Topics: Unschooling,empowerment,holidays,homeschooling,mindful parenting,movies,music,zen
Every parent could benefit from being better connected with their child (no matter the child’s age). Here are some simple ideas to get you started. Do something unexpectedly nice for your child that you don’t normally do. Does he love video games so much he barely eats? Make him food and take it to him, [...]
Topics: Arizona,Unschooling,empowerment,homeschooling,mindful parenting,photographs,zen
Childhood experts are constantly recanting their directives regarding education and “what is best for children”. After hearing from an anti-homeschooling friend about how horrible homeschoolers have it (because they don’t have the resources of schools), I actually saw a commercial on television advertising that I should send my money to a fund that would enable [...]
Topics: Unschooling,empowerment,mindful parenting,zen
I’ve been asked a variety of questions that boil down to this: “Can you prove that Unschooling works in the long run in today’s world?” My simplistic answer is, “Yes, just spend some time with a teen or 20-something Unschooled person. [Yes, they exist, I've met quite a few!] Then, spend time with a teen [...]
Topics: Webkinz,games,pets,zen
My favorite Webkinz pet has always been the cow. The cow is a super animal and makes a wonderful stuffed pet. S/he’s soft and plush and has the most awesome bean bag feet. Shortly before Christmas I decided to get my own Webkinz account, so it wasn’t too surprising that I received two cows for [...]
Topics: ATCs,Arizona,Girl Scouts,Tucson,art,art trading cards,crafts,green living,holidays,how to,party,photographs,zen
I’ve always wanted a gemstone tree. I first saw one in a specialty store when I was a child. It was so beautiful, and looked so fragile, I was afraid to touch it. Yet, I did — gently, watching the way the little tree arms moved and the little leaves swayed. My parents bought it [...]
Topics: ATCs,Unschooling,art,art trading cards,green living,magazines,travel,zen
I’m not a fan of receiving too many catalogs and other mail that I don’t want. However, I am a huge fan of receiving catalogs in the mail that I’m going to keep around a while and reference. Be sure to check out online catalogs before you have a paper one sent to you. If [...]