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Tips For Homeschooling With a Toddler and Newborn | Meekly Loving by Sydney Meek

Tips For Homeschooling With a Toddler and Newborn

March 22, 2025May 26, 2026 by Sydney Meek

Here’s my advice for the overwhelmed homeschooling moms with toddlers and newborns with some practical tips sprinkled throughout…

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Postpartum Mama Must-Haves | Meekly Loving by Sydney Meek

Postpartum Mama Must-Haves

February 21, 2025March 22, 2025 by Sydney Meek

Here’s my guide to the low-tox mama’s postpartum essentials! These are all things I’ve used to help my body heal and make the…

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Valentine's Day Gift Ideas For Littles | | Meekly Loving by Sydney Meek

Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas For Littles

February 1, 2025February 21, 2025 by Sydney Meek

View these gift guides for kids ages 5 months to 5 years(+) so you can give them the most magical Valentine’s Day goodies…

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Third Trimester With Baby #3! | Meekly Loving by Sydney Meek

Third Trimester With Baby #3!

August 24, 2024February 1, 2025 by Sydney Meek

If you’re reading this, you probably already saw that baby Waylon has joined us! I’m sharing weekly updates from my third trimester in this post…

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Waylon Tate's Birth Story | Meekly Loving by Sydney Meek

Waylon Tate’s Birth Story

August 16, 2024February 1, 2025 by Sydney Meek

The title of this should really be “Waylon’s Wild Ride” because boy, this third baby really knew how to make an entrance…

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Second Trimester With Baby #3! | Meekly Loving by Sydney Meek

Second Trimester With Baby #3!

June 12, 2024August 16, 2024 by Sydney Meek

Read about my weekly symptoms and updates for this second trimester, along with what I’m putting on my registry for this baby as a third-time mama…

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Biblical Resources for Littles | Meekly Loving by Sydney Meek

Biblical Resources for Littles

June 4, 2024November 18, 2025 by Sydney Meek

If you’re looking for biblical activities and resources for your toddler or preschooler, you’re in the right place…

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First Trimester with Baby #3! | Meekly Loving by Sydney Meek

First Trimester with Baby #3!

March 21, 2024June 12, 2024 by Sydney Meek

Read about how we found out and shared this pregnancy with family, along with my weekly symptoms, updates and tips for nausea…

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Baby + Toddler Blanket Time Activities | Meekly Loving by Sydney Meek

Baby + Toddler Blanket Time Activities

October 25, 2023June 4, 2024 by Sydney Meek

Blanket time teaches babies and toddlers to play independently on a blanket while learning boundaries, obedience, self-control and…

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Preschool Morning Basket Ideas

October 11, 2023June 4, 2024 by Sydney Meek

Learn about what a morning basket is, how we use it with my preschooler, and what is included in our rotation of toys and activities…

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Hi! I’m Sydney, the author of this blog. I’m a wife to my college sweetheart, mama to my three babies, and flawed lover of Jesus. Here I'm sharing all the homeschool, crunchy living, and biblical encouragement I wish I had 5-10 years ago!

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We consume true crime podcasts. We dissect strange We consume true crime podcasts.
We dissect strangers’ motives.
We question everything based on vibes and feelings.
We idolize empathy as our authority.

It’s become obvious in how women have reacted to cases like Lindsay Clancy and Tyler Robinson, or how mothers who abort their babies are considered the only victims.

We tiptoe around abortion, turn a blind eye to smutty book clubs, elevate feelings over Scripture, and treat women as untouchable when correction is needed.

And then we wonder why women’s ministries become breeding grounds for gossip, shallow theology, and endless speculation.

It’s all related.

When churches stop discipling women in holiness, submission to Scripture, and genuine accountability, the internet will gladly disciple them instead.

We talk about “divine femininity,” as if somehow women are morally incapable of evil.

But we’re not divine.

We’re image-bearers AND sinners.

Biblical compassion is loving people enough to tell them the truth.

Our deepest problem isn’t simply our trauma, circumstances, nervous system, or what someone else did to us.

We’re sinners desperately in need of a Savior.

Paul says, “For the good that I want, I do not do, but I practice the very evil that I do not want.” (Romans 7:19)

And where does that realization take him?

Not to another excuse. To the cross.

“Wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from the body of this death? Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord!” (Romans 7:24-25)

If the answer is always to understand, validate, protect, or trust yourself more, where is God?

Where are sin, repentance, and redemption?

