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n u rt u r i ng f a m i l y i n N YC Ou r in s p ira ti o n in order to learn to balance both worlds. I Our children have inspired us to do everything. came from a home where work had precedent The truth is that if we didn’t have them, we over family life and the two did not mix. I have would not be where we are. They teach us learned that this is not true, and that I can pretty authenticity, to live in love with one another, and much work with my family around, and having to enjoy our time together over anything else. the ability to work from home makes working We have learned that they are the key to our o much more enjoyable – because I am able to see the reason for why I do what I do – they unraveling our lives story. keep me in check if you will. Ou r ed u ca t i o n o pti o n s They are all homeschooled. Our daughters went to school for a year and we quickly realized that it was not the best option for us. They thrive when living their passions and when allowed to live life fully while enjoying to learn, and to do what they love. Ad vi ce f or o th e r p a r e nts For me it’s been learning to balance family and home. I had to learn to take time off of working Fa v our i te fami ly ac ti v i t y We love to watch movies together and play games. My girls love brain games, and right now the favorite is chess. When it is warmer outside, we love to spend time out doors paying in our yard, gardening, woodworking, going to parks, and playing with water. Most of our fondest memories have happened in our own yard. nuturingmotherhood.moonfruit.com/ 25