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 …
What to write in our home ed notebook : 67 ideas
Home education notebooks are a simple and practical solution to keep track of all the ideas, inspiration and information we need. Who doesn’t love a new notebook? All that gorgeous blank space to fill. And we’re going to need it …
What kind of homeschoolers are we?
In which I offer a little peek into what kind of homeschoolers we are. Although that’s slightly misleading, as we don’t really think of ourselves as homeschoolers at all. Firstly, we live in the UK and here we tend to …
Step up your fitness level with the best walking workouts on YouTube.
Walking workouts are a wonderful way to show ourselves some gentle loving kindness. Walking is a simple, free and easy way to keep fit and healthy. It’s a great way to spend time with family and friends and immerse ourselves …
My reading goals for 2019 (and why you might be interested)
In which I share my reading goals for 2019 and the progress I’ve made so far (Feb update). And consider why sharing our goals can boost our chances of achieving them. So I’ve decided to share my 2019 reading goals. I know, it’s already February. And …
4 Decluttering challenges to conquer that clutter once and for all.
Desperate to declutter? Then take a look at these 4 practical decluttering challenges to set you and your home up for a happier and healthier 2019. Our homes should be a place of comfort and rest. A haven from the …
New to home education : Your first week.
A plan for your first week of home education. It’s back to school time around here. But for some families it’s the beginning of a whole new adventure. Their children won’t be going back to school, instead they’ve chosen to …
Instead of resolutions : 5 ways to build better habits in 2019
The promise of a shiny new year brings so many possibilities. A time to reflect on our lives, consider our priorities and make plans for the future. There’s something special about opening up a new calendar, all that blank space …
Dealing with conflict at Christmas : taking a kinder path
Sometimes, some people can really rub us up the wrong way. And there are moments when, consumed with our own thoughts, we’re more prone to taking other people’s offhand comments way too personally. Some days calm and kind feels natural …
Enjoying Christmas without being good for Santa.
There’s so much to love about Christmas. The efforts we make to spend time with those we love and check in with those we’ve not seen for a while. Shining lights brighten short winter days, while familiar festive favourites round …