Do good things for good reasons. |
photo by Sandra Dodd
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Do good things for good reasons. |
When children choose their foods, they will choose things you didn't expect! |
Just yesterday a friend and I were discussing what we thought of as a distilling 'factor' that must be present for unschooling/mindful parenting to be successful. The factor that came up was TRUST.
With trust, the world opens up, horizons expand and life can seem exciting and limitless. Without trust, the world shuts down, gets narrow and petty. Each moment matters in the wrong way. I want more expansiveness in my life, not less."
Studies are now popping up suggesting laughter makes our brains work better, reduces stress and helps sick people get well...
I don't think humor will guarantee my kid will have a better life, but I know it won't hurt him. If all it does is leave him with happy memories of his childhood and parents, I'll count it among our most useful tools."
"Stop looking at the door. See the richness that exists beyond the door." —Joyce Fetteroll | of your door here) |
Lean by thoughts and decisions.
Lean toward what you understand, and what makes sense.
Too far? Lean back.
Just right? Do more with your children, while you're in that state.
Deschooling is like changing gears. Go slowly. Go deliberately. SandraDodd.com/gradualchange Don't goof around. Don't stall. SandraDodd.com/doit How can both be true? The clutch and the gas. |
"Production" is for factories. Your children are learning and growing. There is nothing they need to "produce."
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Learning comes from connecting something new to what you've already thought or known.