I want to describe my parenting philosophy, because I think for many its difficult to understand how I can be okay living a very different parenting life than the one that's fed to us.

I sat watching my 9 year old playing this afternoon, and found her imaginative play to be so inspiring, and further empowering to me. So using this simple image of her finished creation I will attempt to explain why this is so freaking awesome!

The way I see my role as a parent/guide often appears so different…

It's becoming ever more clear that our colonized society is missing something.

not just one thing, but a complete foundation of unconditional love, belonging, and meaning. 

Despite our big houses, full pantries, cars and campers, individual bedrooms, quads, bikes & vacations.

The sense that something deeper is absent from our reality is a very real experience that many people are facing at this time. 

When asking people to define motherhood, terms such as caregiver, housekeeper, financial …

Here we are, last month of a decade, plus the darkest time of the year, 

I find myself in a huge contraction right now, which is totally normal and predictable for me at this time of year. Anyone else super reluctant to hit the shops? Overwhelmed by the crowds? Does the idea of going to Costco send you on the verge of a panic attack?

 Maybe you have been doing all this work, self-care, yoga, breathing, eating healthy, making an effort and commitment to yourself every day and find you don't not…