I love this time of year, not just the holidays, but the feeling of transition that accompanies turning the calendar to a fresh year. It inspires me to take some time to look back in appreciation, and …
Fun and Games in Our Unschooling Lives
I love this time of year because there’s an extra focus on fun! Granted, as we dove deeply into the unschooling lifestyle, we didn’t wait for holidays to pick up things the kids were interested in …
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Book review: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
Creative Living Beyond Fear As we dive more and more deeply into our unschooling lives, we come to treasure creativity. And to see it everywhere! Not only in the creative arts themselves, but also …
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Book review: Unschooling Dads, edited by Skyler J. Collins
Twenty-two Testimonials on Their Unconventional Approach to Education Unschooling Dads is a collection of twenty-two testimonials by dads—and prospective dads—sharing their ideas and experiences …
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Book review: Homeschooled Teens by Sue Patterson
75 young people speak about their lives without school Sue’s recently published book is a fascinating look at the lives of homeschooled teens. I found reading the candid observations and insights …
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Trusting Themselves
Another remarkable outcome of growing up unschooling is our children’s trust in themselves. To help them develop trust in themselves is to show them that you trust them. Your understanding of your …