by Erin | Jul 15, 2018 | child-lead, deschooling the adults, inspiration, meeting needs, reflection
These days, I often find myself overwhelmed by stuff. I used to love stuff. Hanging out at the mall, getting a new outfit for every occasion. I was definitely that teen portrayed in the movies. I can probably thank my friends and that viral video The Story of...
by Erin | Jul 10, 2018 | advocacy, child-lead, deschooling the adults, inspiration, trust
“I don’t have to do anything!”, my seven year old gleefully shouts while spinning in circles in our backyard. My eldest of three, he is an individual who is far more physically and emotionally literate than I’ve ever been. He and his two siblings have been raised in...
by Erin | Jul 10, 2018 | advocacy, inspiration, our research, power dynamics
What’s Love Got to Do With It? —Well, EVERYTHING! As an NVC conscious human, parent and learning facilitator, and self-proclaimed fierce lover, I thoroughly appreciate the definition of affective equality put forth by Lynch, Baker & Lyons in their book...
by Erin | Jun 13, 2018 | connection, inspiration, nature connection, reflection
After writing my blog post Disconnection in Some of Us Hurts All of Us, I shared it with my We Learn Naturally co-inspirers before sharing it publicly. It’s so nice to have a support network to bounce ideas off of when I am feeling vulnerable. Chelsea wondered...
by Erin | May 27, 2018 | connection, feelings, inspiration, meeting needs, nature connection, nonviolent communication, power dynamics, reflection, self-awareness, self-connection
This post is going to get a little personal. I often feel vulnerable sharing personal things in a blog, out there in the world for everyone to read (and judge) but my learning happens through experience and I really want to share my observation with you. In our...
