“When I was in second grade, I discovered the Hardy Boys series. Ever since, I’ve loved to read — both for fun and to improve my mind. And I’m always looking for the next great book.” – Otis Chandler, co-founder …
What to do if you’re worried about ‘screentime’
Fears about ‘screentime’ and how it might be affecting our children now and in the long term, are everywhere. From concerns about whether they’re getting enough fresh air, exercise and physical contact with others, to the damage it might be …
10 benefits of making mistakes
‘That which does not kill us makes us stronger.’ Friedrich Nietzsche We all make mistakes. And mostly, we all wish we didn’t. Yet maybe there are benefits of making mistakes we should celebrate. Just as a mild illness or infection …
What worries me about Fortnite (and 9 reasons not to limit children’s ‘screentime’)
My children play Fortnite. Or at least, they’ve all tried it. They mostly take it or leave it, except for one. My 14 year old son, he’s definitely a Fortnite fan. Fortnite has been hugely popular over the last …
YouTube and Home Ed : 6 channels my 6 year old recommends.
‘You can’t learn everything off YouTube.’ One of my nearest and dearest once told me. Right after YouTube had featured rather heavily in a discussion about home ed and learning 🙂 I’m sure she’s right. But it can be a …
9 Home education routines that brighten up our days.
We love the freedom and flexibility of home education. With no fixed timetable, the rhythm of our days ebb and flow as the needs of our children evolve, and the seasons pass. But with so much freedom to organise our …
The funny ideas people have about parenting…
“She’s so polite, I bet her parents are super strict” – my daughters boss when he discovered she was home-educated. And he wasn’t the first to think so. On at least one other occasion and maybe more, people have assumed …
9 Sandra Dodd quotes on parenting that rocked my world
A collection of quotes by Sandra Dodd on parenting peacefully and living respectfully with our children. If you want to measure, measure generously. If you want to give, give generously. If you want to unschool, or be a mindful parent, …
Who left the dog poo? Who, who, who..?
In which I ponder the modern obsession with dog poo. Who left the dog poo and why? And what this has this to do with taking a kinder path. Firstly I hope you’re all singing your hearts out just like …
Home Education worries : Will they learn how to queue?
In which I share the short answer… (spoiler alert) Yes. Home educated children can and do, queue. And then the long answer, delving into why this might be a worry at all? “All his life has he looked away…to the …