The Measure of Successful Children
One of the things that bothers me most about the homeschooling community is the idea that it provides an elite education and that our goal as homeschooling parents is to …
MENSA Reading List Sorted Chronologically
I am always on the lookout for lists of great books that will nourish and challenge my children. This list is originally from the MENSA organisation. Over the years, I …
Play’s the Thing
Shakespeare wasn’t very far off when he had Hamlet announce that the play’s the thing. Play is a fundamental necessity for healthy brain development and emotional and psychologically well-being. In …
Presentation: The Science of Play and the Art of Relationship
I am excited to be offering this presentation via skype with the Home Educators of New Brunswick on Saturday, May 26 at 3pm Atlantic time. The Science of Play and …
Home Education: Rest Play Learn
I am so excited to announce that Tamara Strijack and I have created a course which looks at the conditions necessary for successful home education. Between us, we have over …
Webinar: Myths and Misconceptions of Home Education
I am so excited to be offering this webinar through the Neufeld Institute alongside Tamara Strijack of the Neufeld Faculty. Tamara and I have over thirty years of home-based learning …
I’m Speaking at the (Free) Canadian Online Homeschool Conference
I am thrilled to be a part of the Canadian Online Homeschool Conference. I thouroughly enjoyed listening to all the amazing speakers last year, and this year I am privileged …
Hating School – Doing Life
This is a reprint from an article I wrote in 2006 for the local home school association. At the time my children were 10, 8, 7, 6, and 1 year …
Exam Resources
One of the fantastic things about being present for your children’s learning, is that you have a pretty good idea of what they are understanding, and what they are struggling …