At any given time, there are at least 10 projects on the go in our house, I would say. The majority of […]| Happiness is here
Recently someone asked me how and when we first started encouraging our children to be more independent and managing their own time […]| Happiness is here
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Planning for unschoolers can support autonomy. Here’s how we use flexible, intention-led planning to make self-directed learning thrive.| Happiness is here
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What is Unschooling? How do unschooled children learn? All your questions answered.| Happiness is here
contains affiliate links It’s a new year, and we are getting back into our usual rhythm around here. We’ve talked about plans […]| Happiness is here
I know I have talked before about the freedom of our life without school. Mainly the freedom we feel not being restricted […]| Happiness is here
The homeschooling community is growing massively right now. So many parents are choosing a different life for their kids and it’s great […]| Happiness is here
I have four children. Currently aged 12, 10, 7, and 5. None of them have ever set foot in a classroom. And […]| Happiness is here
I want to share with you some really cool things we’ve been doing with our unschooling group this year! We spend a […]| Happiness is here
I often get the impression that people think we chose not to send our kids to school because they are extra smart. […]| Happiness is here
One of my favourite times of the day is when all the kids are gathered in the art room working on their […]| Happiness is here
And how you can use them to have unschooling days that feel inspired, and full of life.| Happiness is here
There are many parenting styles and many types of mothers. You don't have to try and be all of them. Lean into your unique strengths.| Happiness is here
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Rethinking independent learning: Why it doesn’t need to be the goal—and what matters more when supporting capable, confident learners.| Happiness is here
Struggling with unschooling teens? Here are 10 key ingredients for curiosity-driven, purpose-filled, intrinsically motivated learning.| Happiness is here
The real gifts our children need can't be bought. They are practiced by us, every day, in pursuit of healthy relationships with them.| Happiness is here
Parenting from the sidelines is hard, but your kids need you to step back and be a cheerleader, not a coach!| Happiness is here
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What effect does unschooling have on how teens turn out? Are they exceptional? Weird? Fulfilled? Anti-social?| Happiness is here
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School is marketed as an amazing gift to children, but consider what children have to give up! There are endless benefits to homeschooling.| Happiness is here
When one of my daughters was about 5 years old, she wanted to make a robot. Not a crafted robot out of […]| Happiness is here
Is unschooling too individualistic? Are unschoolers TOO focussed on their own needs, ultimately limiting their experience of community?| Happiness is here
Telling me I need 'self-care' sounds like adding something else to my to do list. Sustainable self-care has nothing to do with bubble baths| Happiness is here
What's the secret to protecting the love of learning that children are born with, even in the teen years? Ditching school.| Happiness is here
Just in the nick of time, I’m here with some advent calendar ideas for this year! I didn’t think I would get […]| Happiness is here
Introducing Philosophy Hour into your homeschool to encourage critical thinking, reasoning, self-awareness, confidence, and communication.| Happiness is here