Introduction. The five pillars of parenting and educating at home
1. Calm in the storm. Nurtuering growing brains ; Keeping calm in a crisis ; Using play to support emotional development ; Pototive communication ; Supporting your child through strong feelings and navigating tantrums ; The inner work of parenting
2. Rhythm in the home. Identifying your family's needs and values ; Daily rhythms ; Weekly rhythms ; Finding your rhythm when working from home ; What about weekends? ; Seasonal rhythms ; Creating a visual rhythm ; Reclaiming your rhythm when life throws you a curve-ball
Toys, play, and the prepared environment. The home as a 'prepared environment' ; Meeting your family's needs through your home ; Toy rotation ; The power of simplicity ; Toys which will stand the test of time ; Cultivating your home to encourage independent play
4. Awakening your child's natural curiosity. Natural born leaders ; The impact of stress ; Unplanned homeschooling ; Putting thhe 'home' in home education ; Learnign and play ideas for all ages and stages ; Homeschooling through chrisis: a note for home educators ; Supporting sibling dynamics ; Building your child's motivation
5. Self-care for ordinary and extraordinary times. What exactly is self-care? ; Some ideas for self-care ; Self-compassion ; Getting your needs met while parenting ; Sharing the load
Afterword: you are enough.
