A common perception of homeschooling is that it shelters children. That as homeschooling or unschooling parents we’re narrowing down their worldview, deliberately or not, to something that… Read more “Does homeschooling shelter children from the real world?”
The 6 most common questions homeschoolers are asked
The 6 most common questions every homeschooler gets asked (and how you might…not…want to answer them).
Blurring the line between school and prison
He raises his hand. It’s only 9:30am and he knows he should have used the toilet before he was ushered into this room. It’s going to be… Read more “Blurring the line between school and prison”
You will make sure they’re still learning, won’t you?
We met someone on the beach recently when they stopped to comment on our lovely seaside holiday. It would have looked that way – it was during… Read more “You will make sure they’re still learning, won’t you?”
This is her classroom.
This is her classroom. And the beach. The library. The museum. Dance class. Our karate club. Our local shops. Our street. Playgrounds. The train. Our… Read more “This is her classroom.”
Preparing children for the ‘real world’
We’re sometimes asked how we’ll prepare our children for the real world if they’re not going through the school system. My answer is always a question –… Read more “Preparing children for the ‘real world’”
11 parenting inevitabilities
Let’s talk parenting inevitabilities, because frankly…they’re pretty much endless. Here are a few we’ve learned (🙈) over the years: 1) Even though it’s been 4 years since… Read more “11 parenting inevitabilities”
Why we’re choosing to homeschool
If your home is anything like ours, your exhausted kids announce their arrival home from school with a jacket in your face, a pair of shoes flung… Read more “Why we’re choosing to homeschool”
Stark Raving Dad 