by Erin | Sep 18, 2018 | connection, feelings, nature connection, reflection, safe spaces, self care
During the aftermath of heartbreaking or traumatic events, while my brain is still trying to heal itself, I often find myself in these slow-Mo moments of peace and serenity…with my houseplants. I notice myself taking extra special care, at snails speed, to bring...
by Erin | Aug 4, 2018 | acceptance, child-lead, feelings, inspiration, nature connection, reflection
Last week we found a dead baby bird on our driveway. Actually, my partner found it and then loudly announced to everyone, “Woah a dead bird! Come see!” My instinct was to protect the littler two of my three kids. “Uhhhh well…guys do you understand what you’re...
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...
by Erin | Oct 6, 2017 | feelings, nature connection, self-connection
I have been reading a book about trees off and on for a while now. I like it because I can pick it up anytime and leave it for months before finding it again. Today I found it while my youngest was snuggling in for a nap. So, the underlying “science” is that trees...
by Erin | Sep 15, 2017 | advocacy, anxiety, empathetic response, feelings, power dynamics, safe spaces, self-awareness, self-connection, traditional school
Last night was a beautiful summer evening, so my family and I stayed out enjoying it well after dark. I had the baby and she wanted to look at the blinking lights in the shop windows. Those bright blinking lights are so appealing to babies. There were some loud people...
by Erin | Aug 22, 2017 | acceptance, advocacy, child-lead, feelings, meeting needs, safe spaces, self-connection, trust, youth empowerment
For the past two weeks, I have been spending more time at Learning in the Woods and I have had a unique opportunity to observe more than engage with the children. I found myself thinking, what is it that kids like about Learning in the Woods. Here is what I...
