Amanda Stewart
Amanda moved to the Dallas area as a child, moved away for college, but then returned “home” with her husband and new daughter. Now five years later, she and her family are putting down roots in Collin County. Her educational background is an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education and a graduate degree in Early Childhood Studies. Most days you can find her doing her best to put her knowledge to work with 3 of the sweetest students around- born in 2010, 2014 and 2015. Once bedtime hits, you can find her doing some instructional design work, blogging, or finding the next great series on Netflix, usually with a cookie in hand. You can read more about her collection of thoughts on everything from motherhood and parenting to DIY and fitness, and whatever else is on her mind at her new blog <a href "http://www.thiscollectivelife.com/" This Collective Life .
Clearing the Clutter: Tips for Controlling School Paper Piles
The end of the school year is fast approaching. Wasn’t it January about five minutes ago? But you can’t stop time and in no time our kids will be running in the door with...
Simple and Profound: A Bedtime Routine For When Your Child Gets Older
The bedtime routine. For many babies it’s a critical component of successful sleep. Common steps include bathtime, reading books, singing songs, collecting the right blankets, turning on sound machines, rocking and snuggling. I often...
Dressing Your Postpartum Body: Boosting Confidence In An Uncertain Time
In many ways, motherhood is one surprise after one another, especially with that first little one. The postpartum months are an uncertain time. Most days are spent solely focusing on keeping another human alive. With...
Five Ways to Create Good Reading Habits With Your Kids: Read Across America Day
Reading is a critical component of childhood. Read Across America Day is coming up on March 2. Observed on Dr. Seuss’ birthday, this day serves to emphasize and encourage children’s literacy. Strong literacy skills...
Adventuring With Kids: Tips to Make the Most of Any Outing
Getting out of the house and adventuring with my kids has been one of the most natural parts of motherhood for me. It is not unusual for us to hop in the car and drive...
“Are You New Here?” – Tips For Welcoming New Moms
My first baby ended up having to stay in the hospital for seven days after her birth. While not lengthy, it was an unexpected stay. As a result, my transition to motherhood went a...
Family Traditions: Making and Keeping Meaningful Memories
Thoughts from moms about traditions:
Traditions have become a part of our family identity.
They add to the happiness and security of my children.
Some are less connected to holidays and more like routines and ways of...
The Last One Up: Finding Quiet Moments to Reflect on Motherhood
I am a night owl by nature. Around 10 pm is when I get my second wind. I think it is part “I have time to myself, I must maximize it”, and the fact...