Real learning

"Real learning, the kind of learning humans are hard wired to do, is about discovering connections between one thing and dozens of things. What those connections will have in common is interest."

—Joyce Fetteroll

Real Learning
photo by Sandra Dodd
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The world as a museum

Be willing to be surprised where you are, to appreciate the unexpected, and to stop and notice something old or artsy. What's familiar to you might be brand new to a child.

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photo by Sandra Dodd

Question platitudes

Leah Rose wrote:

I've been thinking about that saying "All things in moderation." Next time someone says it to me, I think I might just ask them: "Do you mean we should have joy in moderation? Should we have peace in moderation? Kindness in moderation? Patience in moderation? Forgiveness? Compassion? Humility?"

Honestly, I used to think it sounded like a very wise and balanced philosophy. Now, the more I think about it the less sense it makes.

—Leah Rose

Moderation
photo by Sandra Dodd
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Attentive and sweet

Be attentive and sweet to your children. That might be one of your best healing tools.


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photo by Janine Davies

The peace path

"Unschooling helped us both to really walk the peace path, and not just talk about it." —Janine Davies

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words and photo by Janine

Light it up

Sometimes, part of a room can light up and glow for a little while. Try to provide that light, when you can. Try to be that light, in a dark moment, when you can be.

"This little light of mine..."
photo by Sandra Dodd

Emotional well-being

Emotional health and emotional well-being are as important, if not more so, as physical health.

—Jenny Cyphers

Moving Toward Less Control, Concerning Food
photo by Janine Davies
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