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…
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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…
One of the very best things you can do for yourself as a parent with children at home is to be prepared for those days when all seems lost in homeschooling. Make a list today of simple ideas you can use to connect with your children, hold the space for peace in your home, and…
My sweet friends, It’s so hard to believe that spring arrives in the midst of such difficult, turbulent times. The global pandemic of the novel coronavirus has been with us for awhile now and is currently affecting every aspect of our daily lives, from our immediate families, work, and shopping, to our communities, libraries, hospitals,…
