Books Worth Sharing

I found this book in a second-hand bookshop. It wasn’t something I was looking for, but it caught my attention. What stands out most is how science is presented as part of ordinary life rather than as something that belongs only in laboratories. It appears in air, water, plants, weather and the human body. Much of what is explained can be noticed, tested or thought about at home. The chapters move through a wide range of topics. There are sections on plants and how they adapt and change,...

Before my children were born, I spent a lot of time reading about education and child development. I did this in order to understand what children actually need, rather than what the modern world keeps selling to parents. I read about different philosophies: Montessori, Steiner, Charlotte Mason, progressive education and traditional schooling. I did not choose one approach and follow it rigidly. Different stages of childhood and different needs, called for different ideas. What mattered most...

Surrounded by a world where screens were the epitome of everyone’s lives, my childhood was an exception. I was raised screen-free without TV’s , video games, or the constant need to be entertained. Instead, we filled our days with creative activities like drawing and painting, reading classic stories, and exploring the world. Looking back now as a 19 year-old with my own jewellery business, a successful school life, and equipped with life skills, I can see how this has benefited me. One of...