050. Nature-Based Motherhood

<p>Using a nature-based homeschool curriculum has taught me a LOT…about myself, my values, what I want out of this life, what I need, and what I want my days to look like as a work from home mom of 3. Those homeschool lessons have bled over into my motherhood journey, too, showing me what motherhood means to me, how I want to be seen and known by my kids, my willingness to learn beside them, my connection with the world around us, all of it.</p> <p>I’m an opt-outer in a lot of areas of my life. Homeschool is obviously counter cultural for what most people choose for education (well, until recently). But so is my happiness in motherhood. We’re told to live on a schedule, live for the weekends, be irritated, drink to survive, stay inside and have a pristine, pin worthy house that doesn’t look like kids live in it. There isn’t this constant message about nature and motherhood. In fact, if you’re stereotyped—as a crunchy mom, an outdoorsy or sporty mom, or even a homeschool mom if you spend a lot of time outside or focused on nature. But it’s that connection with nature that has brought me a lot of happiness peace as a mom.</p> <p><strong>In this episode, I expand on these ideas and talk about:&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>* What I mean by nature-based motherhood</p> <p>* Why moms especially need time outside</p> <p>* How I work that into my every day life</p> <p>* Full life vs. busy life</p> <p>* Nature deficit disorder&nbsp;</p> <p>Full notes at <strong>www.elevatingmotherhood.com&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Please Visit Today’s Sponsors:</strong></p> <p><strong>Blossom &amp; Root:</strong> Today’s episode of Elevating Motherhood is sponsored by Blossom &amp; Root a nature-based, Charlotte Mason inspired homeschool curriculum company that has been gently guiding and supporting families for years! This thoughtful, age appropriate curriculum begins at the preschool level—and acts as a much-needed resource for this age group.</p> <p>Blossom &amp; Root’s Early Years Volumes 1 &amp; 2 are valuable tools for paren