How we sold our five-bedroom house and 90% of our possessions to embrace minimalist family living in a campervan – and why it was the most liberating decision we ever made.
Author: Vikki Hart
I'm the primary voice behind Learning by Hart. My journey as a home-educating parent began during a period of profound health challenges, which forced me to re-evaluate everything about how we were living as a family. With a background in healthcare (NHS) and extensive self-education in nutrition, yoga, mindfulness, and wellbeing, I aim to bring a holistic perspective to both health and learning.
From House to Home: Our Family’s Van Life Adventure
How we traded our house for a campervan and discovered freedom, adventure, and authentic family time on the road through Spain and beyond.
From Dream House to Freedom: Our Journey to Intentional Living
How we sold our ‘forever home’ to embrace campervan life, home education, and authentic family values after realizing our house was consuming our lives.
From School Gates to Moroccan Cafes: Our Home Ed Journey
A raw, honest account of leaving traditional schooling behind for home education and location independence – from stressful mornings to peaceful learning.
Reprogramming Our Beliefs About Education
A deeply personal account of leaving the school system and discovering authentic education through family wellbeing and intentional living.
Why Did We Choose To Home Educate Our Children?
A family’s honest account of leaving the UK school system for home education – the struggles, decisions, and hope that led to choosing wellbeing over conformity.
Deregistering From School And Our Journey To Home Education
A candid account of withdrawing children from school and navigating the challenges of home education in the UK, from legal requirements to deschooling.
The Real Metrics of Success: Finding Meaning Beyond Achievement
Our family’s transformative journey from conventional success metrics to authentic living through home education and conscious parenting choices.
Life Is the Lesson: Rethinking How Children Learn
A mother’s honest reflection on leaving the UK education system to pursue home education while traveling the world with her children.
How Slowing Down Transformed Our Family Life
Discover how choosing home education led our family to slow down, reconnect with nature, and prioritize what truly matters in life.