Learning and Living – CM Study Group

Lishie and Rachel, I hope your groups go well!  It’s great to build community 🙂

kscrapperw…I don’t really know how it all began for me, but I do think many people still don’t know about CM or they’re misinformed about her methods, therefore, I think education is the key.  Our local homeschool community has a forum, much like this one, but on a smaller scale.  I periodically post links, articles, and tips related to CM, among other topics.  I’ve also invited people to our home for the All Day Seminar and I’ve hosted various homeschool meetings.  I’ve been invited to speak to a couple of local homeschool groups and I jump at any opportunity to share.  I love mentoring and helping new homeschool families.  I always try not to push my ideas, rather I try to provide an opportunity for discussion.  Just in the past couple of years, I’ve seen more and more people opening up to Charlotte’s ideas. 

My struggle now is finding depth.  I have not been a CM purist, just dabbling in her methods where it fit.  However, recently I’ve felt a calling to further my knowledge and dig much deeper into Charlotte’s philosophy.  I have a lot of mom’s just beginning this journey, which is wonderful!…dipping their toes to test the shallow waters and I encourage them every step of the way.  However, they’re not ready to dive into the deep end quite yet.   My hope is through this CM Study Group I’ve started, a few divers will emerge :))  Once we finish the Living and Learning DVD’s and after the holidays, I’m praying some will stick around and want to tackle Charlotte’s six volume series with me. 

So with all that, my advice would be to educate yourself and start sharing what’s working for you to educate others.  Just opening that dialogue in a casual way is huge!  I believe in time, you’ll find your group 🙂

Blessings,
Melissa