Real Talk with an 8-Year-Old Unschooler (Episode 198)
Are you ready for some real talk with an 8-year-old unschooler? This week for both the podcast and this blog post below, our daughter Juliet joins me for an honest conversation from her perspective on what unschooling is and how she’s been learning. Listen to this episode on Apple Music, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn, YouTube, iHeartRadio or your RSS Feed *Now also on […]
Continue readingThe Unschooling Parent (Episode 194)
When it comes to our relationship with our children, there are many, many ways to parent. Throwing in alternative education magnifies the role as educator in your home and can make it even more overwhelming to figure out how to be both parent and teacher. That’s why an unschooling model isn’t just for kids – it’s […]
Continue readingIs Schooling Like Religion? (Episode 185)
How do you navigate the muddy post-covid waters of the educational world? How has homeschooling become like religion, nuanced and personal while also trying to be labeled and identified?In this post and episode, we hash out three big questions about unschooling and share a bit more about why de-schooling is so, so important. With kids in […]
Continue readingJuliet Talks Feelings: Wisdom from an 8-year-old (Episode 165)
This week our youngest daughter, Juliet, turns 8 years old. I asked her what we should talk about on the podcast this week, and she wanted to share how she personally has learned to navigate the ups and downs of her emotions. We’ve talked about how to communicate effectively, both in how to talk to others, […]
Continue readingHow To Recharge Beyond Vacation (Episode 164)
How do you recharge on a regular basis…or, do you just cram it all in to that 2-week vacation and hope that’ll cover it? We’ve talked about how to communicate effectively, both in how to talk to others, and how to listen well. Do you make space to recharge in your life, or just hope you will […]
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