I love unschooling. I know that probably goes without saying, but it’s good for me to be reminded sometimes. Yesterday was our fourth unschooling anniversary. Four years ago we made one choice that changed our world. And today I’m reminded just how phenomenal and empowering a choice it was. See, I don’t love unschooling because [...]
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On Trusting Our Kids (and Their Candy)
This is the candy Zeb got from two trunk-or-treat events and one night of trick-or-treating. Or I should say it’s all the candy he has left. From Friday through Tuesday he probably ate another grocery bag full. Because of all the sugar in his system he ate little else during that time. Was I worried? [...]
Unjobbing: What It Is and What It Isn’t
I’ve thrown the word “unjobbing” around here a few times. Like unschooling, it’s a word we use that, at first glance, does little to really describe the idea. Just as unschooling doesn’t mean uneducated (nor is it against school or always done outside of school), unjobbing does not mean unemployed. Nor is it really against [...]
Unlock. Unleash. Unschool!
The past several months of offering coaching for unschooling and mindful parenting have been amazing. I’ve connected with so many parents, learned a lot about the common challenges people face (and the diversity within each experience) and so enjoyed inspiring parents to tap into their own unconditional love. I’ve spoken with unschoolers, homeschoolers and public [...]
Overachievers, Vilifying Interests and Owning It
Zeb took a serious interest in the Jr Ranger Program offered through our National Parks while we were in Indiana. Our first park and his first badge has come from Lincoln National Park in Southern Indiana. According to his age, he was required to finish five pages of the program and a list of tasks [...]
My name is Tara. I am a mama and a lover, a full-time nomad, a passionate devourer of Life and an Organic Life Coach.
