May is my favorite month of the year here in northeast Ohio. I love the blossoms, the birds singing in the mornings and nesting nearby ~ our robins are back in the pine tree outside our dining room window ~ ... Read More

Valentine's Day is such a sweet holiday, celebrating love, kindness, and friendship often with sweet treats to eat! Here's a collection of natural, simple, & sweet Valentine's Day ideas for homeschoolers like you. Through the years, I've embraced this day ... Read More

I would love to share a free study guide with you that I created with my dear friend and homeschooling colleague, Alison Manzer ~ for the book I Am Coyote, by Geri Vistein. This book is an adventurous story about ... Read More

Festivals and Saint's Days offer us the opportunity to mark the turning of the seasons and to connect with our children. I hope this little story for Saint Patrick's Day makes you smile. It's a fun one to tell. The ... Read More

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 Simple Childhood. Whether ... Read More

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 ... Read More

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 to this Steiner ... 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 ... 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 ... Read More

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 summer reading for ... Read More