Grandma Thyme

08/09/2025

Happy National Book Lovers Day! 📚 What’s on your reading stack today? And all-time favorite book—go!

08/09/2025

Homeschooling grandmas unite! ☕💫 Share one small thing that makes your days smoother—a song, a schedule, a snack, a prayer. Your idea might be someone else’s breakthrough.
Pic of our first field trip of the 2025-2026 school year!

08/09/2025

Big News! 🎉
We are so happy to share that we are now officially a homeschool family! 🏡📚✨
This new chapter is filled with excitement, curiosity, and the freedom to learn in a way that aligns with our hearts and values. Even better—we’ve found a wonderful learning curriculum that truly inspires us and supports our unique journey. 🌟
We’re trading desks for pastures, books for nature walks, and routines for rhythms that feel just right for us. 🌿💫
Let the learning adventures begin! 💛

06/14/2025

A randomized controlled clinical trial tested the effects of inhaling neroli EO on mental health among pregnant women. Participants in the neroli group inhaled five drops of neroli placed on a disposable facemask twice a day (once in the morning and once before going to bed) for 20 minutes over the course of one month. The placebo group followed the same schedule and drops with sweet almond oil. Depression scores significantly decreased in the neroli group compared to the placebo group. Similarly, anxiety scores decreased, while only small improvements in stress were observed. A more robust analysis of the findings concluded that neroli was effective against depression and anxiety, but not stress.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40368523/

05/12/2025

To the nurturers of children, a short PSA for you in San Antonio.
Are you aware that extreme heat worsens asthma?
May is Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month, so know this:
Asthma is the No. 1 reason that kids miss school, and heat worsens asthma by tightening airways and increasing ozone and other irritants. To empower children who live with asthma, Metro Health runs SA Kids BREATHE, a FREE program where CHWs make home visits to help families reduce triggers and stay healthy.

This free program improves the quality of the lives of children with asthma. Learn more about the program.

05/11/2025

"Happy Mother’s Day to all the grandmothers and to everyone who nurtures with a mother’s love."

05/02/2025

In our home, emotions are a regular topic of conversation. Living with a sensitive child, understanding and discussing feelings is part of our everyday life.
As children’s rights advocate L.R. Knost beautifully reminds us:
“When little people are overwhelmed by big emotions, it’s our job to share our calm, not join their chaos.

05/02/2025

AROMATIPs for Nurses, Midwives, Doulas, Therapists and all Women by Pam Conrad

04/24/2025

04/23/2025

Children learn best through...

Connection: Children need to feel deeply connected to their caregivers in order to feel safe and loved. From that secure foundation, they can explore and engage with the world with confidence.

Play & Hands-on Experiences: Play is learning. Through play, children use their bodies, brains, and senses to make sense of themselves and their surroundings.

Outdoor Exploration: Children need daily movement and opportunities to connect with nature. Time outside supports both physical health and emotional well-being.

Read-Alouds & Music: Regular exposure to books and music lays a strong foundation for future learning, while also strengthening the bond between caregiver and child.

Repetition: Children learn through doing things again and again. Repetition builds memory, deepens understanding, and supports mastery.

Healthy Sleep & Nutrition: Children’s bodies and brains need quality sleep and nourishing food to grow, regulate, and function at their best.

04/22/2025

Welcome to Grandma Thyme’s world — where the wisdom of the garden meets the soul-soothing power of essential oils. and plant energy. 🌿✨

Here, we believe that nature has always had something to teach us — from the calming hush of lavender to the quiet strength of thyme. Each herb and oil carries its own story, passed down through generations like a favorite family recipe.

Grandma Thyme is here to share those tales, tips, and time-honored ways to bring comfort, care, and calm into your daily life.

As a grandma settling into this joyful season of life with an energetic, nature-loving 5-year-old, I find myself drawn more and more to the garden — a place where busy hands and curious minds can thrive.

With many years of experience as a birth doula, my heart continues to circle back to what I cherish most: supporting and uplifting mothers and their babies, wherever they are on their journey.

You’ll find gentle guidance, thoughtful insights, and a touch of whimsy — all shared for learning, inspiration, and a little everyday magic. This isn’t medical advice, just a cozy space for those who feel called to reconnect with the earth, one drop and one leaf at a time.

So, brew a cup of tea, breathe deep, and let’s wander through the wisdom of the plants together. 🌸🌱