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The Unschooling Effect: Exceptional Teens?

This afternoon, as my 15-year-old daughter and I were just hanging out at home together, she suddenly squealed and exclaimed, “I’m so […]

Enough With Self-Care: What We Really Need Are Boundaries

I’m not sure about you, but a 30-minute bubble bath is not going to magically fix any of my problems. Maybe this […]

The Best (and Most Beautiful) Poetry Books for Kids

Contains affiliate links: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases Poetry seems to be something people either love or hate. […]

Saying No to School Stress, and Yes to Childhood

Earlier this week I watched as Miss 12 bustled around the kitchen, catching up on some cooking she was meant to do […]

Confidence and Self-Esteem: How Unschooling Empowers Children

One of the main things I wished for my children was the freedom and confidence to be themselves. As young children, I […]