Episode 23 Have you ever wondered WHY the Waldorf approach is built around the arts? I honestly think it’s this unique way of creating lessons that draws many of us to this approach – the lively arts homeschool lessons. I’ve homeschooled three of my now-grown kids inspired by the Waldorf approach. And when I first…
Episode 22 From the time my kids were little, we’ve had pets in our homeschooling household. I have so many fun stories to share, along with 3 things I think owning pets can teach our children. Let’s talk homeschool pets. So…really, ever since I was a little girl, I’ve loved animals. And in my family…
Episode 21 As homeschoolers, sometimes we find that we need to scale back to homeschooling simplified. Whether it’s because of a global pandemic, a sick family member, a new baby, or mama’s health…sometimes life brings the unexpected. This has come up in quite a few of my conversations with homeschoolers recently. And in this episode,…
Episode 15 This pandemic year has been so challenging for parents and teachers and children alike! But from my vantage point, the pandemic has taught us about teaching and learning in a lot of new ways. Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about what we’ve learned about educating children this year. And as homeschoolers, we…
Episode 13 If you feel like you’re giving and giving all day long as a homeschooling mom, with very little time for yourself, then now is the time to create a morning routine just for you. No matter where you are on your homeschooling journey, starting your day with a routine to nourish and…
Episode 12 The week between Christmas and the New Year is a great time for inner quiet and reflection to reset intentions for the coming year. It’s one of my favorite times of the year. The days are short and the nights dark and long. Between the old year and the new, the world truly…
Episode 7 Practicing gratitude builds a foundation for resiliency, happiness, and connection. It’s so true! As this episode goes live, it’s the week of Thanksgiving 2020 here in the U.S. Happy Thanksgiving to those who are celebrating! Here in this episode, I’d love to inspire you to bookend your days with a gratitude practice. And…
Episode 6 Do you sometimes wish time would just slow down? I know I sure do. Especially when my kiddos were younger during the holidays, I longed for simplicity holidays. On homeschooling days, I looked forward to the holidays and a break from our daily lessons and activities. But then the holidays would arrive with…
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 hours and hours of research. She wanted to “practice homeschooling” during the summer… But it…
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 Stand. We practiced in the shade of a tree for weeks leading up to the…
