You know what would be helpful? A little light. – Anakin Skywalker. The Clone Wars. Today I’m sharing some soothing quotes for scary times. For those moments when fear starts taking over. Worry worming into our hearts and panic pulling …
12 Martin Luther King quotes on taking a kinder path
In celebration of Martin Luther King day, 12 quotes on taking a kinder path for freedom, for peace and for love, from the man himself… As my sufferings mounted I soon realized that there were two ways in which I …
9 Sandra Dodd quotes on parenting that rocked my world
A collection of quotes by Sandra Dodd on parenting peacefully and living respectfully with our children. If you want to measure, measure generously. If you want to give, give generously. If you want to unschool, or be a mindful parent, …
12 John Holt Quotes on home education and our role as parents.
A collection of quotes by John Holt exploring the role of parents in home education. Enjoy… “If I had to make a general rule for living and working with children, it might be this: be wary of saying or doing …
10 more Goodreads hacks for homeschoolers, home-edders and all book loving families
“You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.” – C S Lewis Following on from 10 Goodreads hacks for homeschoolers, home-edders and all book loving families, I give you part …
Curious Unschoolers by Sue Elvis : A book review
Gradually, I was discovering what was important. And bit by bit, I rejected anything that led us away from that close and happy relationship that I knew was the most valuable thing in the world. – Sue Elvis, Curious Unschoolers, …
Respectful parenting : Healing the hurts from our own childhood
Healing the hurts from our childhood can be a messy business. So many feelings. But it’s okay to feel what we feel. It’s what we do with those feelings that matters. It’s okay to feel sad. To wonder why, why …
What to do if you’re worried about ‘screentime’
Fears about ‘screentime’ and how it might be affecting our children now and in the long term, are everywhere. From concerns about whether they’re getting enough fresh air, exercise and physical contact with others, to the damage it might be …
Home Education worries : Will they learn how to queue?
In which I share the short answer… (spoiler alert) Yes. Home educated children can and do, queue. And then the long answer, delving into why this might be a worry at all? “All his life has he looked away…to the …
My journey to taking a kinder path
In which I attempt to explain a little about how I discovered the delights of gentle parenting, natural learning and intentional living, and why I write this blog. Enjoy … x When I had my first baby, almost 21 years …