May 19 2021 60 mins
This week, I have the honour of sitting with my dear friend, Molly Ashton; Christian home-ed mum of four, author, blogger and podcaster; as we unpack the rituals and practices that make up her lifegiving, Charlotte-Masonesque, country-living home education life. With over 18 years home education experience under her belt with two young adult children now in higher education, Molly is an exemplary veteran home edder, whose relaxed, spiritual and literary based education style is both a beacon and breath of fresh air to new and old home-edders alike. In this episode, we discuss Molly’s journey to home education for both her birth and adopted children. We explore the challenges around managing the schedules of multiple aged children, as well as meeting the demands of a child with additional needs. We then unpack why Sally Clarkson plays an important role in Molly's home school journey whilst holding a large space for the Ashton family's list of must read -read aloud books. If you find yourself in the trenches of parenting in the wobbles, be it due to having a new baby like me, or you have just started your adoption journey; or perhaps you may be struggling with balancing the needs of multiple-aged children; maybe you have a child with a learning or neuro-diverse need, or perhaps you are coping with a family crisis; whatever your wobble may be, be assured that there will be something of comfort or hope in this episode for you. So, why not grab yourself a warm drink, get comfy and let Molly and I take you on a charming conversation about homeschooling through every season in the English countryside. You can find more information and a detailed list of tips from this episode on the corresponding blog here: https://homegrownsonshine.co.uk/blog/ I would love to hear your thoughts. Join the discussion via our Facebook group: A Liturgy Of Love Morning Time Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/765110780907740 Other ways to connect: • Instagram https://www.instagram.com/homegrown.sonshine/ • Website https://homegrownsonshine.co.uk/blog/ • Twitter https://mobile.twitter.com/homegrownsonsh1 Molly Ashton’s Resources from this episode Book: The Kite's Tale: A Story of Adoption: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kites-Tale-Story-Adoption/dp/152899101X Blog: https://motheringthroughtheseasons.com Podcast: https://mendedteacups.wordpress.com Poem 1: The End, AA Milne, read by O Ashton Backing Track Music: Bach: Prelude in F minor by Nico de Napoli courtesy Free Music Archive Poem 2: Lady Smock, by Ms Ashton Vivaldi’s Four Seasons track by John Harrison, Robert Turizziani and Wichita State University Chamber Players. Courtesy of FMA Theme music: by Kainan Awoonor-Renner