Mindful Family Life

06/08/2026

Looking forward to this!

Willunga Waldorf School Community Education presents Kate McMurray: Establishing Healthy Device Use in the Family Home. A conversation for parents from Playgroup to Senior School.

Devices are valuable tools. What is their strength and purpose, and how do they quietly shape our family culture? This talk is a precursor to the two session Zoom workshop Mindfully Managing Devices from Birth to Forever, running 19 and 26 August.

Kate has over 27 years teaching experience, with nearly 20 years in Waldorf Early Childhood education.

Wednesday 12 August, 7pm, in the Library. Gold coin donation.

To book, call 8556 2655 or email [email protected]

06/06/2026

Calling all Dads!

We always talk about all and everything that pops up on the day but we will kick of with talking about how the tone and culture of the family comes into being and how every day is a new day for growing the family culture we want.

Come join us to talk about the joys and challenges of being a Dad...

We have been gathering in 2025 and this will be our second gathering for 2026. We look forward to connecting again.

This year we will gather at the Playgroup location on Stringy bark country in Ashton. There will be some hand work to do and take home and we have the beautiful inside space by the fire.

Who: All Dads, StepDads, Grandfathers, Uncles, nearly a Dads... etc!
When: Saturday 13th June 1.30 - 3.30 pm
Where: Ridge Road Ashton
What: tea, coffee, snacks, connection, discussion, community and more...
Please: RSVP via email, text or DM
Payment: $40 each or $60 for you and a friend

BSB: 805007
ACC: 00710699
Bank: Credit Union SA
Name: McMurray
Note: (your name) plus (Dad)

For more information or to join our Dads email or WhatsApp groups please reach out.

Kate
0403 890 234

24/05/2026

Join us for a nourishing workshop this Saturday 1.30 - 3.30 in Summertown / Ashton…

Healing spaces: growing rhythms and practices of care during illness.

How do we support ourselves and our little ones when illness comes upon us?

This workshop will look at simple ways to care for nourish and connect during these times.

It is not a medical workshop rather it looks at how we support the whole child and ourselves during these challenging and often sleep deprived times.

How does food, song, connection, story play a part? How do we stop devices from being our only fallback? How do we manage the daily life that relentlessly continues and sibling?

How do we manage the post illness period?

A beautiful opportunity to look at rhythms and care practices that you can use and build as life strategies for your children to take into their own adult lives.

$40-$60 for one person

Please pay as you are able to - your higher fee enables someone experiencing financial hardship to attend.

Please reach out to Kate on 0403 890 234 if you have any questions.

19/05/2026

Life with young children is busy!

Building mindful ways into the early years of life can add much richness, happiness and also lower stress levels in unexpected ways for all.

Join a small group (LIMITED NUMBERS) of other parents for six weeks to reflect on your family culture, the values that are important to your family and how they can guide you on your parenting journey.

This course will be delivered solely via Zoom. There will be an in person opportunity offered following the course for some face to face activities and content.

Over six weeks on Zoom, we will discuss:
· gentle daily rhythms
· respectful care practices
· family values and culture
· seasonal rhythms and celebrations
· understanding around child development
· managing transitions and holding loving boundaries
· nurturing rhythms and practices for the young child
· developing children’s capacity in age appropriate ways
· self care for parents

This course will bring clear insight into child development, the senses, the development of the brain, the bigger picture of family life and the long journey towards raising mindful and kind young adults.

This course would be useful for families from pregnancy to 12 years of age and beyond.

Wednesdays: May 20th, 27th, June 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th
7.45pm - 9.30 pm Via Zoom

Cost: $370 for six weeks including all support materials.

EARLY BIRD RATE: $320 ends Saturday 16th May

Please confirm you place by transferring either the full fee or a deposit of $100.

If you are experiencing financial hardship please get in touch to talk with me about options.

The partner / refresher price is $120 - $200 depending on what you are able to pay. (Usually $370 or $320 earlybird)

If you are able to pay at the full rate it is appreciated and supports others who cannot afford to attend to come along at a lower rate.

This is part one of a two part program totally 12 weeks. Part two will be offered later in 2026

* I get many requests from people wanting to complete this course again and there are quite a few who have done it more than once - it feels deeply nourishing and helpful both times I am told!

19/05/2026

Don’t forget to look up today…
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12/05/2026

Come be topped up and inspired!

If you have participated in any of the Mindful Family Life Six Week Courses or attended “connected parenting”, you are eligible to join us for this top up, Q & A and deep dive into the crazy thing that is Mindful Parenting.

This term we will be unpacking how to nourish and sustain our adult relationship during these busy parenting years.

Come join us and be reinvigorated to connect deeply in your family!

Come join us and ask some questions...

Saturday 14th March
In person in our beautiful new space - limited numbers
RSVP to reserve your place.

$40 - $60 for one person
$60 - $120 for a couple

Please pay as you are able - your higher fee enables someone experiencing financial hardship to attend.

12/05/2026

Looking forward to tomorrow- do you want to join us?

Willunga Waldorf School is hosting a Connected Parenting conversation morning with Kate McMurray on Wednesday 13 May, 9.00am to 11.00am in the Sanctuary.

Kate brings nearly 16 years of experience in Waldorf Early Childhood education and will explore how maintaining nourishing relationships can lead to a more peaceful family life.

Everybody is welcome. Gold coin donation. Child minding is available but bookings are essential. Call 8556 2655 or email [email protected]

10/05/2026

In many countries, teenagers are happier than previous generations. But in Australia and much of Western Europe, the opposite is true.

09/05/2026

Does toddler behavior predict teenage fitness? A longitudinal study shows that active play and limited screen time at age 2.5 are key predictors of physical activity in 12-year-olds.