Self-understanding cannot save us. Explanations for our sin cannot redeem us. They both leave us empty.

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom.” (Proverbs 9:10) NOT our own understanding.

Jesus reminds us that evil comes from within the human heart: “For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts.” (Mark 7:21-23)

Maybe we need less reverence for ourselves and more fear of the Lord.

We don’t need a Savior who excuses our sin.

We need the Savior who tells us the truth about our sin and then saves us from it.
“They’re driving me crazy.” “I can’t wait until th “They’re driving me crazy.”
“I can’t wait until they’re older.”
“I need a break from the kids.”

Maybe they’re harmless comments to adults.

But children don’t always hear it that way.

They hear:
“I’m too much.”
“My parents don’t like being with me.”
“They’re happier without me.”

My oldest has asked me before why another mom didn’t seem to like her kids after hearing comments like these.

That question stuck with me.

So I reminded her that if I genuinely didn’t love spending time with her and her siblings, why would I choose to stay home and spend all day, every single day with them?

Yes, motherhood is hard.
Yes, there are exhausting days.

But children should never have to wonder if they’re wanted.

“Children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward.” - Psalm 127:3

Our children shouldn’t have to filter our sarcasm to know they’re loved.

Let’s speak about them like the blessings they are. 🤍
Ladies, PLEASE stop normalizing this. We shouldn’t Ladies, PLEASE stop normalizing this. We shouldn’t be sacrificing our children’s safety & violating proper firearm safety practices just for a viral post.

A cup holder is not a holster. If you need a good conceal carry bag, comment BAG and I’ll send you the link to my favorite! 🔫🖤
Me when my husband gets home from a long, physical Me when my husband gets home from a long, physically demanding day at work:

“I’m sorry dinner’s late. I was too busy making memories with the kids.” ☀️🏖️🌊

The irony isn’t lost on me.

Because the things that stress me out today are often the very things I know I’ll miss someday. 🥹

The wet swimsuits draped over chairs.

The sandy footprints across the floor.

The towels that never seem to make it to the laundry room.

The exhausted kids begging for “just five more minutes.”

The rushed dinners after a day spent outside together.

None of it looks particularly productive.

But one day, there won’t be little swimsuits hanging everywhere. 😭

There won’t be sandy footprints to sweep up.

And there won’t be little voices asking me to stay just a few more minutes.

So yes, sometimes dinner will be late, the laundry will wait, and the house will be a disaster.

And if choosing between a spotless house and making memories means dinner is late…

I’ll choose the memories every time. 🤍
We are told to take reactions seriously. If your We are told to take reactions seriously.

If your child reacts poorly to peanuts, you identify the food and avoid it.

If they react to a medication, you don’t simply assume the next dose will be fine without considering what happened.

If they have a significant reaction to an insect sting, you take precautions.

So why shouldn’t parents expect that same thoughtful approach when their child experiences a significant reaction after 💉💉?

There should be room for parents to investigate, ask questions, and certainly review the child’s medical history alongside the risks and benefits with their provider.

And then, parents should be able to have an honest conversation with them about what happened and whether additional evaluation or precautions are appropriate.

Informed consent should mean exactly that: informed.

And unfortunately, it has to be strongly advocated for.
Meanwhile, I’m over here cramming in as many beach Meanwhile, I’m over here cramming in as many beach days, pool days, zoo trips, and other public-place adventures as I possibly can, because they’re EMPTY again 🙌🏻

This is one of my favorite perks of homeschooling.

While everyone else is getting back into school routines, suddenly all our favorite places are quiet again.

So yes, we’ll be taking advantage of it. 😂

Homeschool moms: what are you planning to do now that the crowds are gone?

When do your kids officially start back? 🏫
There’s no last-minute babysitter. No one to call There’s no last-minute babysitter.
No one to call when you have an appointment.
The kids come with you to errands, appointments, and everywhere in between.
And when your husband travels, you’re parenting solo — with no backup.

I know how isolating that can feel.

But we were never meant to carry the weight of motherhood in our own strength.

Jesus says, “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” - Matthew 11:28

So if you’re in this kind of motherhood too, take the weight to Him. Not because the work isn’t hard, but because He is strong enough to carry what we cannot.

And as we faithfully pour ourselves out, we can remember Paul’s words: “I will most gladly spend and be spent for your souls.” - 2 Corinthians 12:15

You’re not alone, mama. 🤍
I’m realizing that so much of building a strong fa I’m realizing that so much of building a strong family faith isn’t about one big spiritual moment, but the little things you do that become part of your family culture.

