Mended Teacups

Mothering is undeniably hard work, and educating our own children adds an extra layer to the demands placed upon us. Most of us instinctively give out to others before we take time for ourselves, but we need to remember to nourish our own bodies, minds and spirits too.

Motherhood is a marathon not a sprint, and in this episode we chat through some ways in which we can create time for “soul care” within our days. A tea cup has to be refilled in order to continue to offer refreshment! So pour yourself a cuppa and take some time to be re-fuelled.

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In which Helen gets over-excited about mathematics and Molly picks up a few ideas to teach the subject to her children at home.

In which we ask some teens to tell us what they have appreciated about being educated at home.

In which Molly and Helen discuss slowing down for Christmas, creating traditions to encourage relationship-building and giving yourself permission to drop traditions that don't work any more

In which Helen and Molly discuss switching from school education to home education.

In which Molly and Helen discuss how to include music in your home education journey - even if you aren't particularly musically minded yourself - and discover that there is quite a lot of food involved!

In which Molly and Helen begin to discuss the issues around home educating a child who is different for various reasons.

In which Helen and Molly discuss the most commonly asked questions when a new person discovers you home educate your children and share the answers they use ... or they wish they could use!

In which Helen and Molly discuss what an educational philosophy is, why we didn't write one, why they're useful to have and what they might include.

In which Molly and Helen discuss trying to prevent, cure and redeem those tricky days and realise they still have a lot to learn. (But the benefits of fresh air, music and oobleck go a long way!)