Test flights: In which my children begin leaving home

May 4, 2014 in Education

The house is quiet. I’ve been trying to write for days but have been spinning too many plates to allow the dust of my thoughts settle into place in the […]

The Most Important Lesson We May Teach Our Kids: Valuing Others

May 2, 2014 in Education

Image credit Being considerate of others will take your child further than any college degree. Marian Wright Edelman I’ve been thinking, for quite some time, about how to write this […]

I Love Teenagers

April 17, 2014 in Education

“Can I just say, I hate teenagers!” It’s a direct quote from an email I received recently, but it’s also an echoing sentiment that hangs like a specter over happy […]

Community: online vs “real world,” or is it?

April 13, 2014 in Education, Inspiration

One of the things we’re passionate about is community. It might seem strange to you, that people as transient as we are could be as community minded as we are. […]

Find out what French immersion courses from The Chateau can do for your students

March 26, 2014 in Education

French immersion schools are perfect for students studying the language of French, as it provides a fun and supportive place for students to test their abilities and learn more – […]

On Motherhood & Nurturing Dreams: For Kerri

March 3, 2014 in Education, Inspiration

Last week I wrote about Getting What You Want and the necessity of showing up and doing the work. It resonated with a few people and I got the usual […]

The Secret to Getting What You Want: Show Up

February 26, 2014 in Education, Inspiration

I spend a lot of time talking with people about their dreams We get email from people every day with “How to” type questions, as they embark on chasing a […]

On Parenthood: The thing is…

February 22, 2014 in Education

I’ve gotten a few emails this week from people who are struggling Struggling with adjustments to travel Struggling with interpersonal issues Struggling to manage a range of expectations across a […]

February Book Report: What are you reading?

February 21, 2014 in Education

Reading is an important part of our family culture.  We’re constantly reading, aloud as a family, and individually. We I read to my babies before they were born, and while […]

On Socialization (again)

January 28, 2014 in Education

It’s a topic that comes up from time to time. People wonder how in the world kids can possibly be “properly” socialized without school. Or without several hours a day […]