This post is part of the 30 Days Towards Connected Parenting series. Every parent needs daily simple actionable ways to connect with their child to improve on connection. There are tons of ways to connect with your child. The key is finding what feels organic to you and your family. What works best for you and your […]
Why Unschool?
When I’m asked why we unschool, it’s hard to explain without generalisations. It’s hard to capture the reasons because there’s no short answer. It’s the little things, it’s the big things, it’s the things we inadvertently take for granted. It’s the sleep ins, the days unfolding naturally and slowly. It’s freedom. Freedom to play, explore, […]
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“Mama, What Does Shy Mean?”
“Mummy, what does shy mean?” asks my (newly) four year old son. It dawns on me, in that moment, that he hears so many people call him shy. Shyness is stigmatised in society. Sensitive boys, in particular, are misunderstood and even bullied. Shyness is a personality trait, not a fault. My son is very self-aware, […]
