We arrive at the creek and my children run squealing towards their friends to give them a big hug, having not seen them since last week. They spend the entire day playing, never ready to go home. Moving from one … Continue reading
I’ve written previously about the importance of not creating a school at home (if you haven’t read that yet, read it first here). Your first priority is making sure everyone feels safe at this anxious time, and creating a peaceful … Continue reading
Is Unschooling working? A question that comes up a lot. Often with a side of guilt. Like we should be immune to worry. We should just TRUST and everything will be ok if we’re good unschooling parents. Yes, unschooling means … Continue reading
A new school year is starting this week in Australia and once again we’re left right out of it. Thank goodness! Instead of waking up early, packing lunches, dressing in uniform, and heading off for a day of following orders, … Continue reading
One of the most frustrating beliefs you come across when you opt out of the school system is that children NEED school. Even if there is a willing and capable parent to support their education outside of the system, people … Continue reading
“Schools are different now, they’ve changed a lot you know!” As a home educating parent I hear this a lot. People want to believe we just don’t know what goes on in schools, as if they operate in secret or … Continue reading