I have five children; three of them are adults now. When people ask how many children I have, there are three common responses. The first: “What? How do you do it?” The second: “You must have been fond of it!” And the third: “Sure, you know it all.” Let’s address the first two. How did… Continue reading Parenting Experience Doesn’t Mean Parenting Is Easy
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From Structure to Freedom, Parenting Alternative Education Paths
Previously, I said I never imagined any of our children not going to mainstream school. I have also written about deschooling and its importance in the transition from school to home education. Now, we find ourselves navigating both at the same time: preparing for one child to return to mainstream school in a couple of… Continue reading From Structure to Freedom, Parenting Alternative Education Paths