Celebrate the Rhythm of Life

Protecting childhood, supporting free play and embracing the daily, weekly and seasonal rhythms of life. Simple, slow and seasonal living Curriculum + eCourses.

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Nearly 14 years ago, I laid out the foundations of daily rhythm as 4 foundational activities that take place everyday, based on what we do, along with time spent in the fresh air. These 4 foundational anchors can be easily remembered as "Eat, sleep, play, love in the fresh air!"

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My mantra for childhood is  Eat, Sleep, Play, Love ~ in the Fresh Air.

It works for adults too. When I feel tired, or stressed or wonder what to do, I revert to my mantra of what's most important in daily life.

What Does that Look Like... https://t.co/1VPInvSGRu

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To set a pretty table is to bring rhythm, beauty, warmth and our love to the moment.

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@NPRinterns a hair tie

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We take turns sharing a little something from our day that was beautiful, sweet or beloved like a rose, and we also share something that was prickly, hard or challenging. Each person shares both a rose and thorn.
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Children's play is the wellspring of life. Play nourishes development of every sort ~ physical, emotional, intellectual, social and creative. Children are meant to play. It is through play that children learn.
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Another good reason for family meals and a rhythm that supports time for family meals! https://t.co/4MBZ0UQxcY

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We know that earth day must be everyday in order to give our planet and its creatures a chance at survival. Parents sometimes ask how to guide their children into being good to the earth. It's simple,... https://t.co/yzocCROAt2

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A beautiful example of parenting with warm, loving firm authority. Parent as wise guide. <3 https://t.co/bZWhoeWCj9

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For fellow parents of teenagers. This very short piece by Aletha Solter is packed with wisdom on listening to our teens. She gives examples of unhelpful comments, and of comments that reflect their concerns in a way that respects and empowers. It's a... https://t.co/evxU1kAR7L

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Continuing on with inspiration for celebrating Easter in the southern hemisphere, here's a blog post showing how one family put into practice ideas from Collette Leenman's little book Easter in Autumn.... https://t.co/IhE9TjDgjv

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Friends in the Southern Hemisphere, a wonderful resource for finding deeper meaning of Easter in autumn. During my years of new motherhood in the equatorial tropics I struggled to... https://t.co/Kpxd5h3qIi

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Wondering about colors for egg dying? Here's a visual guide. What are your favorite natural dye sources? <3 https://t.co/GZ7MAVKhSh

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With mud season in full force in northern climes, it can be hard to bundle up and go outside. Yet the benefits are huge.

One we're out of doors, it's easy, Mother Earth... https://t.co/9So31XoBcU

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We in the Waldorf world know how very important the presence and quality of human to human speech is to healthy development. Speech is the foundation for writing and eventually reading. Children... https://t.co/vCr0MwiGcT

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Screen free week is coming!

It runs from Monday April 29th until Sunday May 5th this year.

{*Stay tuned to this page to learn about my offering (free) to support you to be screen free for one week, or more if you... https://t.co/XesmFxu9e5

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Each day when we rise we have a fresh start. A question that you might find helpful too (I do) is to ask oneself, will I be the Queen of the Castle of the slave girl today? Within each of us is... https://t.co/BFNR798wPJ

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As time marches on, we are becoming more and more broadly aware of the impact of human life on earth. The industrial revolution made way for the development of chemicals, dyes, paints, fertilizers,... https://t.co/3vyRjoOn6r

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Spring is coming, spring is coming,
Birdies build your nests.
Weave together straw and feather,
Doing each your best.

Spring is coming, spring is coming,
Flowers are coming too.
Pansies, lilies,... https://t.co/nojJ47yqXZ