Protecting Your Own & Your Child’s Eyesight

Thursday, October 8th, 2020, is World Sight Day. A day dedicated to drawing attention to blindness and vision impairment. A day, I would argue, to remind us to take care of our eyes and learn more about how vision impairment plagues many around the world.

Here are three ways you can protect your eyes, and the eyes of your little one.

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Interview with Simone Davies: The Montessori Toddler

As part of my three-part series on learning and toys, I had the pleasure of interviewing The Montessori Toddler author, Simone Davies.

Simone’s book is the perfect introduction to Montessori education if you’re new to exploring this alternative method to learning. She also shares more about why she wrote her book, and how Montessori education has informed her as a parent of two.

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Common Questions About Toys and Play

Buying toys can be overwhelming. There are so many to choose from and it’s hard to keep up when your child is always on to the next thing to fulfill that developmental milestone.

In this post, I’m answering your questions about toys and play.

The scoop on toy rotation, how to come up with engaging play ideas, and how to bring Montessori home.

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Easy Sausage Rice Casserole

I love this meal because it’s quick and easy to make (even if you don’t really like/aren’t good at cooking like me), requires no fancy ingredients/kitchen tools and is something my toddler will actually eat.

If that sounds like your kind of recipe, you are my kind of people.

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Finding Gratitude in the Ordinary with #onegratitudephoto

I want you to find a photo. One taken before we knew what was coming. A photo capturing your daily life before Coronavirus.
Just one image that elicits gratitude for our everyday lives.

I’d love for you to share your photo with me on social media via whatever platform you prefer. Tag me @struckblog on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram in your #onegratitudephoto posts.

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