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I am the mother of two young children, a public librarian, and a passionate lifelong learner. I began learning about homeschooling a few years ago, in my work as a children’s librarian. I was...
View ArticleThoreau for Children: The Books of D.B. Johnson
As a children’s librarian, I have had the opportunity to explore and recommend all kinds of wonderful books. As a parent, I have come across even more. One of my favourite things to do, is recommend...
View ArticleWhat Really Makes Our Kids Happy?
Just finished reading a fascinating article about a UNICEF study on the health and well-being of children in the UK, Spain and Sweden. Among other things, the study found that children in the UK had...
View ArticleSelf-Control, NutureShock, Tools of the Mind & Homeschoolers
I have recently been reading the book, NutureShock, by Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman. I’ll admit, I haven’t finished it yet, but it’s already got my mind whirring. Essentially, it is a...
View ArticleNature Connections: Autumn Makes My Heart Sing
Because autumn is my favourite season, and the photos mostly speak for themselves. An almost Wordless Wednesday. And new skills to celebrate! She’s Walking! He’s Riding! May the raindrops fall...
View ArticleAdvent Inspiration (Link Up!)
‘Tis the season, and I have been so inspired by everyone’s advent tables, lights and calendars, I’ve decided to post ours here. And, just for fun, maybe you’d like to link up yours? A few years ago,...
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