Time outs, naughty steps and reward charts were never on my radar. None of that has ever made any sense…
Money, money, money…
We’ve spent a few days with money on our minds. Mostly because we’ve just moved house, so there are lots…
Is it fun or is it learning? Does it matter?
There are many things about living without school that continue to fascinate me. Although, when I see these things in…
When unschooling means exams
What happens when an unschooler wants to go into higher education? How does a child who has spent years following…
Structures and freedom
A few days ago, just before she went to bed, my daughter decided to write down her morning routine. She…
Trusting the quiet moments
Sometimes, it’s easy to feel confident. Seeing a child curled up reading a book, looking up ingredients to do some…
What did we do today?
Well, life in semi-lockdown goes on, and we’ve had plenty of time to settle into new rhythms. Human beings are…
Truth to power? Sure, let’s bring it on
I was at an event in a local primary school with D and C a few months ago. It was…
Self compassion in lockdown times
I started this post about self compassion a while ago and, for some reason, never got round to finishing it.…
The many benefits of unschooling for children with special needs
I hear a lot of doubt around whether unschooling can work for children with special needs. Perhaps it’s because many…
