Conscious Families

This month's conversation is with Lorna Knox, author, educator and mother of 3 grown children who currently lives and serves with the Ananda Community in Portland, Oregon.

In this episode, we discuss:

• the benefits and challenges of homeschooling
• the need for routines and schedules
• how to have tough conversations with your kids
• how to define and share your values

Resources Mentioned in this Episode

• I Came From Joy!: non-sectarian tool for developing a child's inner, spiritual life—ideal for parents, teachers, and religious educators.
• Scary News: how prepare children for life in a scary world while also protecting their hearts and minds and nurturing their natural inner joy.
• Ananda communities
• Education for Life

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This month's conversation is with Nitai Deranja, life long educator, author and co-founder of Education for Life (EFL). In his current role as president of Education for Life International, he oversees a network of ten schools in the United States, Europe, and India. He is also parent to two wonderful adult children and is now a grandfather as well! 

In this episode, we discuss:

• what is Education for Life?
• the role of awareness in teaching and parenting
• experiential learning
• and much more!

Resources Mentioned in this Episode

• For Goodness’ Sake: guidance, activities and games for helping children and teens in discovering values such as kindness, concentration and honesty. 
• Life Skills Action Charts
• Living Wisdom School of Nevada City
• Education for Life

And if you want more tips and inspiration, sign up to our weekly newsletter at www.consciousfamilies.org.

Our first conversation is with Usha Dermond, EFL educator and author of the book Calm and Compassionate Children: a handbook.

In this episode, we discuss:

• how to cultivate calmness in children
• the role of movement in development and concentration
• mistakes and lessons as a parent
• and much more!

Resources Mentioned in this Episode

• Calm and Compassionate Children
• Portland Living Wisdom School
• Education for Life
• Calm and Compassionate Parenting course

And if you want more tips and inspiration, sign up to our weekly newsletter at www.consciousfamilies.org.