Reschooling Posts // October 29 - November 4, 2023
Sorry I’m late! Maintaining a level of normalcy during an active genocide is proving more challenging than I would have thought… Sending love and support out there to all of you witnessing the events of the world with open eyes and hearts <3
Wanted: Passionate Unschoolers
November 4, 2023 from Stories of an Unschooling Family
Wanted: Parents who are passionate about sharing unschooling with the world. Do you like writing and speaking? Are you willing to tell some family stories? Do you enjoy pondering new ideas? Are you continually learning and growing? Is unconditional love important to you? Do you enjoy my blog and podcast? Are we kindred spirits? Would you like to work together?
Intentionality Over Efficiency
November 3, 2023 from Swimming Upstream
From time to time when I sit down to write in this space, I often wonder what point I’m trying to make. Like, if my writing or insights point in a clear direction or if I’m just floundering around aimlessly. I suspect it’s probably a bit of both, but I find it helpful to think about how my perspective has changed over the last few years and where I’d really like to spend my time. Because let’s be honest: I really can be all over the place.
She Only Eats Chocolate
November 2, 2023 from Think Again
Cultural practices like parenting are based on social norms. Things that ‘we all do’ (even if we don’t really). Things that we learn from the world around us. Good Parenting™ means conforming to the social norms of whatever culture you are in. In the UK and the USA, this means controlling children.
Helping Our Kids Self-Regulate with Sarah Collins
November 1, 2023 from Raising Lifelong Learners
As parents, we all strive to provide the best for our children, but when it comes to neurodivergent kids, there’s an extra layer of care and attention needed. One crucial aspect of understanding and supporting these unique kiddos is recognizing and addressing their sensory needs. Sensory processing is a fundamental part of their world, and it influences their ability to focus, maintain attention, and self-regulate.
[Podcast #209] The Emotional Impact of Divorce – Part Two
November 1, 2023 from Brave Writer
Today on the Brave Writer podcast, we dive deeper into a topic that holds immense significance in many of our lives: divorce. It’s an extension of our previous discussions (here is Part One if you missed it), and I genuinely believe it’s a conversation we need to have. Many of us know someone, a dear friend or a family member, who has experienced divorce. The question then arises: how can we show up for them? How can we support not just them, but also their kids, in the best possible way?
Life is Either a Daring Adventure or Nothing at All
November 1, 2023 from Notes on Adventure
The other night, I took my first class in “Urban Kiz”: a partner dance with origins in Angola, Portugal, and Paris, danced to hip-hop and electronic music. It’s strangely beautiful, slow, staccato, and playful. Just look. I can hardly wait to try it again. Urban Kiz is similar to “microfusion,” where partners stand almost still and communicate with subtle motions, often imperceptible to observers. I’m such a fan of this style, and its associated music, that I got myself invited to DJ two sets at an upcoming microfusion weekend in Berlin. I’m intimidated—and also very excited.
Everything is a construct!
October 31, 2023 from Radical Mothering
Before I get to the post, I’d like to share a thing: On the poll I did last week, 66% of those who voted read these posts in your email. And while I love that you’re opening and reading this (thank you thank you!!), I would like to encourage you to download the Substack app and read my posts on there. But seriously, why Fran?! Who needs another app right now?
Warrior with Karen Young
October 31, 2023 from Sage Family
Karen began her career as a psychologist working extensively with children, teens and families. She is a sought-after speaker and consultant and works with schools, government bodies, and child and adolescent focused organisations both in Australia and overseas to build resources, implement procedures, and support the professional development of staff.
A Bit Strict
October 30th, 2023 from Think Again
I often see ‘Good Parenting’ confused with control. It’s considered Good Parenting to have a child who will stop doing what they are doing, because you say so. It’s Good Parenting to have a child who will ask before they can eat anything, because you are the one who gets to decide. It’s Good Parenting to have a child who doesn’t resist when they are told No, who ‘listens’ and accepts without question. It’s ‘Good Parenting’ to stick to your guns for hours even when your child makes it very clear that they disagree, because ‘they have to learn.’
002 Empowering Youth Talk - "Is Your Learning Theory Up-To-Date" - Part I
October 30th, 2023 from Empowering Youth
How we understand learning winds up being how we educate and engage with our children. This talk is centered on Learning Theories--some current, and some persistent historical relics. In this first part of a two part series, we cover Behaviorism and get a bit into Cognitivism. How much are these concepts intertwined with the everyday choices you make?
Brave Writer Precept #4: Plan Ahead and from Behind
October 30th, 2023 from Brave Writer
The fourth Brave Writer Precept is: We plan ahead or we plan from behind, whichever serves in the moment. The bane of everyone’s existence is PLANNING. Which are you? Team Plan Ahead—you don’t feel able to begin until you know exactly what’s coming next. You can deviate from the plan, but you must have a plan to start or you feel discombobulated (that’s a weird word to spell!). Team Plan from Behind—you get inspired by an idea and run with it, then later give yourself credit on your calendar, in your planner, or via assessment tool.
“What do I tell my boys?”
October 29, 2023 from Radical Mothering
(Thoughts of a Palestinian Mother by Dana Huraimi.)
As a Palestinian mother watching the destruction, oppression and the killing of thousands of innocent civilians in Gaza and Palestine over the past few weeks, I find myself baffled by the dehumanization and lack of support and empathy the international community has for the Palestinian people. But can I blame them? For decades our history has been erased from mainstream media, our people have been portrayed as barbaric animals who use their children as human shields and our voices have been silenced. So how would the western communities know the truth about what is happening in Gaza and the West Bank?