Maypole Dancing

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…

Homeschooling Mantras

Episode 80 There are so many moving pieces and parts for homeschoolers to consider. We can get lost in a sea of swirling ideas. That’s why over the years, I’ve developed mantras to help me remember what’s…

Child Development and Neuroscience

Episode 79 So much of what the founder of the Waldorf education movement, Rudolf Steiner, believed 100 years ago about child development has been confirmed by the study of neuroscience! I’m fascinated by the human brain and…

When Our Children Resist

Episode 77 Let’s be real! Our children are not always going to say yes to every homeschooling lesson we present them with! There will be times when our children resist. Hey there, and welcome to Episode 77…

When Our Children Resist

Episode 76 In many hands-on homeschooling approaches, stories form the foundation of the lessons. Stories can work like magic! They connect us, person to person, and heart to heart. The shortest distance between a human being and…

Dear Overwhelmed Homeschool Parent

Episode 75 Dear Overwhelmed Homeschool Parent, Please know that you are not alone! Overwhelm can strike at any time. And all homeschoolers experience this. In this episode, I want to offer you a bit of encouragement, some…