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.
This month we’re digging into some of the challenges of deschooling. We’ve looked at how our fears can stifle our children’s learning if we indiscriminately use our fear to control our children’s …
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When it comes to “things you give up for unschooling,” I think near the top of the list you’ll find control. More specifically, controlling others. Many of us grew up being told that, “when you’re an …
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Choosing unschooling isn’t a decision to be taken lightly—though it may come together pretty quickly. When considering such a life-changing decision, it’s common practice to weigh the pros and cons. …
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I chose Living Joyfully as the name of my website because I found that joy was, and is, an unerring compass for all aspects of our unschooling lifestyle. Last time we looked at learning, so now let’s …
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Apotheosis was a new word for me: it’s the highest point in the development of something; the culmination or climax. The highest point? Let’s take a moment to look around at the path we took to …
When our children are younger, their energy levels are often breathtaking! They seem to go nonstop all day, jumping from activity to activity, leaving toys, games, crafts, and experiments in their …
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