My yoga teacher read this poem by Rumi at the beginning of class yesterday. And it was a beautiful moment for me, inviting me to be more open, accepting and welcoming of whatever comes my way. And so, I pass it on to you. For inspiration as a Mama and in your Waldorf homeschooling. The… Read More
We are welcoming spring here in northeastern Ohio. And springtime is muddy just like homeschooling is messy! Just this week, I’ve seen so many signs of spring: white snowdrops next to piles of unmelted icy snow patches of crocuses in bloom robins calling to each other from the bare branches little green shoots poking up… Read More
You bet homeschoolers take snow days! Not everyone lives where it snows, but for those of us who do, this is a question I’ve heard many times over the years. Twenty years of homeschooling in an area that gets “lake effect snow” from one of the Great Lakes will do that. On Monday, we got… Read More
Restlessness. Worry. Fear. Driven by these emotions, we end up in a heap. Unable to make decisions or follow through. Restless, irritable, and discontent. Or, we go through the motions of our day feeling irritable and discontent. Feeling helpless against a sea of chaos, our emotions surge. What is the antidote to restlessness and agitation?… Read More
All kinds of thoughts float in and out of our heads all day long. So why do some seem to stick around longer than others? Often I’ll wonder something, like maybe “why can’t we ever get started with homeschooling before 11:00 am?” And then I’ll chance across a post about some Mom’s success story and… Read More
Are things around you a bit chaotic? Perhaps you’re starting a new year. Or your children are challenging you in new ways. Or crazy things are happening in the world and you’re feeling rattled. No matter what other action I may take, I also make a commitment to step up my practices to foster inner… Read More
