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There Is Never a Reason to Hit a Child
  • July 11, 2018
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There Is Never a Reason to Hit a Child

Why can we think of endless excuses of why it’s ok to hit children? Every time I share a post about smacking, […]

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In case you didn’t know… Siblings can be FRIENDS!
  • May 31, 2018
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In case you didn’t know… Siblings can be FRIENDS!

Shocking announcement: siblings can be friends. It seems like this needs to be said. People are under the impression that it’s rare. […]

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Everyday Parenting: What’s more important than commitment? THIS.
  • May 28, 2018
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Everyday Parenting: What’s more important than commitment? THIS.

We are waiting outside our ballet studio for class to begin and my 4-year-old is clinging to me, her face buried in […]

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6 Mantras for Respectful Parents
  • May 9, 2018
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6 Mantras for Respectful Parents

If everyone could always find the tiny space between their feelings and their reaction, and instead choose to respond, parenting would be […]

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The most powerful gift children give us. Are you missing it?
  • May 6, 2018
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The most powerful gift children give us. Are you missing it?

I’m asking my 2 year old daughter a question and her big sister interrupts with an answer before she even gets a […]

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You Can’t Teach Manners by Being Rude
  • April 15, 2018
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You Can’t Teach Manners by Being Rude

Picture this. You’re out at a cafe, having a great time with friends and family, you go to order your lunch and […]

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All I hear is how awful teenagers are. But all I s All I hear is how awful teenagers are.
But all I see is this magic girl.

I don't think the teen years are awful. I think they're where you start to see the 'results' of whatever came before them. What I'm learning is that if you prioritised freedom, trust, connection, and respect you are likely to see a confident, motivated, connected, inspired, kind, respectful, playful, thoughtful, and wonderful human. There is no need for her to fight against us, she has always been free. We've always been on the same team, working things out together.

I think a lot of people thought I'd regret my 'out-there' decisions of unschooling and respectful parenting, but I couldn't be more glad right now.

If everyone who disagreed with unschooling met an actually unschooled teen (no, not your neighbour's best friend's sister's cousin who said they unschooled but really just neglected their children), I think they'd change their mind pretty quick. There is zero doubt in my mind that this is the healthiest way for her to grow and learn about herself and the world at her own pace, in a healthy supportive environment.

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