If you grew up in a Christian home, I’d love to know: what did your family regularly do that helped shape your faith?

Family worship?
Scripture memory?
Sing hymns in the car?
Sunday lunch conversations?
Praying together?
Serving together? 
Or something completely different?

I want to hear all the things that made faith feel like a natural part of your family life — not just something that happened at church.

Here are some of the things we’re trying to cultivate in our own home 👇🏻

I bring conversations from my personal Bible study to breakfast every morning.

I read my 4-year old’s coloring keepsake Bible before starting homeschool lessons.

We learn things like the fruits of the spirit, books of the Bible, days of creation, 10 commandments all through songs.

We review catechisms and memory verses (with ASL) during lunch.

I sing hymn books to my 2-year old before bed.

We’re working our way through the Biggest Story Bible curriculum.

We listen to worship music throughout the day.

We read the Bible & pray as a family before bedtime.

We also attend church and our community group weekly, along with a separate Bible study where all my kids have their own lessons 🥹

Plus lots of discipleship opportunities here & there to share the gospel with them.

Looking at this list, it seems overwhelming, but these have become natural habits in our everyday lives.

Deuteronomy 6:6-7 says, “And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.”

Scripture is very clear that our faith shouldn’t be something we only discuss on Sundays, especially with our children, but should be a priority in our daily lives.

What do you remember your family doing growing up, or what are you planning to implement with your own children? 🤍

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We consume true crime podcasts. We dissect strange We consume true crime podcasts.
We dissect strangers’ motives.
We question everything based on vibes and feelings.
We idolize empathy as our authority.

It’s become obvious in how women have reacted to cases like Lindsay Clancy and Tyler Robinson, or how mothers who abort their babies are considered the only victims.

We tiptoe around abortion, turn a blind eye to smutty book clubs, elevate feelings over Scripture, and treat women as untouchable when correction is needed.

And then we wonder why women’s ministries become breeding grounds for gossip, shallow theology, and endless speculation.

It’s all related.

When churches stop discipling women in holiness, submission to Scripture, and genuine accountability, the internet will gladly disciple them instead.

We talk about “divine femininity,” as if somehow women are morally incapable of evil.

But we’re not divine.

We’re image-bearers AND sinners.

Biblical compassion is loving people enough to tell them the truth.

Our deepest problem isn’t simply our trauma, circumstances, nervous system, or what someone else did to us.

We’re sinners desperately in need of a Savior.

Paul says, “For the good that I want, I do not do, but I practice the very evil that I do not want.” (Romans 7:19)

And where does that realization take him?

Not to another excuse. To the cross.

“Wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from the body of this death? Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord!” (Romans 7:24-25)

If the answer is always to understand, validate, protect, or trust yourself more, where is God?

Where are sin, repentance, and redemption?

Self-understanding cannot save us. Explanations for our sin cannot redeem us. They both leave us empty.

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom.” (Proverbs 9:10) NOT our own understanding.

Jesus reminds us that evil comes from within the human heart: “For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts.” (Mark 7:21-23)

Maybe we need less reverence for ourselves and more fear of the Lord.

We don’t need a Savior who excuses our sin.

We need the Savior who tells us the truth about our sin and then saves us from it.
“They’re driving me crazy.” “I can’t wait until th “They’re driving me crazy.”
“I can’t wait until they’re older.”
“I need a break from the kids.”

Maybe they’re harmless comments to adults.

But children don’t always hear it that way.

They hear:
“I’m too much.”
“My parents don’t like being with me.”
“They’re happier without me.”

My oldest has asked me before why another mom didn’t seem to like her kids after hearing comments like these.

That question stuck with me.

So I reminded her that if I genuinely didn’t love spending time with her and her siblings, why would I choose to stay home and spend all day, every single day with them?

Yes, motherhood is hard.
Yes, there are exhausting days.

But children should never have to wonder if they’re wanted.

“Children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward.” - Psalm 127:3

Our children shouldn’t have to filter our sarcasm to know they’re loved.

Let’s speak about them like the blessings they are. 🤍
Ladies, PLEASE stop normalizing this. We shouldn’t Ladies, PLEASE stop normalizing this. We shouldn’t be sacrificing our children’s safety & violating proper firearm safety practices just for a viral post.

