Reschooling Posts // August 21-27, 2022
Unschooling: An interview with children who have never been to school
August 28, 2022 from Happiness is Here
When the older girls were just 5 and 7 years old I did a little interview with them to get their thoughts on unschooling. Back then it was all about play and learning what they want, when they want! Now the girls are aged 13, 11, 8, and 7, and I thought it was time to hear from them again; to see what has changed, or hasn’t changed. Are they still as happy? Do they enjoy unschooling? Do they see themselves going to school in the future?
How Seemingly Trivial Interests Are Full of Valuable Learning
August 26, 2022 from Stories of an Unschooling Family
This morning, I did something totally unexpected. Without thinking too much about it, I grabbed my phone and made my very first live Instagram video! It seemed to be the perfect time to do this because my hair was freshly styled and I’d just applied some makeup. I was looking fairly presentable! I decided to chat about unschooling and the seemingly trivial interests that our kids might have. Are such things as makeup and clothes valuable? Or are they a waste of time?
Excellent New Word: Sittervising
August 25, 2022 from Free Range Kids
The word “Sittervising,” invented by by Busy Toddler blogger Susie Allison, is a new way to describe a once venerated practice: Sitting around while your kid plays. The fact that we needed a word to sort of sanitize this normal practice just shows what judgmental times we’re living in.
Exploring Unschooling Q&A, Episode 333
August 25, 2022 from Living Joyfully with Unschooling
We have another new podcast episode this week, with Anna Brown and Erika Ellis joining me to dive into listener questions! As always, our Q&A conversations aren’t focused on giving anyone the “right” answer, because there isn’t a universal “right” answer for any given situation that will work for everyone.
Finding Balance in Parenting, Homeschooling / Unschooling, and Life
August 23, 2022 from Dan Moeller
A talk with Julie Walter from @familyyields where we explore the overlap between homeschooling and parenting and how inner work is a key element in showing up for our children.
A Baseball Article on Traditional Schooling that Unschooling Parents Should Read
August 23, 2022 from Copasetic Flow
Read this article by the author of Timeless Learning a book about changing traditional schools in ways that look remarkably reminiscent of unschooling. The author uses baseball as a metaphor, but... It's all about how we perceive tasks, how we learn, what our expectations might be, and how those expectations might have come to enter our psyches. It's about... well, you'll see.
The Right Side Of Normal and Honouring Our Individual Learners with Cindy Gaddis
August 23, 2022 from Honey! I’m Homeschooling the Kids
Have you ever met someone at a time in your life and you wish your paths had crossed at an earlier time? You say to them, "I wish you were here to share this with me when".... Well, that's Cindy Gaddis to me. Actually, it's more like- "why are we just meeting each other now???" I need more of you in my life. Now that I do have Cindy in my life, I am sharing more of her knowledge and experience with you. Because I know you need it too!
Are You Strange, Odd and Eccentric and Interested in Everything?
August 23, 2022 from Stories of an Unschooling Family
Are you strange, odd or eccentric? Are you interested in everything? Are you a curious unschooler? My family is definitely strange. Yes, we’re different. Is that because we’re unschoolers? Or are we just free to be ourselves?
Parenting & Setting Boundaries | How Unschooling Helps Build Healthy Relationships
August 21, 2022 from BlackDad
Parenting while setting boundaries and respecting boundaries is something I have overlooked most of my life. But establishing boundaries is essential to building healthy relationships. Unschooling set me on this parenting journey where now I recognize what's most important in developing my relationships with my children.
