Modern parenting often feels like a carpenter’s task—carefully shaping a child into a specific outcome. But what if we approached it like a gardener instead - according to Alison Gopnik? Creating an environment for curiosity, exploration, and play to flourish? Gopnik’s insights challenged me to step back, observe more, and trust my children’s natural learning process. Whether through watching, listening, or imaginative play, they are constantly growing—and so am I.

Welcome to the Honasan House! I'm Miranda, a homeschooling mom of two with another little one on the way. Along with my husband, Joel, we are navigating family life, homeschooling, and home-making. Here, you'll find stories about our journey toward homeschooling, our efforts to live on a budget, how we make our small home family-friendly, and tips for using GenAI to simplify life. Join us as we create a play-based, nature-filled childhood for our children, all while keeping faith and community at the heart of it all.