A cup holder is not a holster. If you need a good conceal carry bag, comment BAG and I’ll send you the link to my favorite! 🔫🖤
Me when my husband gets home from a long, physical Me when my husband gets home from a long, physically demanding day at work:

“I’m sorry dinner’s late. I was too busy making memories with the kids.” ☀️🏖️🌊

The irony isn’t lost on me.

Because the things that stress me out today are often the very things I know I’ll miss someday. 🥹

The wet swimsuits draped over chairs.

The sandy footprints across the floor.

The towels that never seem to make it to the laundry room.

The exhausted kids begging for “just five more minutes.”

The rushed dinners after a day spent outside together.

None of it looks particularly productive.

But one day, there won’t be little swimsuits hanging everywhere. 😭

There won’t be sandy footprints to sweep up.

And there won’t be little voices asking me to stay just a few more minutes.

So yes, sometimes dinner will be late, the laundry will wait, and the house will be a disaster.

And if choosing between a spotless house and making memories means dinner is late…

I’ll choose the memories every time. 🤍
We are told to take reactions seriously. If your We are told to take reactions seriously.

If your child reacts poorly to peanuts, you identify the food and avoid it.

If they react to a medication, you don’t simply assume the next dose will be fine without considering what happened.

If they have a significant reaction to an insect sting, you take precautions.

So why shouldn’t parents expect that same thoughtful approach when their child experiences a significant reaction after 💉💉?

There should be room for parents to investigate, ask questions, and certainly review the child’s medical history alongside the risks and benefits with their provider.

And then, parents should be able to have an honest conversation with them about what happened and whether additional evaluation or precautions are appropriate.

Informed consent should mean exactly that: informed.

And unfortunately, it has to be strongly advocated for.
Meanwhile, I’m over here cramming in as many beach Meanwhile, I’m over here cramming in as many beach days, pool days, zoo trips, and other public-place adventures as I possibly can, because they’re EMPTY again 🙌🏻

This is one of my favorite perks of homeschooling.

While everyone else is getting back into school routines, suddenly all our favorite places are quiet again.

So yes, we’ll be taking advantage of it. 😂

Homeschool moms: what are you planning to do now that the crowds are gone?

When do your kids officially start back? 🏫
There’s no last-minute babysitter. No one to call There’s no last-minute babysitter.
No one to call when you have an appointment.
The kids come with you to errands, appointments, and everywhere in between.
And when your husband travels, you’re parenting solo — with no backup.

I know how isolating that can feel.

But we were never meant to carry the weight of motherhood in our own strength.

Jesus says, “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” - Matthew 11:28

So if you’re in this kind of motherhood too, take the weight to Him. Not because the work isn’t hard, but because He is strong enough to carry what we cannot.

And as we faithfully pour ourselves out, we can remember Paul’s words: “I will most gladly spend and be spent for your souls.” - 2 Corinthians 12:15

You’re not alone, mama. 🤍
I’m realizing that so much of building a strong fa I’m realizing that so much of building a strong family faith isn’t about one big spiritual moment, but the little things you do that become part of your family culture.

If you grew up in a Christian home, I’d love to know: what did your family regularly do that helped shape your faith?

Family worship?
Scripture memory?
Sing hymns in the car?
Sunday lunch conversations?
Praying together?
Serving together? 
Or something completely different?

I want to hear all the things that made faith feel like a natural part of your family life — not just something that happened at church.

Here are some of the things we’re trying to cultivate in our own home 👇🏻

I bring conversations from my personal Bible study to breakfast every morning.

I read my 4-year old’s coloring keepsake Bible before starting homeschool lessons.

We learn things like the fruits of the spirit, books of the Bible, days of creation, 10 commandments all through songs.

We review catechisms and memory verses (with ASL) during lunch.

I sing hymn books to my 2-year old before bed.

We’re working our way through the Biggest Story Bible curriculum.

We listen to worship music throughout the day.

We read the Bible & pray as a family before bedtime.

We also attend church and our community group weekly, along with a separate Bible study where all my kids have their own lessons 🥹

Plus lots of discipleship opportunities here & there to share the gospel with them.

Looking at this list, it seems overwhelming, but these have become natural habits in our everyday lives.

Deuteronomy 6:6-7 says, “And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.”

Scripture is very clear that our faith shouldn’t be something we only discuss on Sundays, especially with our children, but should be a priority in our daily lives.

What do you remember your family doing growing up, or what are you planning to implement with your own children? 🤍
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