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Stop the perpetual searching. Limits are our friends. So often, we just keep searching and searching for the perfect _______ (fill in the blank: book, story, song, verse, handwork project, etc.) for our homeschooling. But once we…
One of the questions I hear the most from Waldorf homeschoolers is “how do I find time for planning during the school year?” Believe me, I have struggled with this one as well. Do we set aside…
Four Age-Old Truths About Educating Children Every year, I send a survey to homeschooling parents. Last year, I heard back from 75 parents and I wanted to share a not-so-surprising discovery I found in their responses… Personally,…
Movement Games & Activities for Homeschoolers with Special Guest, Brian Wolfe from Waldorfish Hey hey homeschool friends! Join me for this super fun episode of the Art Homeschooling Podcast all about movement games and activities with my…
Episode 3: Relax Into Your Homeschool Rhythm Rhythm is really all about organizing your homeschooling day. Think about music. Music is organized around repeated motifs that the listener anticipates. Rhythm and repetition allow you to relax into…
This beautiful post is by my dear friend and client, Eshanne Anderson. After attendance at the Waldorf Homeschool Conference 2019 in Atlanta. Some love for homeschooling mamas, from one to another. Eshanne is a homeschooling mother, poet,…
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Just what I needed today Jean – thanks 🙂
I’d love to hear more about “life after homeschool” and what that means for a Waldrf loving Mom. How do I justify a nature table for just little ‘ol me without looking like I’m living in the past? (smile)
Feeling very untethered these days… and yes, routine and rhythm help, but still…
Hi, Penny and thanks for your comment. Yes, untethered is a good word! I find having projects and a steady rhythm really helps. I still keep my nature table after all these years because it brings me such joy. 🙂 I’ll bring you some more posts on “life after homeschooling” for sure. We may need to start a support group!
Oh this is so perfect. Your post title is one of my favorite lines to help me gather myself. Even when my oldest was just 10, I could already begin reflecting that the one piece of advice that stuck from when she was born was to appreciate all the moments, good and bad, because it all goes so quickly. I just completed your survey this morning and read-aloud (‘couch time’) is one our greatest connectors. Also, your note ‘when they let me’ to hugging and touching is spot on for the over 12s. ❤️
It’s so true, isn’t it Nicola? Such good advice to appreciate it all, both good and bad, because the days really do slip away.