On Sunday evening, my friend Carrie held a cacao ceremony to welcome and celebrate the summer solstice. The...
Writings, notions, knowings
The Nine Guiding Principles of Our Purposeful Learning Space
Much has evolved in this space over the last two years, including my idea about what it actually...
Children Do Not Need Their Parents’ Praises Or Prizes
Throughout my time with children, I've come to realize they don't need my praises or prizes. What they...
The Journey Through Elimination Communication With Our Baby Girl
Elimination communication is a gentle, non-coercive way to respond to our babies desire to relieve themselves. Babies instinctually...
A Look Inside Our Purposeful Nursery
Throughout my studies of child development, there has been a consistent message about the importance of the first...
Home Sweet Home Birth— Our Mindful Birth Preferences
Birthing is one of the most sacred, intimate, and empowering rituals I will ever be apart of, so...
Practical Montessori Kitchen For A Toddler
In a traditional Montessori classroom, children have the opportunity to engage in purposeful work in a kitchen setting,...
Our approach is someone else’s until we make it our own
A few weeks ago, I heard a story about a woman who had (what seemed to be) a...
Essence — the most profound offering
I believe our truest essence is the most profound offering we can give ourselves and others because it...