Sharing 4 home education lists we’re loving right now. These lists are sure to liven up your home ed days. But more than that, they offer the chance to step back from the busyness of life and consider how we …
19 benefits of a good cry: the comforting case for crying (and why it’s good for us)
Exploring the benefits of a good cry. And sharing 19 comforting reasons why crying is good for us… Maybe you find yourself holding back the tears for fear of being seen as flaky and weak? Or perhaps worse, a little …
Home Ed Resources : Read-aloud round-up 2021 (gorgeous gift ideas within 😍)
All the books we’ve read-aloud in 2021. *Mostly middle-grade/pre-teen* We’re a home-edding family of 6 and we love reading aloud. We recently shared 17 Epic read-alouds you’ll love as much as your children 🙂 But today we’re taking that …
Home Ed Resources : Festive Fun for all the family
Looking for some festive fun for all the family? We’ve got you covered with a bumper list of festive fun ideas, guaranteed to unleash those festive feels 🎄 As we head into December, it’s the perfect time for bringing on …
Taking a kinder path to the festivities : for you, your children and the planet :)
Packed with all the resources you need for taking a kinder path to the festivities. As the festivities draw ever closer, the stress levels may be starting to rise. Or maybe like me, you’ve been deep in denial, desperately trying …
Where can I find out more about unschooling?
Maybe you’re new to the world of unschooling – welcome my lovely, you’re in for a treat 🙂 Or maybe you’ve been here a while. Whatever your situation, if you want to find out more about unschooling then this post …
What is unschooling? Part 3 : Myths and misconceptions
Welcome to part 3 of what is unschooling? Myths and misconceptions. This post is the third in a 3 part series devoted to the question, what is unschooling? In Part 1, we explored the framework of ideas that underpin unschooling. …
Top 10 Respectful Parenting Books I love :)
Today I’m sharing the top 10 respectful parenting books I love 🙂 I love lists and I love parenting books. So this post was a total joy to write. I hope you enjoy reading it and checking out the books. …
Disclosure Policy
This week we interrupt normal service, just briefly, as I bring you my disclosure policy. Huh… that sounds like fun, I hear you say. I know, if you came here looking for all things respectful parenting, natural learning, home ed …
Building better relationships : 11 ideas for parents (and anyone who wants more love in their lives ❤️)
You’ll find a lot of posts on this blog about building better relationships with your children. Respect, love, trust and partnering with our children are common themes. But this post is a little different. Today we’re looking at some life-changing, …
4 steps to getting ahead for the holidays, and maybe, even forever :)
Where I map out for you, my lovely readers, the 4 steps you need to get ahead for the holidays 🙂 Originally, I was thinking of ‘the holidays’ as the winter festivities, whether that looks like Diwali, Samhain, Hanukkah, Yule, …
What is Connection Parenting? : A book review :)
Sharing my thoughts on Connection Parenting : Parenting through Connection instead of Coercion, through Love instead of Fear by Pam Leo. Some of the links included in this post are affiliate links, meaning if you click through and decide to …