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.
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![]() | "Watch and listen to your kids. Let yourself get caught up in what they find wonderful and in the process rediscover wonder itself." —Meredith Novak |
"Unschooling means parents who are connected, responsive, supportive, empowering, and environment-enriching. Unschooled kids don't feel responsible for their learning. They know they can learn whatever they want whenever they want. They're empowered rather than burdened." —Joyce Fetteroll | ![]() |
You don't need to know your child's strengths and passions. It doesn't matter. Sounds goofy, but it's true. What you should look for is helping her right in the moment. | ![]() |
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.
![]() | My children have never asked, "Do we have to learn this?" They don't have to learn anything. So everything is equally fun for them. The joy of unexpected discovery is the substance of a typical unschooling day. |
Be your child's friend. Make room in your heart and your life and your house for your child and his interests. | ![]() |
![]() | 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. |
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"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.