Letting our kids participate in messy play outdoors is SO good for them- it lets them have an enhanced sensory experience and paves the way for their creativity. But as easy as it is for kids to get dirty, it's hard for moms to cope with the mess. Being totally okay with kids getting messy outside means that most likely, some of that mess will get … [Read more...]
The Story of My Little Robins: Charlotte Mason’s 12th Principle
My daughter was born on a March day that felt like spring had always rested on our suburban Colorado community. We picked out cozy outfits, fit for a trademark Colorado late winter, and ended up bringing our first born home from the hospital on a 70 degree day. Soon we settled into our new life with a child. We seldom put her down and learned how … [Read more...]
Keeping a Habit Training Journal
I closed my journal, an exasperated sigh escaping my lips. I had read an entry from September 2016- more than a year and a half ago. Scratched in a sparkly pen were the words, "Grow in gentleness. Be more patient. Live more intentionally with my children." I could have written those words yesterday. But instead, a year and a half had passed, and … [Read more...]
Baby-led Weaning and Charlotte Mason’s 10th and 11th Principles
Baby-led weaning is a parenting trend that goes against conventional wisdom. Instead of introducing babies to the world of solid foods through mushy purees, baby-led weaning encourages babies to eat solids- actual solids- at their own pace. Instead of pureed green beans, a baby might be given an actual green bean to gnaw on. Younger babies get … [Read more...]
Mind Versus Blank Slate: Charlotte Mason’s 9th Principle
Have you ever had someone ask you a question about your child, one that your present child was well-equipped to answer on their own? I see this happen a lot. To me, this is strong evidence that people do not view children as persons. But it also demonstrates the wrong idea that a child's mind needs to be filled with information by adults. I am … [Read more...]
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