This is a monthly series that we will update each year as the particular month arrives. Much of each post will be good from year to year, and because parenting is often challenging, we want to present tools and strategies that might be helpful, in this case, for parenting in September.
Here are the things we’re learning and loving in September! We will talk about a few things that we are learning and loving in our lives right now. This may include recipes, books, movies, and tips for life in the middle of the sandwich, etc.
Here are some ideas for parenting in September, and be sure to check out the best deals to look for in September down below. (see our August post here)
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Parenting in September: Learning
Angel Shots– have you heard of these? A bar owner has figured out a way to help women who need it while they are there in the bar. If a date has gone bad or a woman feels threatened or whatever… There’s a sign-up in the women’s bathroom telling what to order for each particular situation. I hope that this catches on everywhere!
I just read about this amazing plant! It produces “one of the world’s great natural insecticides, that as well as being totally harmless to plants, humans, and animals, supports the livelihoods of hundreds of thousands of rural Kenyans who supply much of the world’s pyrethrum, the principle chemical in the flower.” Read more here!
**Do you have young adult power of attorney for your teen? This is not a subject any of us like to talk about, but having experienced this problem myself, I highly recommend you take care of this before they leave for college or wherever! Check out this blog post for more information: Things You Need To Know When Your Teen Turns 18.
Parenting in September: Books to read
Have you read the post about the Best Books About Social Justice? These are books range from picture books all the way to books for adults.
Non-fiction:
**A post about 7 awesome books for parenting teens are is here!
5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins
This book has made the biggest difference in my life over this summer. I read it back in June, and I have used the countdown ever since! It is really the simplest concept, and I’m so glad that I read it. Sometimes you just don’t want to get out of bed, or clean a certain mess, or even go to the grocery store-I don’t mind the shopping, but hate the putting away after. Anyone else have this problem?
Read this book, you will get so much done! There is a journal that goes along with it that I really want to order!
Fiction:
The Mother-in-Law by Hepworth
This one was full of twists and turns. Not everyone turns out to be who you thought!
From the moment Lucy met her husband’s mother, she knew she wasn’t the wife Diana had envisioned for her perfect son. Exquisitely polite, friendly, and always generous, Diana nonetheless kept Lucy at arm’s length despite her desperate attempts to win her over. And as a pillar in the community, an advocate for female refugees, and a woman happily married for decades, no one had a bad word to say about Diana…except Lucy.
That was five years ago.
Now, Diana is dead, a suicide note found near her body claiming that she longer wanted to live because of the cancer wreaking havoc inside her body.
But the autopsy finds no cancer.
A Place For Us by Mirza
This book made me laugh and cry. We are all alike in so many ways, no matter our culture, religion or family background…
As an Indian wedding gathers a family back together, parents Rafiq and Layla must reckon with the choices their children have made. There is Hadia: their headstrong, eldest daughter, whose marriage is a match of love and not tradition. Huda, the middle child, determined to follow in her sister’s footsteps. And lastly, their estranged son, Amar, who returns to the family fold for the first time in three years to take his place as brother of the bride. What secrets and betrayals have caused this close-knit family to fracture? Can Amar find his way back to the people who know and love him best?
A Place for Us takes us back to the beginning of this family’s life: from the bonds that bring them together, to the differences that pull them apart. All the joy and struggle of family life is here, from Rafiq and Layla’s own arrival in America from India, to the years in which their children—each in their own way—tread between two cultures, seeking to find their place in the world, as well as a path home.
The Forest of Vanishing Stars by Harmel
I don’t love the blurb below because the book is so much more than a WW2 story… I loved this book!
After being stolen from her wealthy German parents and raised in the unforgiving wilderness of eastern Europe, a young woman finds herself alone in 1941 after her kidnapper dies. Her solitary existence is interrupted, however, when she happens upon a group of Jews fleeing the Nazi terror.
Stunned to learn what’s happening in the outside world, she vows to teach the group all she can about surviving in the forest—and in turn, they teach her some surprising lessons about opening her heart after years of isolation. But when she is betrayed and escapes into a German-occupied village, her past and present come together in a shocking collision that could change everything.
Parenting in September: Grandparenting
I had seen these all over the internet. I finally decided to order some Click Blocks, and I put some in my classroom. The kids love them! There are various themes to choose from and different numbers of blocks that can be in a set.
*I love finding out things that are cool for this monthly blog post. If you ever find out something that is helpful or interesting, please share with me!
Parenting in September: Shows to watch
We all love this show! This is another docu-series, which we have enjoyed over this past summer. The show follows four doctors throughout their days in their jobs. The two men are neurosurgeons, and the two women are and ER doc and a fourth year resident specializing in OB-GYN.
All four of these doctors are such good people. As the show progresses, you get to know each of the doctors and their staff, and even a few of their patients that are repeat visitors. There is very little gore, you never see babies being born, just the babies. You do see a little bit of some brains, but they are all so passionate about what they are seeing, that it is interesting. If you do get a little squeamish, just know that each of these few scenes only last about a minute at the most. Here is a link to the series trailer…
This movie is so interesting. Winston Churchill was such a force of nature. He affected so much of our history. This movie brings it all to life, and you really get to know him as a man. If you live in central Missouri, don’t miss out on the amazing museum in Fulton! It’s on the campus of Westminster College. Churchill once spoke there-he gave his famous Iron Curtain speech, and the museum is fabulous! There’s even part of the Berlin Wall on display as well.
Parenting in September: Fun Puzzle
This one is a vintage collage of things from your mom’s pantry! And all ages past about 7 love puzzles!
Parenting in September: Gadgets to try
Do you have a pet that pees in your house? Ugggh! But, I just learned about this awesome product that my girlfriend swears by!! I ordered a bottle, and it is awesome! With our puppy, this has been a lifesaver! Grab it here!
Learner Driver Magnet for car (3 Pack)
These are great for when you have a learning driver in your house. The 3-pack is great, one for each of your cars and maybe grandma’s car, too!
Parenting in September: Clothing
Check out this faded pink ribbed oversized sweatshirt.
These gray/white striped casual sneakers are super cute, and there are lots of color options!
Here’s a fun plaid hooded over-sized shacket -lots of plaid options.
Parenting in September: Quote
“Autumn seemed to arrive suddenly that year. The morning of the first September was crisp and golden as an apple.“ – JK Rowling / Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. (Which season is your favorite? I love fall!)
Parenting in September: Holidays to remember
Read a Book Day (6), Labor Day (first Monday in September), Sewing Machine Day (10), 911 Remembrance Day (11), Constitution Day (17), National Pepperoni Pizza Day (20), National Hunting and Fishing Day (third Saturday in September)
Parenting in September: Aging parents
Here is a nifty tool for an aging person. This device with a comfort grip will help your parent with buttons and zippers.
Parenting in September: Deals to look for
September is a good month to look for deals on large appliances.
Most back-to-school items will now be on clearance if you want to stock up for later in the year.
Finally, summer and outdoor gear have great deals.
Additionally, there are always awesome sales for Labor Day!
Parenting in September: Helpful posts
15 Best Books to Read in the Fall
Complete Guide to College Planning
Halloween Countdown Calendars -order now so it’s there before the first of October!
How Will We Pay For College Next Year?
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