2026-27 Grown-Up Workshop Schedule

At Lotus & Ivy, we believe in nurturing the whole family. That’s why we offer Grown-Up Education Workshops—designed to support and inspire the adults in our community as they walk alongside their child’s learning journey.

Workshops are free for grown-ups with an enrolled student and just $25 for all others.

Workshop 1: How to Talk to Kids About Sex

with Megan Sullivan

Sunday, September 13th at 7pm ET / 4pm PT

Caring Guidance for Parents Navigating Life’s Most Tender Conversations

Join educator Megan Sullivan for a thoughtful and caring evening designed to support parents in finding calm, confidence, and connection during these important conversations. With over 25 years of experience in Waldorf education and sex education, Megan brings warmth, reverence, and practical guidance for parents of children from early childhood through high school. You’ll leave with a resource handout, a deeper understanding of your child’s needs, and more ease in your role as their guide.

Key Discussion Points

How to ground yourself and regulate emotions before entering tender conversations
What children need at different ages: body autonomy, consent, naming feelings, values
Moving beyond “the big talk” toward ongoing, honest, age-appropriate dialogue
The role of emotional intelligence and healthy communication in lifelong relationships

Why You Should Come

Because “the talk” is really many conversations — and it’s never too early to start
Learn ways to protect without over-protecting
Gain confidence in responding when your child asks awkward or unexpected questions
Help your child build a foundation of respect, self-awareness, and empathy
Walk away with strategies, and resources you can use right away

Megan Sullivan is dedicated to bringing reverence and respect to the healthy unfolding of sexuality and relationships. Megan began her teaching career in 1994 and has taught in Waldorf schools in Australia and the USA.

Megan currently teaches Social Emotional Learning at Sacramento Waldorf School. She has extensive experience as a guest teacher, presenter, and lecturer in the fields of Sex Education and Social Emotional Learning. The Waldorf approach to the whole child and its deep understanding of human development ground her in her work.

Join educator Megan Sullivan for a thoughtful and encouraging presentation on how to talk with children of all ages about sex and sexuality. Whether you’re parenting a toddler or a teen, this talk will provide guidance, resources, and practical tools to help you feel confident and connected as you navigate meaningful conversations. Megan brings over 25 years of experience in teaching, sex education, and social-emotional learning to support you on your parenting journey.

Workshop 2: Unfolding Potential: Reading Your Life's Clues to Parent with Clarity

A TWO-PART Workshop Series with Anouk Tompot

Session 1: Monday, October 12 at 3:00 PM ET

Session 2: Monday, November 2 at 3:00 PM ET

Discover the Map Within Your Own Story

Every life holds a hidden map. The places you lived, the environments you grew up in, and the rhythms of your own childhood are not just memories—they are clues to who you are becoming.

In this two-part series, we will explore a part of your biography to gain clarity on who you are and who your child is. You will learn the following:

Decode Your Clues: Learn to read the subtle signals in your own life history—the environments, relationships, and transitions—that point toward your authentic self.
See Your Child with new Eyes: Recognize your child's unique being and help them to draw forth who they are trying to become.
Find Your Rhythm: Start to develop a realistic, personalized parenting style that honors both your essence and your child's, creating a harmonious dynamic where both can thrive.

Anouk Tompot is a Certified Waldorf Teacher and Waldorf Teacher Educator with over 25 years of experience teaching children of all ages. As a Certified Psychosynthesis Coach and Biographical Coach, she bridges the gap between spiritual insight and practical daily life.

Anouk describes herself as a "spiritual midwife," dedicated to assisting the birth of a new world of freedom and love. Her approach is grounded in the belief that lasting change begins when parents and children are free to become who they are. She combines deep biographical insight with practical, down-to-earth strategies to help families find a parenting style that works for everyone involved.

You can read more about her work at www.anouktompot.com

Workshop 3: A Living Education in a Barren Season

with Jeff Hipolito

Tuesday, Feb 9 at 3pm ET / 12pm PT

Rudolf Steiner spoke of how “dead thinking” permeates contemporary culture—where what passes for thinking is often disconnected from creativity and imagination or even life itself. In an age where technology and AI increasingly shape our environment, this concern feels more relevant than ever.

As Waldorf teachers and parents, we are called to cultivate a form of education that is not merely informational, but life-giving—one that nurtures imagination, inner freedom, and authentic thinking. What is it within Waldorf education that continues to offer hope in such times?

Join Dr. Hipolito for an inspiring exploration of this question. Moving from the early years through high school, he will share how we can create space for children to awaken their own thinking, discover purpose, and meet the world with vitality. This talk aims to help us feel less stuck and more empowered in our homeschooling journeys, offering practical insight and renewed inspiration for the path ahead.

Jeffrey Hipolito has been a dedicated Waldorf educator for nearly twenty years, teaching middle and high school students at institutions like the Seattle Waldorf School and Eastside Community School. His path was shaped by a lifelong connection to the movement—having been raised in a Waldorf household and later mentored by Betty Staley—leading him to eventually train future teachers at the Sound Circle Center in Seattle. Before committing to the classroom, Jeff earned a PhD in English Literature from the University of Washington, where he cultivated a deep expertise in Romantic poetry.

Beyond teaching, Jeff is a published author of two books and serves as the chairperson of the Owen Barfield Society. His scholarship on Barfield has taken him to prestigious stages, including Cambridge University and the Temenos Academy in London. Today, he balances his academic pursuits with his family life and a private educational consultancy. Alongside his wife, a fellow veteran Waldorf teacher, he provides guidance to parents helping their adolescents navigate the complexities of the teenage years with harmony and health.