My three children have all graduated now from high school and homeschooling. My husband and I are officially “empty nesters” after almost 30 years of parenting! And I will tell you that the adage “the days are long but the years are short” is oh so true. Today, I want to offer reassurance for homeschoolers plus three… Read More
Waldorf education was created over 100 years ago by Rudolf Steiner in Germany. Steiner’s motivation? To bring about social and economic renewal after the devastation of WWI. Waldorf education was created for healing. Steiner also inspired initiatives to the fields of farming, architecture, and meditation. He was a prolific lecturer and wrote many verses for… Read More
The other day I was talking to a mom who shared, “I’m considering homeschooling next year.” This isn’t the first time she’s considered this path for her family. The last time she thought about homeschooling her two kids, she did hours and hours of research. She wanted to “practice homeschooling” during the summer… But it… Read More
One summer when I was 8 years old, my friend Betsy and I organized an outdoor theater performance in our backyard. (Just one example of simple ways to have fun at home this summer.) Our play was called The Lemonade Stand. We practiced in the shade of a tree for weeks leading up to the… Read More
Summertime provides a great opportunity to read a good book in the shade. Sunny days, slower schedules, and a break from lessons can be a much needed in-breath for homeschooling families. Here are my top picks of summer reading for homeschooling families – for kids, families, and moms (with new updates for Summer 2020).🌄 Summer… Read More
Need some inspiration to bring some sparkle back into your home and homeschooling? Sprinkle some smiles on your homeschooling day with these three games.😊 Sometimes the days seem so long, like we’re just going through the motions of homeschooling lessons, cooking, cleaning, and caring for our families. Let me share three simple ideas with you… Read More
There’s such a wide spectrum of family values when it comes to screens and devices in our children’s lives. And we all want wholesome media choices for children. As you may know, I’m here to support you with Waldorf-inspired homeschooling. But homeschooling and parenting and lifestyle all overlap. So today, I wanted to bring you… Read More
One of the very best things you can do for yourself as a parent with children at home is to be prepared for those days when all seems lost in homeschooling. Make a list today of simple ideas you can use to connect with your children, hold the space for peace in your home, and… Read More
My sweet friends, It’s so hard to believe that spring has arrived in the midst of such difficult, turbulent times. The novel coronavirus is now a global pandemic and is currently affecting every aspect of our daily lives, from our immediate families, work, and shopping, to our communities, libraries, hospitals, and news feeds. These are… Read More
Here we are in a whole new reality right now with this global pandemic. In this mini-training, Homeschooling from Home + the Unexpected Homeschooler, I offer you three simple and doable ideas for a way forward. Whether you’re a longtime homeschooler, or your children are suddenly home from school all day, this video will help… Read More
