Episode 1 Homeschooling is a long game for sure, and sometimes we all need to be reminded of that. In Episode #1 of the Art of Homeschooling Podcast, you’re going to hear some highlights of my family’s…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
My sweet friends, It’s so hard to believe that spring arrives in the midst of such difficult, turbulent times. The global pandemic of the novel coronavirus has been with us for awhile now and is currently affecting…
