“Fear is the cheapest room in the house. I would like to see you living in better conditions.” ~Hafiz Need some strategies for how to face homeschooling fears? Read on! Here in the northern hemisphere, it’s early…
I love the week between Christmas and New Year’s. Time just seems to slow down and I always forget what day it is! A great time for reflection, when one year is ending and a new one…
Gift giving and receiving can be problematic in families. Seems a bit ironic when we’re trying to simplify and build a home environment based on love and gratitude. But every year around the winter holidays, I get…
The month of December, with all of the holidays and hype, can get crazy for homeschoolers. What I always wanted in the early years was a simplified homeschooling rhythm for December. I’ve learned in my twenty+ years…
The books listed below are our family’s favorite wholesome winter holiday books for children. For reading and giving. Over 50 favorites are listed here! I have organized them into the categories of Winter, Christmas, Winter Solstice, Chanukah,…
Does the idea of gathering around the table warm your heart like it does mine? Let’s explore menu planning for your family. And, I know it’s not always easy to pull off. Here is the story of…
If there is one of the lively arts that most homeschoolers need more of, I’d say it’s movement. Getting physically active during the learning. Look for ways of weaving more movement into your homeschool day. Early on…
I love the walk outdoors on a cool autumn night around our neighborhood. But not all the candy. There’s just too much Halloween candy. Seeing all the children dressed up, the time they take considering and designing…
This is a guest post by Janet Allison of Boys Alive! I recently connected with Janet after hearing her on the podcast at A Waldorf Journey. She’s an expert on boys. So am I, in a way,…
We are three weeks into a new homeschooling year at our house and already I feel wobbly. Again. Unsure, behind, unable to do it all. I’m not sure if I am enough. If I have what it…
