What should I pack for a long-haul flight with kids?
The thought of traveling with kids can be fraught with overwhelm and fear for many parents who are desperate for a much needed break, need to visit family or, like us, are just chasing the sun on the other side of the world. If you are heading overseas for over a...
How do I teach my child how to read?
This is a common question I get from mother’s who are thinking about homeschooling and here’s what I tell them. My eldest son did not learn to read until he was nearly 8. He was my first child, my first time homeschooling and I was already in a state of fear,...
Conscious parenting = permissive parenting?
This week I’ve been pondering on the way conscious parenting is often seen as permissive parenting. I know that, as conscious parents, some decisions we have made to do with our children are often seen by others as permissive. As if the kids make the rules and run our...
Being the safe space for your child
If your child is expressing to you how much they are struggling with school it means that they trust you enough to be vulnerable in front of you. To lay it all out. To tell you how they feel. To confide in you that - physically, emotionally and mentally - they just...
What do we do all day?
It’s February already and I’m only just now reflecting on the rhythm of our days as we begin to get back into the non-holiday routine and back into structured activities again. Friends and clients (and strangers) always ask us what we do all day as homeschoolers and...
The hardest part of homeschooling…
The hardest part of homeschooling …Is deschooling your mind. The rest is easy. Loving my children. Following their lead. Playing and enjoying my life. Planning our days. Adventuring and trying new things, exploring nature and different parks together, looking at the...
Your Life Values
Being aware of what your values are is the key to understanding other people and having great relationships - with your partner, your family, friends and anyone else you confront in your life. And knowing when values don’t align and why can save you a lifetime of...
From Natural Birth to Homeschooling
“I want to homeschool mainly because I really don’t want to miss out on all that time with her.” My client hit the nail on the head. There are so many of us mothers who choose to homeschool our children because it does not feel normal to be separated all day from...
What to do about tantrums
If, like me, you had a tantrum and you yelled at your kids today then here’s are some steps to help you reconnect and repair. One, ADMIT to yourself that you were an asshole today. You should not have yelled. Instead, you should have spoken to your child respectfully...
Who am I now, if not ‘mama’?
I’m in Melbourne, Australia at the moment and although it’s meant to be summer it is a cold, cloudy and rainy day outside. I’m reflecting on the year that has been and how far I have come in my conscious parenting journey, my business and my personal growth as a...
