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Simplify your child's toys and change your life supporting simplicity parenting

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by your child's toys? You're not the only one. Most parents feel like their children have too many, yet never seem to play with any of them!

It's easy to think that yet another new toy will hold their interest and lead to hours of imaginative free play void of conflict....

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There Is No Such Thing as a Waldorf Toy supporting simplicity parenting


As a member of many Waldorf spaces, both online and in-person, I observe the same scenario over and over again. Members of these communities, especially new members, are very concerned about their child’s toys and whether they are in alignment with the principles of Waldorf; whether they are “Waldor...

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Physical fever & soul fever supporting simplicity parenting

I'm sure you've experienced this: You have all your normal plans and commitments in place and you wake up at 6am to discover your child has a fever and you to have to scramble to reorganize your day and figure out what to do so you can remain home with your sick child.

It's happened to all of us....

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Anchors in the storm supporting simplicity parenting

I posted on social media last week about "anchors" in our rhythms as a family and how they can hold us together. 

What is an anchor? An anchor grounds us to a place we have intentionally chosen; it keeps us there despite how calm or rough the sea may be. Sure, we may bounce around but we stay in ou...

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