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Homeschool Year In Review: 1st Grade, Preschool & a Toddler | Meekly Loving by Sydney Meek

Homeschool Year In Review: 1st Grade, Preschool & a Toddler

June 22, 2026June 22, 2026 by Sydney Meek

We wrapped up another year of homeschooling! Check out the curriculums and all the extra fun things we used this year for my 1st grader, preschooler and toddler…

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Unpopular Opinion: Baby-Led Weaning Reduces Choking Risks | Meekly Loving by Sydney Meek

Unpopular Opinion: Baby-Led Weaning Reduces Choking Risks

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026 by Sydney Meek

After doing baby-led weaning with all 3 of my babies, I’ve noticed some reasons as to why it may reduce the risk of choking…

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A Crunchy Mom’s Guide To Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease | Meekly Loving by Sydney Meek

A Crunchy Mom’s Guide To Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease

January 20, 2026January 21, 2026 by Sydney Meek

Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is so common, but unfortunately not so fun. As a crunchy mom, I’m sharing all the natural remedies I use with my own kids to hopefully help yours find some relief…

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Tips for Pumping While Traveling | Meekly Loving by Sydney Meek

Tips for Pumping While Traveling

January 13, 2026May 28, 2026 by Sydney Meek

Whether driving, flying, staying at airbnbs or hotels, I’ve got all the tips for pumping while traveling as a breastfeeding mom…

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10 Practical Ways To Prioritize Scripture As A Busy Mom | Meekly Loving by Sydney Meek

10 Practical Ways To Prioritize Scripture As A Busy Mom

January 7, 2026January 7, 2026 by Sydney Meek

Moms – do not believe the lie that you’re too busy to read your Bible. Don’t miss out on reading God’s word while raising little children, because sometimes that’s when we need it the most…

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8 Ways To Gently Detox Your Body and Home | Meekly Loving by Sydney Meek

8 Ways To Gently Detox Your Body and Home

January 7, 2026January 7, 2026 by Sydney Meek

Whether you’ve been traveling or dealing with the stomach bug, or just feel like your body and/or home need a little reset, here are 8 simple things I do or make sure we have on hand (or grab at the store the next day) for a gentle detox…

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Natural Teething Remedies For Babies | Meekly Loving by Sydney Meek

Natural Teething Remedies For Babies

October 21, 2025May 2, 2026 by Sydney Meek

Why celery is my go-to pain reliever for teething babies, and a bunch of other foods, herbs, and homeopathic remedies that will be sure to provide your baby with relief…

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Natural Remedies for Mastitis | Meekly Loving by Sydney Meek

Natural Remedies for Mastitis

September 17, 2025January 20, 2026 by Sydney Meek

From one crunchy mama to another, I was desperate for some relief! Here is a massive list of natural remedies for mastitis…

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ONE Lucky Duck Birthday Party | Meekly Loving by Sydney Meek

ONE Lucky Duck Birthday Party

August 22, 2025November 21, 2025 by Sydney Meek

Waylon is obsessed with ducks, so it was only fitting to throw him a duck-themed party. Plus I’m sharing lots of duck-related gift ideas for…

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Homeschool Kindergarten Review | Meekly Loving by Sydney Meek

Homeschool Kindergarten Review

July 19, 2025September 17, 2025 by Sydney Meek

We wrapped up kindergarten! Here’s a full review of all the curriculum and resources we used this year, along with what worked vs. didn’t…

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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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I’m not sure who was more convicted by this conver I’m not sure who was more convicted by this conversation. 🥹

We pray regularly for opportunities to share the gospel, and then God gave her one in the most ordinary way: a scraped ankle and a “Jesus heals” bandaid.

Whenever I think about childlike faith, I think of this exact moment. No hesitation, no worrying about being awkward or what the other person will think, just telling someone about Jesus because that’s what we pray for.

May I have the boldness of a 6-year-old who knows that Jesus is worth talking about.

Plant the seed.
Honestly, I think the overall industry is missing Honestly, I think the overall industry is missing a HUGE target audience. 😂

Give me a built-in baby carrier, approximately 14 pockets for all the things, easy nursing access, and the ability to throw on one versatile outfit and call it a day.

It’s really more like mom tactical gear.

I will die on this hill.

Comment OVERALLS and I’ll send you the link to a bunch of my Amazon favs 🤩
The first time I heard about gentle parenting I th The first time I heard about gentle parenting I thought it sounded nice, loving, gentle, biblical even.

But gentleness as a fruit of the Spirit is not the same thing as the modern gentle parenting movement.

There is a big difference between responding compassionately to a child’s needs and refusing to call sinful behavior what it is.

Our children will experience hunger, exhaustion, fear, frustration, disappointment, and genuine big emotions. Those things deserve compassion.

But selfishness, defiance, disobedience, greed, envy, and lack of self-control cannot simply be rebranded as “big feelings” and left unaddressed.

We are called to train, correct, discipline, and instruct our children in righteousness, and ultimately to point them to their need for Jesus.

Because the gospel does not say, “you are inherently good, and your behavior just needs to be understood.”

The gospel says that we are sinners in need of a Savior.

