Open, windows; open, doors

Be open to seeing what you see, out the window. Be open to finding what you find, out the door.

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photo by Sandra Dodd
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Life flows

Liquids flow, life flows, ideas flow, learning flows. Sometimes things don't flow smoothly, or don't flow freely, or flow where we don't want them to flow, or freeze up altogether. Parents can accept, acknowledge and appreciate flow, or they can block, knock and wreck it.

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photo by Sandra Dodd

Something different

What's "same old" to you will be different or new to visitors and children. Something you see all the time might be worth a closer look.

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photo by Sandra Dodd, 2015

Factors and etiquette

Thoughtful decision making involves considering as many factors as you can. No rule can be applied in every place and at all times. There will be special cases, and times to put courtesy and etiquette before any other considerations.

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photo by Sandra Dodd

"Just now"

from a talk on May 9 (2015) about choices,
finding balance, and living in the present moment:

"Just right" and "just now" are things you should pay attention to.

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photo by Holly Dodd, of bubbles in India

Other unschooling families

Whether in person or at a distance, online, it can be helpful to know other unschooling families. Seeing how others handle everyday or unusual situations, how they amuse themselves and comfort one another, can make it easier to understand and relax.

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photo by Rippy Dusseldorp

Variable speeds

Time is fast, time is slow. A moment can seem like an hour, or a day can pass in a blink. Joy can make time flow smoothly. Make the best of most of your moments.

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photo by Sandra Dodd