What is the recipe for a truly light-hearted, healthy and loving relationship? As my husband and I discussed this on our walk today, it prompted this series where we're going to dig into just this. As Keep Reading...

Recipe for a Light-Hearted Relationship: Part 1 – Triggers (Episode 219)

Which is more important in life - your skillset, or your mindset? When we look at the world of academics, we spend a lot of time focusing on skills, and what you might improve on that Keep Reading...

Which is More Important – Skillset or Mindset? (Episode 218)

I've been on a "simplify parenting" kick, really focusing in on those things we do that complicate our lives and add more stress that are completely unnecessary. Last week, we addressed having social "quickies" to open the Keep Reading...

5 Minimalist Parenting Tips (Episode 217)

When you hear the word "quickie", clearly our minds tend to go to one place. And yes, even there, it can be so, so valuable. So often, we're dreaming of a way to simplify childhood, and Keep Reading...

Simplify Childhood: Quickies Aren’t Just In the Bedroom (Episode 216)

In our world of unschooling, we believe in delight-led learning, and the functional education model of learning as we live life together. So what if our kids want to just watch TV and eat chips all Keep Reading...

Do You Force Your Children To Learn? (Episode 215)

Remember that old Kenny Rogers song, "The Gambler"? The main chorus talks about knowing when to hold your deck and when to fold it...and wow, have we discussed this in our home. Life is a gamble. There Keep Reading...

Know When To Hold ‘Em, Know When To Fold ‘Em… (Episode 214)