A place for parents growing confident kids and meaningful connection — one messy, mindful moment at a time.
Hi, I’m Katie — homeschool mom, life coach, child mindset mentor, and founder of Plant a Picture Coaching.
This blog is a space where real parenting meets real growth. It’s where I share the tools I teach, the stories I live, and the messy, beautiful reality of homeschooling, mindful parenting, and raising resilient kids in today’s world.
Here, you’ll find:
Personal reflections and hard-won lessons
Mindset tools for kids (and parents)
Honest stories from homeschool life
Gentle encouragement, even on the hard days
I started this blog to build connection — to give hope, share insights, and remind you (and myself) that we’re not alone on this parenting path. I believe in progress over perfection, in small wins, and in planting seeds of confidence, peace, and possibility — even on the days it feels like nothing’s growing.
This space is part resource, part journal, and part love letter to the families who are doing the deep work of showing up and trying again.
I’m so glad you’re here.

Finding Calm in the Chaos: Quick Mindfulness Practices for Busy Parents
Parenting is busy, messy, and often overwhelming. But calm isn’t found in perfect silence—it’s created in small, everyday moments. Here are quick mindfulness practices I use to reset and stay present, even on the busiest days.

When the Day Falls Apart: Choosing Presence Over Perfection
When life refuses to cooperate, we can either fight harder—or choose differently. The day I scrapped the lesson plan and traded it for a fairy trail walk with my kids, I discovered the power of resetting, reconnecting, and remembering what really matters.

Helping Kids Reframe Mistakes as “Growing Moments”
Mistakes are part of every child’s journey—but how we respond to them shapes whether our kids feel defeated or empowered. As parents, we have the chance to turn mistakes into “growing moments” that build resilience, confidence, and connection.

This Isn’t Just About My Kids — It’s About Me Too
I started doing this work to help my kids — to build their confidence, guide their emotions, and give them tools I never had. But somewhere along the way, I realized… I was the one growing too. This post is about the quiet shift that changed everything.

Helping My Child Through a Meltdown Without Fixing It for Them
Our instinct is to make big feelings stop — but sometimes the best thing we can do is ride the wave with our child. Here’s how I do it.

Homeschooling on the Days I Want to Quit
Some homeschool days are beautiful. Some are… not. Here’s how I navigate the days that make me want to throw in the towel.

What I Do When I Completely Lose It (Because I’m a Mindful Parent, Not a Robot)
Even mindful parents have moments when emotions take over. Here’s how I pause, reset, and reconnect with my kids after I’ve lost my cool.