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Sonya Austin wrote: When our children take the space they need in order to experience things, it doesn't make our lives as paren...

Once when a mom wished her child didn't love "Barney," I said I didn't love "Rugrats," but I went on to...

Ben Lovejoy wrote: Question the rules, and question the principles as well. But once you and your family have chosen the principle...

Paula L / "Paulapalooza" wrote: Okay, not all days will leave us feeling as if we are Julie Andrews spinning around on that m...

Negativity is contagious poison. Turn just a little bit away from it. Then you can turn away easier the next time; and take a step away, ...

Parents can't be perfect, but they can aim in that direction. "The right way" photo by Roya's sister, Rose

Deb Lewis wrote, when her son was young: Our town is small and we've been to the museums here more than once but we st...

The best unschooling parents aim to avoid punishments and shaming. They try to facilitate learning and joy, peace and happiness. They s...

I can breathe and be still and not be knocked down by thoughts. Thoughts can lift me up. I can turn down the volume. I can switch channels...

"I will never forget how I realized that I could be an independent person from watching "That Girl," or how seeing Barbara J...

"Much of what they're learning as unschoolers is the 'true grit' of living: communication, interaction, observation, explor...