Self-Care Is NOT Selfish
True self-care is hard. We have so many responsibilities as parents. There are the things we're happy to do. And we get busy with those. And then there are all the things we have to do. As a parent, and a ... Read More
What Can Homeschoolers Learn from the First Waldorf School?
Read about the connections between the first Waldorf school and homeschooling. A school that opened its doors 100 years ago! This post is an excerpt from the handbook inside Homeschool Simplicity 101. This collection of a guidebook and trainings can ... Read More
Homeschool Planning Tips for Waldorf Homeschoolers
What exactly is involved in homeschool planning? I suspect many of us have a love/hate relationship with this planning thing. So I wanted to give you some simple homeschool planning tips from one Waldorf homeschooling Mom to another. In my ... Read More
5 Ways To Recharge This Summer
We are smack in the middle of summertime here. I'm sitting out back on our deck under the apple tree as I write this. And I love to think of summer as a great time to rejuvenate. So that we ... Read More
Taproot Photos From Summers Past
This is just a small collection of the snapshots of Taproot Teacher Trainings gone by. 2024 will mark the 18th year we will gather a group of amazingly wonderful Waldorf homeschoolers for a 4-day weekend of living and learning together ... Read More
Have You Set Your Summer Intentions?
The beginning of summer is so full of hope for fun and relaxation. Seriously, as homeschooling Moms, we are so ready for a break! But the summer can get away from us so quickly. Have you set your summer intentions ... Read More
The Overwhelmed Mom’s Guide to Homeschooling
Certain times of year can bring overwhelm to homeschoolers. But honestly, overwhelm knows no bounds. Overwhelm can strike at any time. Today, I offer you the overwhelmed Mom's guide to homeschooling. Perhaps you're coming off holidays, or transitioning to a ... Read More
What is the Waldorf Curriculum?
What is the Waldorf curriculum exactly? Have you ever wondered what homeschooling curriculum to buy? Then spent hours, days, or even months researching and comparing? Only to believe that you're done thinking about curriculum once you make that final decision? ... Read More
What Are Your Top Questions About Waldorf Homeschooling?
Over the past few years, I've received lots of questions about Waldorf homeschooling from parents just like you. Perhaps your questions are similar. Here are the top 5 FAQs about Waldorf homeschooling that are sent my way. Top 5 FAQs ... Read More
How to Find Balance as a Homeschooling Mom
Honestly, I'm not even sure there is such a thing as finding balance as a homeschooling Mom! Let me just say that balance can be elusive for sure. But in my 28 years of parenting and homeschooling, striving for balance ... Read More
