Living Joyfully
Let's talk about relationships - how to improve them, how to enjoy them, and how to truly connect with the people in our lives.
Over the years I’ve seen and heard many comments from people unfamiliar with unschooling that are along the lines of unschooling children “will never learn how to get along in the real world.” Their …
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Or do you really mean, “I’m so happy for you!” Is there a difference? To feel proud, pleased, or satisfied with something you’ve accomplished is a wonderful, intrinsic reward for your effort. …
Let’s talk about some things parents can do when they see situations differently than their children. Maybe your child wants to go to a movie unsupervised for the first time and you’re uncomfortable, …
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When our children are upset about something we want to fix it for them, to help them feel better. And as unschooling parents, we certainly do whatever we can—both with conversation to process things …
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Last week we talked about things you might do to support your children if they're wanting to find more friends. I also mentioned that if your child is happy with their level of social interactions, …
When we get past the first impressions of unschooling as “crazy,”often the next stage is seeing it as almost utopian. What a wonderful way of life for our children: diving into what interests them; …
