Students Archives - Her View From Home

Kids
May 26, 2020
2 Minute Read

Mommy, Why Are You Crying?

I’m at the car pick-up line at my daughter’s elementary school. Except now it’s the pick-up line where my daughter’s teachers are handing…

Kids, Motherhood
May 22, 2020
6 Minute Read

This Year I’m the One Crying on the Last Day of School

Today, the kids woke up excited and ready for their last day of school. They ate breakfast and headed up the stairs to get dressed.…

Kids, Living
May 21, 2020
3 Minute Read

CDC Offers Guidance For Reopening Schools—And My Heart is Breaking For Our Kids

My kindergartener bounded out of her classroom, pink floral backpack bouncing on her slim shoulders as she skipped my way. A minute later, her…

Living
May 6, 2020
2 Minute Read

Today I Packed Up My Classroom, and the Emptiness Broke My Heart All Over Again

Today was hard. I didn’t sleep last night, in anticipation of getting to be in this space today. I thought I had prepared myself mentally and…

Kids, Teen, Tween
May 4, 2020
3 Minute Read

Sometimes Late Bloomers Just Need Time

I had a wretched evening. My middle school son and I battled over his schoolwork and I felt completely discouraged. The next morning, I went to a…

Motherhood
April 29, 2020
2 Minute Read

That Anxiety You’re Feeling is Real—There is Zero Shame in Saying You’re Exhausted

Last night, I read almost 250 comments from parents who are emotionally exhausted from helping their kids with online school (and working, and doing…

Teen
April 18, 2020
2 Minute Read

Dear Kids, Someday You’ll Need to Know Exactly What You’re Learning Right Now

Dear kids, Someday you’ll need to know exactly what you’re learning right now. I’m not talking about math or spelling or reading,…

Living
April 13, 2020
3 Minute Read

This is the Sweet Spot of the School Year—And Missing it Hurts

I just dropped off homework, next to an empty parking lot and quiet sidewalks. I set the girls’ folders next to folders with their friends’…

Living
April 2, 2020
3 Minute Read

Dear Teachers, No Matter What We’re On Your Team

Hey teachers, I just wanted to let you know that however this week goes down, it’s all good. We’re on your team. This wasn’t what…

Kids, Motherhood
March 26, 2020
3 Minute Read

Homeschool Might Be Just What We Need

I’m sad. The denial and bargaining has worn off, and the grief has set in. This pandemic quarantine is depressing. People are losing jobs.…

Students

Mommy, Why Are You Crying?

This Year I’m the One Crying on the Last Day of School

CDC Offers Guidance For Reopening Schools—And My Heart is Breaking For Our Kids

Today I Packed Up My Classroom, and the Emptiness Broke My Heart All Over Again

Sometimes Late Bloomers Just Need Time

That Anxiety You’re Feeling is Real—There is Zero Shame in Saying You’re Exhausted

Dear Kids, Someday You’ll Need to Know Exactly What You’re Learning Right Now

This is the Sweet Spot of the School Year—And Missing it Hurts

Dear Teachers, No Matter What We’re On Your Team

Homeschool Might Be Just What We Need

SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AND GET
10% OFF
YOUR FIRST HER VIEW SHOP ORDER!

You have Successfully Subscribed!

Students

SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AND GET10% OFFYOUR FIRST HER VIEW SHOP ORDER!

You have Successfully Subscribed!

SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AND GET
10% OFF
YOUR FIRST HER VIEW SHOP ORDER!