When discussing respectful parenting, many people give the advice to do ‘time in’ vs ‘time outs’ and other punishments. Time in is generally used to describe a parent staying with the child and talking through the emotions with their child. The problem that arises for some is that all children are different and what comforts […]
On Judging Parenting
I’m often told that I need to stop judging other parents. That my opinions are offensive and I’m being judgemental. “To each their own” they say and they berate me for “not seeing another way“. There are so many flaws at the root of this concept. I hope you’ll hear me out. Judgement Is Inevitable […]
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I’m 7 and I choose how I spend my childhood
Today I have my lovely son here to talk about something that is really important to him! He asked me if he could write something about what he loves about not using school. He wants other families to think about unschooling and unnecessarily controlling kids. _________ Hi, I’m Cameron. I am seven. I love minecraft, […]
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How Many Well Intentioned People Dehumanise Children
Simply sitting back and observing in a general crowd with children it becomes clear so quickly that children seemingly require permission to be human by so many adults. To cry. To make mistakes. To go to the toilet. To have a hard time. To feel heard. To be excited. To be scared. To feel safe. […]
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Gentle Parenting Isn’t A Fad
Ever been told that your parenting choices are just a trend? I have. I’ve been told “just wait – your kids will grow up to dislike what you did no matter what it was!” Lovely, thanks. The truth is, I only have to look at the teens and adults of respectful parenting to know that […]
