Precision. Focus. Care. Practice.

I snapped this photo a few years ago. My girl was 3. She picked up an Underground ticket and a pair of scissors. She then proceeded to cut it. I was curious and watched from a distance. Her focus was intense. Within a space of about 30 seconds she was

Learning to read on the go

One area I've always had room to improve upon is sitting down and doing reading and writing practice. It's probably the thing that gives me the most guilt around home education. On the reading side it's turned out fine for two of our kids

What's On Your Not To Do List?

Most indiependents have a long to do list. But what's on your NOT to do list?

Appreciating the ask

It's been a while since we've experienced the school system. We had a bit of a reminder of it when a couple of my kids went part-time to a Steiner school. They chose not to continue after a term. What I clearly remember from a parent&

The blesses and stresses

Losing my way through life and anxiety

Society doesn't prepare you this

I feel like a nimwit. And a fool. Brainwashed, maybe? I'm not so sure, but it's an interesting thing to think about. Will humanity look back on this point in time and laugh at how stupid we all were? I didn't really think through

The art of satisfying everyone's needs

This is where I often walk in circles with an audiobook while my kids play. Kids: in their happy place Me: my heart, body and mind are at peace What I do varies. Sometimes I'll sit and read. I also like to bring a jump rope if it&

⚽️ I'm playing multiple games at the same time

Rapinoe, the 2019 Women's Ballon d'Or winner, added: "What I've realised for a long time is that we're playing two games at the same time. One, we're playing all against each other, and then the other one, we'

Making choices is a skill to be learned

Making life choices is a skill to be learned. It sounds incredibly simplistic. Almost like there shouldn't even be a reason for me to write about this. Yet here I am. Parents often believe they're providing this freedom to their children, yet when you step back

Self-directed education is not just good for learning, it’s amazing for our well-being.

My girl was in a mood yesterday. I tried to help her by doing a craft project, she loves crafting and it normally does the trick of satisfying her needs. Not today. She perked up at the end of the day with some resources she had printed out about gems.