This is the homeschooling post that addresses the thing nobody puts in curriculum guides. The nervous system of the child you are educating and how to build a learning environment that works with it rather than constantly fighting against it. The Nervous System Is Always in the RoomEvery homeschool day involves two nervous systems in… Continue reading How to Create a Homeschool Day That Works With Your Child’s Nervous System
Some mornings feel like they’re spinning out of control before they even begin. The goats decide to slip out of the pasture just as breakfast is starting. The laundry is sitting wet in the washer because I never got it to the dryer the night before. The kitchen counters are buried under jars of canned… Continue reading Our Daily Rhythm
Imagine the warm glow of a candle lighting the corner of your dark kitchen where the aroma of your favourite tea is filling the air as it steeps. Notes of lemon balm, and the sweetness of rose hips are soothing to the mind. Your most used mug sitting next to the tea pot awaiting the… Continue reading Our Home Education Rhythm
Homeschooling has been a transformative journey for us since we made the decision to take the plunge for the 2023/2024 school year. Reflecting on the past year, it's clear there have been ups and downs, challenges alongside countless rewards—all of which have solidified our belief in this path. One of the most precious outcomes has… Continue reading Homeschooling.
Motherhood is the journey of discovering the strength you never knew you possessed and facing the fears you never knew existed. It's knowing you need to fight, for yourself or your child, in ways you never imagined you would be fighting. It's being labeled "Mama Bear", and not as a term of endearment, by hospital… Continue reading Motherhood; Where Strength & Fear Collide
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