It’s important to check in with myself to see whether I’m also an engaged part of the picture. Last week I mentioned, “I began to realize that where there was joy, there was learning. So now I …
Am I Supporting My Family’s Interests?
This week I’m asking myself if I’m feeling good about the support I’m giving my children’s interests. And my husband’s. For me, that means taking a few minutes to think about my recent reactions to …
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Am I Feeling Open and Connected?
I like to check in with myself once in a while to ask if I’m living the principles that have meaning for me. For our unschooling lifestyle. Let’s do that together this month. :-) Am I feeling …
The Meaning of Trust
The conversation that sparked these thoughts happened over Christmas at a gathering of local friends. I had a great time that evening, and it was a very enjoyable conversation. When I noticed our …
What Love Looks Like in Unschooling Families
Unschoolers can really be a confusing bunch to those looking in! On one hand, we appear to be sheltering our children from the real world by keeping them home—we’re overprotective. On the other hand, …
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Are Unschooling Children Being Sheltered?
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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