August 2020 My life goes ninety miles an hour most days and has for as long as I can remember. I have tried to slow down so many times, but things just continuously come at me that it feels impossible. I found myself searching for ways to simplify and slow down. Minimalism has crept into…
Engaging Children in Summer Learning Is Easier Than You Think Sonya Barnes July 11, 2019 I know people on both sides of the fence of summer learning—those that think kids need a total break from learning and those that believe they must stay proficient or they will slide. I’ve thought long and hard on this…
By Sonya Barnes June 13, 2019 What is it that we crave about summer? We count down the days as we race towards it at breakneck speeds—longing for its arrival—but why? Is it the chance to slow down? Is it temporarily doing away with agendas, alarm clocks, meetings and parent communications? Is it traveling or…
