The Renaissance Woman! Controversial Interview
I’ve been doing a number of interviews lately. The interest in Radical Unschooling is growing exponentially, as more and more people want to learn about alternatives to traditional schooling and parenting practices. At this time, there is great interest and my invitations to speak and requests for interviews and parenting coaching are becomes a huge part […]
Memorize THIS!
Some parents new to Radical Unschooling are worried that their children will not know the state capitals or the multiplication or “times” tables. I try to reassure them that memorization isn’t really learning. The idea that anyone needs to memorize states/capitals/times tables is based on an outdated, caveman belief system about true learning. What your children need to know […]
Our First Radical Unschooling Graduate!
“Education is not merely a means for earning a living or an instrument for the acquisition of wealth. It is an initiation into life of spirit, a training of the human soul in the pursuit of truth and the practice of virtue” Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit Our son, Devin, graduated from a private, distance high school yesterday!! […]
Forced vs. Natural Milestones
As parents, we hear what “experts” claim to be average ages that children meet milestones in our culture. We then tend to compare our children to these averages and push them to reach them out of fear that they aren’t living up to the cultural norm or standard. When many people first discover Radical Unschooling, in […]
Childhood Disorder or Lack of Interest?
Sadly, our culture drugs children, when they don’t focus on what adults want them to be focused on. Yet, our culture also condemns them, if they are focused on something that the child enjoys. I hear this all the time, “My child sat there, like a zombie and didn’t respond when I called their name! I […]
Homes of Radical Unschoolers: Peek Inside!
For years, I have facilitated a Radical Unschooling support and information group on Facebook. Approaching 20,000 members, parents who are new to Radical Unschooling can join and ask questions to more experienced members. The most popular questions revolve around punishments, freedom and releasing limits on foods, media/technology, hygiene, bedtimes and how to live in partnership with […]
Radical Unschooling and Sleep Struggles
In our experience, our children’s sleep seems to run on a seasonal, natural cycle. Our family changes our sleep patterns with the changing of the seasons and we have always lived this way. Much like cycles that follow the rhythm of the moon, when sleep is viewed from this natural perspective, one can see how it […]
NEW! Free Your Family Camp in Acapulco, Mexico
As I write this, the snow is falling and I can feel the plow trucks roaring by, rattling the house. We are in the middle of a snow storm here in, New Hampshire. I have to admit, I love it. The wood stove blazing and crackling and the family under cozy blankets, eating soup, freshly baked […]
Freedom Of Mind
Children’s rights are on the leading edge of new thought and advocacy. I realize that when put out a meme like this, it will be received in many ways. Some people that read it will get defensive and angry. Some will agree and share. Some will laugh and call me crazy… It is all part […]
Your Children Don’t Want It
You do not have to live perfectly, to be the perfect parent for your children. When we can admit our mistakes, flaws and issues, we are able to model one of the greatest aspects of being human – the ability to change. We have to *live* the reality of being human to it’s fullest extent […]
