parenting

I've been on a "simplify parenting" kick, really focusing in on those things we do that complicate our lives and add more stress that are completely unnecessary.  Last week, we addressed having social "quickies" to open Keep Reading...

When you hear the word "quickie", clearly our minds tend to go to one place. And yes, even there, it can be so, so valuable. So often, we're dreaming of a way to simplify childhood, and Keep Reading...

In our world of unschooling, we believe in delight-led learning, and the functional education model of learning as we live life together. So what if our kids want to just watch TV and eat chips all Keep Reading...

Remember that old Kenny Rogers song, "The Gambler"? The main chorus talks about knowing when to hold your deck and when to fold it...and wow, have we discussed this in our home.  Life is a gamble. Keep Reading...

How do you talk to your kids? I've found that there can be many, many "conversations" in households where it's not really a true connection at all, but simply people talking at each other.  As we Keep Reading...

Could you handle a 6 hour car ride with zero “entertainment” for your children? Do you dread hearing “I’m bored” in your home, and you feel like you kids are in constant need of stimulation?  I'm Keep Reading...