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Schuyler Waynforth wrote: [A relative once said] that he thought science was one of those things that must be taught in school. He f...

This is a photo of a concrete pad at our house, between a wall and a car. It won't look like that now, but one day it did, from refl...

Unschooling is difficult. It's a luxury. It's not a guarantee, it's not a right, it's not a product anyone can sell you,...

Jen Keefe wrote: I’ve found it fascinating (I don’t use that word lightly) how many different things are connecting for me, as an...

from a discussion on eye contact: When someone recommends turning full on toward the child, that means don't keep reading your n...

Exploring the world (including food) needs to be done in a supported and supportive way, in an open and non-fearful way, in a sensible...

It's easy for people to "yeah, but..." themselves way off track. It's harder to relax into considering that maybe th...

Each person who learns to read learns almost suddenly, at some point. It happens whether he's in school or not. Before that point,...

Robin Bentley wrote: Radical unschooling (and the "radical" means "from the root") is all about mindset and changing...

De wrote: OH! Brainstorming ideas, treating your children like you would your spouse or friends, *OH!!* I knew that. Now I *know* that...

Fireworks, candles and seasonal decorations create glowing moments marking the passing of time. None of them will last, but your memories...

Joyce Fetteroll wrote: I once described the difference between teaching and learning as where you shine the spotlight. I...

When a parent's choices are based on being the same or being the opposite of their own parents or of anyone else, they're reactin...

Sometimes an experience is brief, but memorable. Rather than big lessons, think of small moments that spark thoughts. Playing with a spa...

Stop struggling. SandraDodd.com/struggle What's better? Breathing. Clarity. Peace. Positivity. Thoughts about doing better. ...

"What creates power and worth is taking single, conscious steps toward being the kind of person one would like to be. Making better ...

Me, in response to a(nother) question, once, about kids who become so involved in something that they are like zombies, don't hear peopl...

Something BIG happens when a person turns away from selfishness to service. Something HUGE happens when a person can care about anothe...

The faith he has in you is growing or waning at every moment. You're either building your relationship or you're eroding it. ...

A mom named Sara came back after lapsing toward "no," and wrote: I'm a huge believer in fresh starts, and I decided to jus...