Spirited Hearts the podcast
Welcome to Spirited Hearts® The Podcast with Stephanie Heartfield. This is a space filled with rich, beautiful, authentic, alive and empowering conversations about parenting, motherhood, natural learning, homeschooling, early childhood education and life. Nothing is off limits, and we explore many of life's challenges and struggles, as well as the beauty and joy. Filled with heartfelt and meaningful content, this is the perfect podcast for you if you want to delve into the deep topics of life in an aware space where you are welcome to reflect and enjoy a cup of tea. Steph is a trauma-informed & neuro-arffirming Play Therapist, Counsellor, Early Childhood Educator, Level 2 Aware Parenting Instructor, the founder of Spirited Hearts® a multi-service community business dedicated to providing the most emotionally safe and supportive space to children, families and educators, and The Heartfield Way Mentor Program.
Spirited Hearts the podcast
18. Choosing Homeschooling or Schooling for Your Child
In this week’s episode I go solo for the first time since episode 1 and share my journey of homeschooling and sending my own child to school.
I discuss when and how I decided to homeschool my children, some traumatic incidences we have experienced when sending my eldest child to school and the approach we use for homeschooling.
I chat about how my eldest son has started back at school, after over 2 years of homeschooling, and how my youngest son is still homeschooled.
I also share how we chose my eldest child’s schools and what we were looking for in order for him to experience the best support to meet his needs.
As parents, we really do need a village, of our own choosing, to truly thrive and ensure everyone’s needs are met. No matter what we choose for each of our children, it is so important to remove the judgment we feel towards ourselves and others because it is a hard journey, and we are all doing the best we can in any given moment.
Where You Can Find Me:
Website: https://spiritedhearts.net/
Instagram: @spirited_hearts
ABOUT STEPH:
Steph is the founder of Spirited Hearts™ with Steph Fleeton; Spirited Hearts™ Natural Learning Haven, Mamas Sacred Circle® and this beautiful podcast.
She is a Holistic Childhood Mentor, Early Childhood Educator, Parent Support Counsellor, Aware Parenting Instructor and Circle Facilitator.
Steph is a Mum to 2 boys; the eldest is in school and the younger is homeschooled.
She has always had a passion for psychology and counselling. However, it wasn’t until she had my first son in 2013 that she realised her niche passion was in assisting parents and children to live their best lives. She delved deeply into Aware Parenting, Unconditional Parenting, Conscious Parenting and Playful Parenting and the philosophies and practices resonated deeply.
Steph first started her Family Day Care in Canberra at the beginning of 2015, alongside her husband. Now, based in QLD and an Independent Natural Learning Haven for children aged 1-8 years old. Providing community and a sense of belonging for homeschooled children over 5 years old, and a natural learning, play-based environment for younger children to learn about themselves and the world. With a strong focus on meeting each individual child’s needs in an emotional supportive and caring environment, with many adventures and investigations into life along the way.