I was listening to NPR last week and heard an update about a study being done in Texas about happiness. The original study showed that adults without children were happier than adults with children. The second study was trying to prove that the original study didn’t dig deeply enough. It stated that people with children […]
Parenting
Food as Medicine
Waldorf Education and College
How to Talk to Kids About Tragedy
This post was written in 2012 but continues to be valid as our society experiences an ongoing series of traumatic events. I’ve been silently reading so many posts and responses over the weekend but was so deeply touched and shocked I was unable to speak until today. My heart and prayers go out to all […]
Homeschooling Dilemma: Is My Child Socialized Enough?
One important aspect of socialization that people don’t take into account is that socialization is different at different ages. For example – do you socialize daily and chat on the phone with your friends all the time and go to parties like you did in High School? If not, does that mean you are not […]
Inner Work & Meditative Time for Children
There is a lot of talk in the Waldorf community about inner work for the teacher and parent but we often forget that children also need this time. A teacher/parent is encouraged to wake up early and start the day with some inner work and time to meditate or be alone so they can center […]
Pumpkin Smoothie for Balance & Nutrition
Pumpkin Smoothies are one of my favorite autumn treats and the best part of them is that they are super healthy as well! They are filled with vitamins, minerals and even protein and calcium. When you drink a pumpkin smoothie you are helping your body balance in so many ways. A smoothie can even be […]
Conflict Resolution Basics for Health and Happiness
I’ve seen so many clients and friends come to me with complaints about pain, stress and general health who discovered, in the end, that the source was a bad relationship. I’ve also seen a lot of sibling rivalry, bullying, aggressive in children and problems at school or between kids that resulted from the children not […]
Modeling in Waldorf Education
Modeling is one of the most important concepts in early Waldorf childhood education. Many books are written on the topic and entire Waldorf parent-child and Early Childhood programs are based on the concept. However, one must not lose sight of the fact that, in Waldorf education, each year is intended to build upon the previous […]
The Rhythm of Learning
A Story of Thankfulness
Homeschooling Challenges: Turning a “Bad Day” into a “Great Day”
Sometimes a morning just looks impossible. Of course I have an ideal vision of what I want it to be – filled with smiles, gently stretching, perhaps a song and a prayer, good food and a sunny clean home. However, this morning started out to be anything but that! I had not been able to […]
Earthschooling – an Award Winning Curriculum
