Continuing with this month’s theme that unschooling encompasses the whole range of learning that goes into being a person, a human being, let’s look at relationships. Supporting our children as they …
“Learn to Say No Or You’ll Spoil Your Child”
This post is part of a series delving into "Mainstream Mantras," peeling back the layers to discover where they go awry. “to impair, damage, or harm the character or nature of (someone) by unwise …
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The World of Siblings and Unschooling
I received multiple questions about supporting siblings with differing needs and interests and sibling relationships, so I thought I’d address them together. A couple of them also have extenuating …
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The Dance of Unschooling: Understanding and Supporting Our Children
Reader Question: I would love to hear your take on unschooling in a co-operative circumstance. How much "getting out of the way" and how much instigating would you encourage? I know all kids and …
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Helping Your Spouse Explore Unschooling
Reader Question (edited for length): My husband is very wary about unschooling. He is not convinced it is good / feasible / livable. He comes home from work with questions like "What did you do …
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Five Unconventional Ideas About Relationships With Teens
One of the biggest fears I see mentioned over and over by parents is that their teens will make the same mistakes they did growing up. Parents of teens have, at this point in their lives, gained a …
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