Homeschool Fiction

The great thing about living an unschooling lifestyle is that we come to truly appreciate our children’s (and our own) passions. My daughters have never been required by myself, my husband, or anyone else, to learn things on a particular timeline or schedule. We’ve never given them tests, quizzed them on their knowledge, or [...]

I am free, no matter what rules surround me. If I find them tolerable, I tolerate them. If I find them too obnoxious, I break them. I am free because I know that I alone am morally responsible for everything I do. — Robert Heinlein
In a conversation about rules and principles in a family life, I [...]

When people find out that my family considers ourselves to be Radical Unschoolers, they almost always become confused and then angry–in that order.
The confusion comes when they hear the definition of “radical unschooling”. I state, calmly and succinctly, that it means living without school, artificial rules, or others’ definitions of what we should or should [...]

Since every unschooling family I’ve ever met has been seemingly completely different than all the others, it made me wonder: just what do these people all have in common? How is it that they all call themselves unschoolers? Just what is this unschooling philosophy about if it can draw so many people from such diverse [...]

I’m so excited to announce that Do Life Right, Inc. (my independent publishing company) is now accepting submissions for the 2010-2011 publishing calendar.
We’re currently looking for:

Children’s chapter books (with series potential)
Young Adult (YA) fiction

Manuscripts must have at least one realistic homeschooler of today as one of the main characters. Other than that, we’re looking for [...]

One year ago today, I spent a lot of time on this blog. I wrote daily about my two biggest passions: Unschooling and veganism (with a little Webkinz and other fun things thrown in). Both, in various ways, have literally saved my life. So, they will always be in my life. They can’t not. Each [...]

Yes, it’s been quite a while since I’ve posted anything on this website. It’s all good though! Fantastic in fact! It’s been a whirlwind of excitement in my household for months now: 2 books published, several trips, activities galore, and much more!
I have a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving day!  Here are [...]

Click here for more “20 Questions Answers from Unschoolers” around the world. If you’d like to answer these questions yourself, please read this post.
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DoLifeRight: Tell me a bit about yourself and your family (name, children’s ages, where you live, etc.):
Kara: Kara Janson (41 yo) living at the Jersey Shore (Somers Point, NJ) right [...]

My wife Lisa usually writes the posts here on Do Life Right, but I’d like to share a few thoughts that have been rattling around in my head.
Every so often, I’ll be out with one or both of my daughters and somehow the topic of homeschooling will come up in a discussion with a stranger.  [...]

This week’s 20 Questions is a real treat!  It’s the first time I’ve had a Dad answer the questions (hint, hint to other Pops out there).  The perspective is definitely uniquely wonderful.  I had a blast reading these answers and I’m sure you will, too.  Please note that I edited it to keep the G [...]