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Why Essential Oils?
  • August 8, 2017
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Why Essential Oils?

Welcome! I’m so glad you’re keen to learn more about the many benefits of using essential oils. I’d love to share with […]

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Stop Parenting and Be a Parent
  • August 6, 2017
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Stop Parenting and Be a Parent

“It’s called parenting!” Most respectful parents have probably heard this one. If you give your children any more freedom or autonomy than […]

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School Is Not the Safe Choice
  • August 2, 2017
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School Is Not the Safe Choice

Wander into the comments section of any online article about unschooling, or even homeschooling, and you will discover many many people who […]

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Everyday Unschooling: A Day in The Life (July 2017)
  • July 31, 2017
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Everyday Unschooling: A Day in The Life (July 2017)

Life without school can be hard to imagine before you start living it. I used to love reading posts about what a […]

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20 Ways to Make Your Home a Respectful Environment (& Fight Childism!)
  • July 30, 2017
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20 Ways to Make Your Home a Respectful Environment (& Fight Childism!)

We think of childhood as a magical time. Of children as happy, carefree, full of life, wonder, and energy. But, life can […]

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The Mainstream Parenting Myths We Need to Forget
  • July 27, 2017
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The Mainstream Parenting Myths We Need to Forget

Ahh parenting myths. We have all heard some. ‘Stop picking that child up! You’ll spoil them!’ ‘Babies cry to exercise their lungs’ ‘A […]

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Homeschooling / Unschooling
Why I Don’t Like Play Based Learning
We Need to Talk About Childism
Parenting
We Need to Talk About Childism
10 Things to Say Instead of ‘Stop Crying’
Parenting
10 Things to Say Instead of ‘Stop Crying’
School is Unnecessary
Homeschooling / Unschooling
School is Unnecessary
What Is Unschooling?
Homeschooling / Unschooling
What Is Unschooling?
Why I stopped asking my kids to clean up
Parenting
Why I stopped asking my kids to clean up
8 Reasons NOT to Give Kids a Bedtime
Parenting
8 Reasons NOT to Give Kids a Bedtime
The Socialization Homeschooled Kids Don’t Get
Homeschooling
The Socialization Homeschooled Kids Don’t Get
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I can be respectful, cooperative, and committed to my children's autonomy, and still have far more power than they do. I have the money, the car, adult status, more experience, and control over a lot of the things they need to participate fully in the world. That power doesn't disappear just because I don't intend to be controlling, so I think it's worth noticing how we use it. Can my children disagree with me? Can they say no? Do their opinions actually change what happens? Do I ever use my money, transport, or access as leverage? Am I willing to change my mind when they tell me something isn't working for them? There will always be ways I have more power than my children, so it's something to be constantly mindful of at every stage because control so easily slips back in because of it. It's about how we use our power to empower THEM. How we share it with them and how intentionally we think about our choices, rather than automatically falling back on the ways our culture teaches us to treat children. Having more power shouldn't give me more entitlement to control. It should give me more responsibility for how carefully I use it. #endchildism #consciousparenting #unconditionalparenting #unschooling


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