We don’t have to choose between being loving and being truthful. Biblical parenting requires both.

And when modern parenting advice contradicts God’s Word, the question isn’t, “what do the experts say?”

It should be: what does God say?
Check the ingredients on your baby powder. 👀 Jk ( Check the ingredients on your baby powder. 👀

Jk (kinda) because HOPEFULLY all the talc baby powders have been trashed by now.

For decades, talc-based baby powder was a household staple. But talc has been at the center of thousands of lawsuits alleging links to cancer, along with concerns about possible asbestos contamination.

In 2023, a certain big name baby brand finally ditched the talc and transitioned its baby powder to cornstarch.

So why are we still buying “baby powder” if cornstarch works just as well and doesn’t include any other questionable ingredients?

Some baby powders contain fragrance/parfum, which can be a mixture of undisclosed ingredients. And depending on the product, you may also find other unnecessary additives and preservatives.

So what can we use instead?

Good ole cornstarch. 👏🏻

It’s simple, effective, inexpensive, and doesn’t include a long ingredient list.

It’s what I’ve used on my babies.

Because when there’s a simple alternative, I don’t see a reason to take the risk.
One of the ways we teach our kids about God is by One of the ways we teach our kids about God is by keeping our word.

That means taking every “yes” and “no” seriously, not making promises casually or constantly changing our minds.

But it also means being honest when we fail.

Because we WILL fail. Our children will, too. And those moments are opportunities to point them to the One who never fails.

Our sinful nature makes us promise breakers, while Christ is the perfect Promise Keeper.

Our children’s confidence ultimately won’t rest on our ability to keep every promise perfectly, but on the faithfulness of God, who keeps every promise He has made.
We put so much pressure on ourselves to have the p We put so much pressure on ourselves to have the perfect quiet time with Jesus.

Wake up before the kids.
Make the coffee.
Light the candle.
Sit in silence.
Read your Bible uninterrupted for 30 minutes.

And while there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that kind of quiet time, it’s not the only way to spend time in Scripture. 📖

Read a few verses before the kids wake up.
Open your Bible after breakfast.
Listen to Scripture while you do the dishes.
Read during nap time or while you’re waiting at sports practice.
Pick it back up after bedtime.

And sometimes you may get interrupted 47 times. 😂

But those interruptions don’t mean you failed at your quiet time.

Maybe they just mean your Bible stays open all day instead of being closed after one designated “quiet time.”

Scripture is for us in every season — including the loud, messy, interrupted seasons of motherhood. 🤍

Comment SCRIPTURE to get 10 *practical* ways to prioritize scripture as a busy mom!

What’s one way you fit Scripture into your everyday routine?
“It’s boring.” That was one of the reasons parent “It’s boring.”

That was one of the reasons parents gave for not reading to their children in a recent Harper Collins survey. 🙄

Only 41% of children ages 0–4 in the UK are now read to frequently, down from 64% in 2012. And only 40% of parents surveyed said reading to their child was fun for them.

I understand being tired.
I understand having a million things to do.
I understand your toddler demanding the SAME book for the 17th time.

But here’s what I don’t understand 👇🏻

When did “this isn’t fun for me” become a reason to stop doing something that’s good for our children?

Parenting is full of things that aren’t fun:
Changing diapers.
Cleaning messes.
Disciplining.
Making meals.
Buckling car seats.
Getting up at 3 a.m.
Cleaning puke.

We don’t get to skip those because they don’t entertain us.

And reading isn’t just another educational box to check.

The AAP actually recommends shared reading beginning in infancy because it supports language, literacy, cognitive and social-emotional development while strengthening the parent-child relationship.

One randomized study even found that children whose parents participated in a reading-aloud intervention had higher receptive vocabulary, working memory and IQ scores than children in the control group. 😮

But beyond all the statistics, your child just wants you.

They want to sit beside you, hear your voice, and laugh with you, which means they may ask you to read the same book again and again and again.

Someday they’ll be able to read without you, and you’ll probably wish they still brought you that book. 🥺

Sometimes parenting means doing something because it’s good for your child — not because it’s fun for you.

And maybe that’s a lesson we all need to remember.
If @costco would brought back their orange juice, If @costco would brought back their orange juice, all would be right in the world 🍊

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I’m not sure who was more convicted by this conver I’m not sure who was more convicted by this conversation. 🥹

We pray regularly for opportunities to share the gospel, and then God gave her one in the most ordinary way: a scraped ankle and a “Jesus heals” bandaid.

Whenever I think about childlike faith, I think of this exact moment. No hesitation, no worrying about being awkward or what the other person will think, just telling someone about Jesus because that’s what we pray for.

May I have the boldness of a 6-year-old who knows that Jesus is worth talking about.

Plant the seed.
Honestly, I think the overall industry is missing Honestly, I think the overall industry is missing a HUGE target audience. 😂

Give me a built-in baby carrier, approximately 14 pockets for all the things, easy nursing access, and the ability to throw on one versatile outfit and call it a day.

It’s really more like mom tactical gear.

I will die on this hill.

