Misty
Misty is a Louisiana native and a graduate of LSU, where she studied Elementary Education. After graduating in 2008, she promptly began her teaching career in Baton Rouge. Misty is married to her college sweetheart, and they reside in Kenner with their two children, Heidi and Maddux. After sixteen years of teaching in both public and private settings, she is making the transition to homeschooling. Education, social-emotional learning, and being in nature are her passions in life. When she’s not parenting and teaching, Misty enjoys reading, hiking, traveling, and spending time with her friends and family.
Let’s Flip the Script on Mom Guilt
You know how it goes. You are looking forward to having a break from your little ones, and not long after you’re out of the house, you feel this pang and wonder if you...
Ideas for Summer Screen Time
Ideas for Summer Screen Time
My general life perspective is “everything in moderation,” and I truly believe it’s a good motto regarding screen time - for kids and adults. I will be the first to...
Why I’m Ditching the Term “Gentle Parenting”
Why I'm Ditching the Term "Gentle Parenting"
When I hear the words “gentle parenting,” I think of a parent like Aunt Petunia in Harry Potter who gives into her obnoxious son’s every demand. Instead, I’m...
How Do You Measure Success?
How Do You Measure Success?
As a parent and educator, I want my children and students to be successful. Many of us spend most of our 20s and 30s working towards a successful career. But...