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 …
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. …
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, …
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 …
The Wisdom of Trauma
Sharing what looks like a beautiful resource exploring the wisdom of trauma, and following the healing journey… Are you easily triggered? Prone to over-thinking? Scared to be seen? Constantly apologising, even for the space you take up in the world? …
What is respectful parenting?
One day your child will make a mistake or a bad choice and run to you instead of away from you and in that moment you will know the immense value of peaceful, positive, respectful parenting. L. R. Knost Peaceful, …
20 Reassuring resources for respectful parenting at Christmas (and the whole year round)
A selection of my favourite resources for respectful parenting at Christmas. A reassuring round up of the best blogposts, videos and podcasts to support respectful relationships. Keeping it calm, kind and respectful right through the festive season. And not just …
Reframing No : 12 powerful reasons to be glad when our children say No.
Do we feel glad when our children say No? Maybe when someone offers them a cookie or a coke right 🙂 But when they say No to us… That can hurt. Leave us feeling angry, embarrassed, resentful. Exhausted, anyone? But… …
10 Home ed and Unschooling podcasts I love :)
Podcasts have played a pivotal role in our home education journey. Not only do they form the soundtrack to our home and car most days, but they introduced us to the very idea of home education, and unschooling in particular. …