A long time ago, early in my days as a teacher, my friend and mentor told me something that has stuck with me through the years. 872 more words
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Are You Worried About Screen Addiction?
There is a lot of fear out there. Do people actually believe that ‘screens’ are like heroin for kids? Apparently they do. Apparently a lot of people do. 1,326 more words
What Is Unschooling Really?
I know it is difficult for a lot of people to conceptualise what unschooling ‘is’. Unschooling can seem like a pretty scary term, and for people who associate education with school, it can generate some inaccurate assumptions. 1,471 more words
little problems, big feelings
We had some frustrations, today, as we went about our normal adventures.
Someone was upset to the point of tears because the cars in the lane next to us were moving and we weren’t and this child didn’t understand why (they had a left turn arrow…). 293 more words
How To Find Your Community
If someone asked me what I felt were the most important elements of unschooling and respectful parenting, community would be at the top of the list. 1,177 more words
'Rhinos don't eat pancakes' and being a listening mum
That was one of our books from the library this fortnight: Rhinos don’t eat pancakes, by Anna Kemp. The premise is that Daisy’s parents never listen to her, so they miss the fact that she is telling them that a huge, purple, pancake-eating rhino has taken up residence in their home. 218 more words
My Son Spent All Day On A Screen
My six year old spent all day occupied by a ‘screen’.
We had a busy day with friends yesterday and I sensed that it was going to be a quiet day around here today. 979 more words
