All kinds. Our families move through unschooling, travel schooling, worldschooling, microschooling, forest schooling, and plenty of paths that don't fit neatly into any one label. What connects them isn't a method, it's the intention to raise children who feel secure in themselves and connected to the people around them. Heartwood, our workshops, and our coaching are built on that, not on how your family gets its schooling done.

Heartwood is our outdoor gathering for families with children of all ages. Together we make art, sing, and spend unstructured time outside, building connection between parents and children and within the group. It's a place where feelings get to show up as they are, and where noticing them together becomes as natural as the singing or the fire. The goal is to offer a space for emotional learning including feelings awareness, emotional regulation and relationship skills.

Self-Led Learning™ is a framework Sharon developed for parents who want to notice what comes up in them while learning alongside their child. It centers on presence rather than curriculum, and it's something you can return to and deepen over time.

Yes. Our retreats and Heartwood gatherings are held in person in Mid-Coast Maine and beyond. Many of our workshops, tools, and coaching sessions are also available online as well.

Our offerings span early childhood through the teen years. The Feelings Wheel and Express Yourself! decks work well with young children. Artful Expressions for Tweens & Teens is built for ages 10 to 18. Family and couples coaching is open to any parent ready to do the work.

No. Coaching is a supportive, non-clinical space for reflection and growth. It is not a substitute for therapy or medical care, and we do not diagnose or treat mental health conditions. If you're looking for clinical treatment, we're glad to help you think through next steps.

 Reach out through our contact page to schedule a free introductory conversation. We'll talk through your family's needs and help you find the right starting point, whether that's a tool, a workshop, or a coaching conversation.