Comment OVERALLS and I’ll send you the link to a bunch of my Amazon favs 🤩
The first time I heard about gentle parenting I th The first time I heard about gentle parenting I thought it sounded nice, loving, gentle, biblical even.

But gentleness as a fruit of the Spirit is not the same thing as the modern gentle parenting movement.

There is a big difference between responding compassionately to a child’s needs and refusing to call sinful behavior what it is.

Our children will experience hunger, exhaustion, fear, frustration, disappointment, and genuine big emotions. Those things deserve compassion.

But selfishness, defiance, disobedience, greed, envy, and lack of self-control cannot simply be rebranded as “big feelings” and left unaddressed.

We are called to train, correct, discipline, and instruct our children in righteousness, and ultimately to point them to their need for Jesus.

Because the gospel does not say, “you are inherently good, and your behavior just needs to be understood.”

The gospel says that we are sinners in need of a Savior.

We don’t have to choose between being loving and being truthful. Biblical parenting requires both.

And when modern parenting advice contradicts God’s Word, the question isn’t, “what do the experts say?”

It should be: what does God say?
Check the ingredients on your baby powder. 👀 Jk ( Check the ingredients on your baby powder. 👀

Jk (kinda) because HOPEFULLY all the talc baby powders have been trashed by now.

For decades, talc-based baby powder was a household staple. But talc has been at the center of thousands of lawsuits alleging links to cancer, along with concerns about possible asbestos contamination.

In 2023, a certain big name baby brand finally ditched the talc and transitioned its baby powder to cornstarch.

So why are we still buying “baby powder” if cornstarch works just as well and doesn’t include any other questionable ingredients?

Some baby powders contain fragrance/parfum, which can be a mixture of undisclosed ingredients. And depending on the product, you may also find other unnecessary additives and preservatives.

So what can we use instead?

Good ole cornstarch. 👏🏻

It’s simple, effective, inexpensive, and doesn’t include a long ingredient list.

It’s what I’ve used on my babies.

Because when there’s a simple alternative, I don’t see a reason to take the risk.
One of the ways we teach our kids about God is by One of the ways we teach our kids about God is by keeping our word.

That means taking every “yes” and “no” seriously, not making promises casually or constantly changing our minds.

But it also means being honest when we fail.

Because we WILL fail. Our children will, too. And those moments are opportunities to point them to the One who never fails.

Our sinful nature makes us promise breakers, while Christ is the perfect Promise Keeper.

Our children’s confidence ultimately won’t rest on our ability to keep every promise perfectly, but on the faithfulness of God, who keeps every promise He has made.
We put so much pressure on ourselves to have the p We put so much pressure on ourselves to have the perfect quiet time with Jesus.

Wake up before the kids.
Make the coffee.
Light the candle.
Sit in silence.
Read your Bible uninterrupted for 30 minutes.

And while there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that kind of quiet time, it’s not the only way to spend time in Scripture. 📖

Read a few verses before the kids wake up.
Open your Bible after breakfast.
Listen to Scripture while you do the dishes.
Read during nap time or while you’re waiting at sports practice.
Pick it back up after bedtime.

And sometimes you may get interrupted 47 times. 😂

But those interruptions don’t mean you failed at your quiet time.

Maybe they just mean your Bible stays open all day instead of being closed after one designated “quiet time.”

Scripture is for us in every season — including the loud, messy, interrupted seasons of motherhood. 🤍

Comment SCRIPTURE to get 10 *practical* ways to prioritize scripture as a busy mom!

What’s one way you fit Scripture into your everyday routine?
“It’s boring.” That was one of the reasons parent “It’s boring.”

That was one of the reasons parents gave for not reading to their children in a recent Harper Collins survey. 🙄

Only 41% of children ages 0–4 in the UK are now read to frequently, down from 64% in 2012. And only 40% of parents surveyed said reading to their child was fun for them.

I understand being tired.
I understand having a million things to do.
I understand your toddler demanding the SAME book for the 17th time.

But here’s what I don’t understand 👇🏻

When did “this isn’t fun for me” become a reason to stop doing something that’s good for our children?

Parenting is full of things that aren’t fun:
Changing diapers.
Cleaning messes.
Disciplining.
Making meals.
Buckling car seats.
Getting up at 3 a.m.
Cleaning puke.

We don’t get to skip those because they don’t entertain us.

And reading isn’t just another educational box to check.

The AAP actually recommends shared reading beginning in infancy because it supports language, literacy, cognitive and social-emotional development while strengthening the parent-child relationship.

One randomized study even found that children whose parents participated in a reading-aloud intervention had higher receptive vocabulary, working memory and IQ scores than children in the control group. 😮

But beyond all the statistics, your child just wants you.

They want to sit beside you, hear your voice, and laugh with you, which means they may ask you to read the same book again and again and again.

Someday they’ll be able to read without you, and you’ll probably wish they still brought you that book. 🥺

Sometimes parenting means doing something because it’s good for your child — not because it’s fun for you.

And maybe that’s a lesson we all need to remember.
If @costco would brought back their orange juice, If @costco would brought back their orange juice, all would be right in the world 🍊
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