September 05, 2022

The path less taken

by Ana Fonseca

During the last two centuries, natural parenting and learning, although natural, have ironically become an unfamiliar, missunderstood and even an ‘unnatural’ way to raise and educate our children. Making it one of those life paths that are avoided at all costs by most people. Some of the reasons why...
June 19, 2022

On Father’s Day

by Ana Fonseca

There is no doubt that, for the most part, it is mothers who are the defenders and promoters of natural parenting and learning. We are the pioneers and mothers of this movement in this precise time of history. But for…
June 07, 2022

Give me time

by Ana Fonseca

Our instincts sense our children's plea:Give me time to play, creativity takes time and is messy. Tidying up can wait.Give me time to explore.The world is so new to me and my curiosity is so full of wonder.Give me time…
May 08, 2022

Against all odds, I am one of “those moms”

by Ana Fonseca

As mothers raising and educating our children naturally and freely, following their rhythm and interests, we often hear two contradictory criticisms: we're both "overprotective" and "neglectful." Let's tackle them. "She's one of those moms who will spoil her children with…
April 08, 2022

The Sounds of Natural Learning

by Ana Fonseca

There is a sound in my living room that takes me to another world,it's my child narrating a storyinspired by his play. There is a sound in my living room that is true music to my ears,it's the sweet voice…
March 07, 2022

Trust yourself. Trust your child.

by Ana Fonseca

If only those running the system would know my child.  If they would know what makes him happy.  If they could only see how his entire being lights up when he discovers and learns something new, on his own. If they would take the time to observe…
February 14, 2022

Valentine’s Ice Sun catchers

by Ana Fonseca

My son loves seeing how the snow melts as we get closer and closer to the Spring. So, to further his interest, I though I could make these heart-shaped ice sun catchers on Valentine's Day for my little giant to…
January 23, 2022

Your children's play is a window to their world

by Ana Fonseca

Your children's play is a window to their worldthat allows you to see the gestures and listen to the sounds of their innate curiosity and creativity. Therefore, observe and listen to your children playing. Listen to the stories they tell,listen to the songs…