Unschooling as a way of learning and living is unconventional. In general, conventional society trusts the school system as an effective process for learning, where trust is a reasonably confident …
Am I Considerate of Others?
A few years ago Lissy and I put up a quote on the wall in the basement: “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” (Often mis-attributed to Plato, it can be traced back to Ian …
Am I Exploring and Learning Too?
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 …