Just living and learning
You’ve taken your child out of school, you’re reading some great books about unschooling and self-directed learning, you’re listening to all the podcasts, it all makes sense, and yet…. Despite all your efforts to wholeheartedly embrace this new way to live and learn, multiple times a day you find yourself gripped by panic, overwhelm or... Continue Reading →
At first glance, the idea of living in a non-coercive, consent-based way with our children may seem quite straightforward. We don’t “make” them do things they don’t want to do, we treat their opinions and needs as just as valid as our own, and we don’t assume we always know best just because we’re the... Continue Reading →
Sometime last year, I had a chat with a man who was researching unschooling for a work project. He was in his late twenties and didn’t have children, but he was fascinated by the concept of unschooling. He loved the idea of children having more autonomy, and learning naturally as they go about their daily... Continue Reading →
Unschooling, home-educating, self-directed learning—whatever our own version of this looks like, September is an odd month in the not-at-school parent’s calendar. If you've been living without school for some time then you’re probably looking forward to your favourite haunts emptying of holiday visitors. Parks, beaches, museums, cafes, city centres—as the crowds disperse and the rhythm... Continue Reading →
Now that my eldest two children are 18 and 16, they are grappling with all the myriad choices available to them as they move out into the world. And, as ideas about courses, journeys and careers are discussed, I’m struck by how endlessly interesting this phase of life is. I love to hear about all... Continue Reading →
“Is this enough?” Who hasn't asked that question? Perhaps triggered by a house that seems just a bit too quiet, by not seeing any friends for a couple of days, by a child saying they're bored, or just the feeling that maybe you could all do with a little more adventure. There's nothing wrong with... Continue Reading →
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