stacey Maaser

elliot ipad embracing motherhood — Apps That Encourage Imagination and Creativity
If you're looking for some open ended apps that foster creativity…
August 27, 2017/by Stacey Maaser

technology — Setting Reasonable Limits for Screen Time
I've seen many articles that talk about the dangers of screen…
August 17, 2017/by Stacey Maaser

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All Blog Posts

Why Ages 0-3 is the MOST Crucial Time of Brain Development

Teach Your Toddler How to Read

Teach Your Baby How to Read

We Use Our Trampoline Just About Every Day!

How to Start a Homeschool Routine During Covid-19

26 Learning Centers for a Homeschool Preschool Environment

How to Make Whole Wheat Sourdough Muffins

#1-Oral Language Development Lays the Foundation for Reading

#2-How to Engage Your Baby or Young Child with Reading

#3-Learning How to Read Begins with the ABCs

#4-Memorizing Words (Before Sounding Them Out) Leads to Reading

#5-Building Vocabulary with Numbers, Colors, and Shapes

#6-Teaching Phonics with Three Letter Word Families

#7-Unlock the Final Stages of Reading with Advanced Phonemic Awareness

#8-Reading Comprehension Strategies Lead to Independent Readers

#9-Reinforcing Reading with Writing

Teach Your Child to Read in 5 Simple Steps

How We Manage a Bedtime Routine with Five Young Children

How the Keto Diet and Intermittent Fasting Helped Me Lose 20 Pounds in 2 Months

How to Make All Natural Squeezable Remineralizing Toothpaste That Kids Love

How Organizing My Home and Life is Helping Me to Overcome Anxiety

How Children Really Learn to Read…in 10 Steps

The Best Way to Make Kombucha

Best Cupcake and Frosting Recipe for Kids

A Quick and Easy Pizza Crust Recipe

How to Keep Your Child’s Bedroom Clean

How to Make a Stock Tank Pool

The Truth About Fats

Best Oils to Cook With

Butter is a Superfood!

How to Stay on Top of Free Radicals with Antioxidants

Baby Conversations are an Important Part of Language Development

Simple Homemade Hummus Recipe

Super Simple Homemade Bread Recipe

Apps That Encourage Imagination and Creativity

Setting Reasonable Limits for Screen Time

13 Homeschooling Tips from the 1990s

Reflections on a Homeschool Journey from 1987

Should We Homeschool Our Children? A List of Pros and Cons

Everything You Need to Know to Teach Your Child to Read at a Young Age

Jack’s Hair Tourniquet: One of the Most Traumatic Nights of my Life

DIY Backyard Ideas for Summer Fun with Young Children

12 Ways to Start a Good Breastfeeding Relationship with Your New Baby

Coloring Over Words Pre-Reading Activity

Setting Up an Outdoor Play Tent Sanctuary

26 Ways to Calm a Fussy Newborn

Why I Won’t Drink Coffee While Breastfeeding

Everything You’ll Need for a Successful Postpartum Recovery

Our Fifth Born: Jack’s Home Birth Story

What To Do When You’re Overdue

A Monster Art Project

Everything You Need to Know About Essential Oils

The Best Wellness Supplements to Keep Sickness at Bay

What’s So Bad About Phthalates?

How I Survived Postpartum Depression

19 Educational Programs for Young Children to Watch

Buying a New Computer Shouldn’t Cost a Fortune

10 Best Resources for Teaching the ABCs

Healing Chicken Soup Recipe

How to Make the Best Roasted Chicken

How to Make a Nourishing Chicken Bone Broth

4 Ingredient Slime Putty

How to Start Your Own Blogging Website

The Importance of Learning the ABCs

15 Reasons Why Finland’s Schools Are Performing Better Than Schools in the United States

10 Tips for Getting Over First Trimester Morning Sickness and Fatigue

Pregnant with Baby #5!

How to Make a Mud Pit for Summer Fun

How to Set Learning Goals for Young Children

How to Set Up a Summer Routine That Keeps Kids Productive

Examples of Learning Goals That I Use with My Children

Why We Are Giving Technology a Break

How to Make Stepping Stumps

Establishing a Bedtime Routine with a Baby Who is Used to Nursing to Sleep

How to Make a Backyard Obstacle Course

How Nursing Aversion Led to the Weaning of my 15 Month Old

The Importance of Growing Up with a Garden

The Benefits of Allowing Kids to Interact with Nature (Without Being Hovered Over)

My 15 Month Old “Baby” is Still Not Sleeping Through the Night