For a peaceful home, for a peaceful world
I’m delighted to announce that Extraordinary Parenting is now available in audiobook format in the UK. I will keep you updated about where and when it can be purchased globally! You can find it here, just click on the audiobook tab. If you want to purchase a paperback or an e-book, you can find a…
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What does it mean to provide a beautiful education? This is something I ask myself often, when I’m checking in with how our home ed is going in our home. For me it’s less about the tangible outcomes – the sums done, words learnt, skills mastered – and more about grappling with what it means…
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I recently had a really enjoyable conversation with Katie from the brilliant Home Ed Voices podcast. We talked about my book Extraordinary Parenting and what writing it during lockdown was like, as well as chatting about home schooling, privilege, and more. Listen in on our conversation here: Thanks for having me Katie!
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I recently had a conversation with Shevonne Hunt for her wonderful podcast Feed Play Love. We chatted about parenting and home educating in these extraordinary times, parenting as a radical act, and how we can cope in uncertainty. Listen in on our conversation here: https://babyology.com.au/podcasts/feedplaylove/parenting-in-extraordinary-times/ Thanks for having me, Shevonne!
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I recently had a fantastic conversation with Lucy Lucraft from What She Said. We chatted about parenting and home educating, and why home education is not for everyone and doesn’t have to be forever. I also shared my thoughts on privilege and the responsibility white home educators have in making the space accessible and safe…
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I am delighted to be sharing this interview series with you, where I talk to different women about parenting, motherhood, their daily rhythm and what makes a beautiful childhood. So without further ado, let’s meet the mother… Today, I’d like to welcome British mother of two Nina Malone to A Beautiful Childhood. Nina is the…
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I recently had a very enjoyable chat with Penny Johnston from Babytalk Radio. We chatted about parenting and home educating in the time of Covid, my own parenting journey, and my new book Extraordinary Parenting. Listen in on our conversation here: https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/babytalk/babytalk-extraordinary-parenting-at-home/12329810 Thanks for having me, Penny!
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Well friends, it’s been a hot minute hasn’t it? I hope you’re all doing OK during these strange, uncertain times. Our family is currently in week seven of social distancing, and things have been up and down for us, like I’m sure things have been for you too. I’ve been experiencing sadness at missing our…
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Each morning, Frida and I gather for morning time over breakfast. We read poetry, learn about artists, listen to beautiful music, read nature books, learn languages, and so much more. One of my favourite parts of morning time is learning, singing, and reciting some seasonal songs and verses. With the current big shifts in the…
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Things can feel uncertain at the moment, and a lot of families I’ve spoken to are feeling worried and anxious about what will come over the coming weeks and months. I’ve quickly pulled this post together in the hope that it will help. How to talk about the virus with children Talking to children about…
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