Practicing Gratitude Practicing gratitude builds a foundation for resiliency, happiness, and connection. It’s so true! As this episode goes live, it’s the week of Thanksgiving 2020 here in the U.S. Happy Thanksgiving to those who are celebrating!…
Episode 6: Simplicity Holidays Do you sometimes wish time would just slow down? I know I sure do. Especially when my kiddos were younger during the holidays, I longed for simplicity holidays. On homeschooling days, I looked…
What makes an awesome gift for a simple childhood? I say either experience gifts (like museum memberships or creative activities), or toys that encourage open-ended play. This gift guide can help: Awesome Gifts & Toys for a…
Waldorf education was created over 100 years ago by Rudolf Steiner. His motivation? To bring about social and economic renewal after the devastation of WWI. Waldorf education was created for healing. And in today’s world, I turn…
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…
Summertime is the perfect time to read a good book in the shade. Sunny days, slower schedules, and a break from formal lessons can be a much needed in-breath for families. Here are my personalized recommendations of…
There’s such a wide spectrum of family values when it comes to screens and devices in our children’s lives. And I think we’d all agree that we want wholesome media choices for children. As you may know,…
As the homeschooling mother of three (they’re all grown now!) and mentor here at Art of Homeschooling, I know how hard taking care of ourselves can be. But I just love the idea of radical self-compassion on…
Let’s talk about YOU and ME! As homeschooling moms, we’re on our own path of development right alongside our children. And in Waldorf education, the practice of personal development, self-care, and introspection is know as inner work….
One of my favorite books as a little girl was The Little Engine That Could. So, let’s talk about how this story relates to our mindset and to our thoughts and feelings as homeschooling moms. What can…
