Bottom line - no one wants to imprint these unconscious traumas onto their kids but to read in almost every system I've studied (even Waldorf & Montessori!!!) That this is possible in the 0-7 yo range... Well, it’s worth writing a blog at 7am for.
The War on Girls & Boys
I picked this book up titled - The Boy Crisis and immediately I'm turned off by the title. I look for the release date and see it’s not too long ago so I decide there’s probably a reason why it repulses me - I check it out.
Helping My Kids Navigate Their Friendships
I said - picture yourself as a flame. As you walk around with your flame bright and strong - there will be those around you who will fan your flame & support it & then there will be those who dull your flame & blow it out.
Raising My 9 & 7 Year Old With Emotional Intelligence
9 years old. I remember being 9. In Fact I would say it was a pivotal point in my childhood where I suddenly had this awareness with emotions, not just mine but more so with others.
The Two Year Shift
I woke up this morning and I was like wait - it’s not just friends who shift. My ENTIRE BEING calls for growth every few years. EVERY FEW FREAKING YEARS I AM ASKED TO GROW.
no no no.
More like - I AM PUSHED OFF A FREAKING CLIF TO EITHER SINK OR SWIM.
My Great Grandfather Was A Photographer
I listen to her tell me the story of her mother and father for probably the tenth time and everytime I see her face as if she was right back with them. A smile crosses her face and her eyes wet with tears.
Grand Canyon Hike | Phantom Ranch | Dairy Entries
Diary entries from our hike
Phantom Ranch | Grand Canyon | Mule ride up
Phantom Ranch adventures
Celebrating Summer Solstice : Community 2021 Photo Dump
“A tree can only be as strong as the forest that surrounds it.”
- The Hidden Life of Trees
Hiking Into the Grand Canyon | South Kaibab Trail
A summary of our hike down the South Kaibab Trail
Pictures & videos
What I've Learned About Myself
Lesson 1 | Less Talk - More Do
Thoughts on Bill to Remove Religious Exemption
After holding space for those who testified for 17 hours on the bill to remove the religious exemption - I have some thoughts. Please read with an open mind + heart.
Honton Island - Travel Schooling
One of the values I hold close when raising my kids is to actually visit the places we learn about in books + videos. We have been given opportunities to hit the road & do just that! For this writing piece I am reviewing and sharing my photography of a day trip to Honton Island in Volusia County.
The Ledgerbook of Thomas Blue Eagle
… “I have also learned that the white man does not see with the eyes in his heart and that he does not hear our Mother Earth crying.”
Natural teamwork building - Cliff play
Video included of our community of kids learning teamwork through play
2020 Homeschool check-in
It’s another year with a whole bunch of shifting.
Sometimes drowning & sometimes riding the wave.
All the processing + moments of shining like the sun.
We are responsible for our own history. We write it. We become it.
This is revolution time.
We are gifted with time beyond fear to create. To stand for something. Please god - stand for something.
There was a deeper issue & I felt it
Major parent win! Thought I’d share the quick story about our process through a conflict. Including thoughts on creating a safe environment for open communication & growth within our family.
We don't. We unschool.
I saw a post recently on a homeschool page where someone asked what others do to get their child to finish a lesson & what types of rewards they use.
My reply?
We dont - we unschool.
Organic homeschooling
Organic homeschooling to me is flowing with the day + season. It’s more about the connection in conversation & curiosity than finishing a workbook page.
Our schooling doesn’t stop when summer hits. My kids do not know what a “school year” is or what that looks like. My children don’t know to stop learning and relax on the weekends.