Propson Palingenesis: and I'm a goddamn coward but then again so are you* →
On the bravery of children. I really love this picture of how our young ones strive, undeterred by obstacles.
On the bravery of children. I really love this picture of how our young ones strive, undeterred by obstacles.
Really interesting look at the process of “de-schooling” (when a child moves from a school setting to homeschooling or unschooling), and how the transformation period affected this whole family.
I’ve read three interesting variations lately on the topic of television and screen time for kids.
Sam and I have had various talks about unplugging the TV, because Mikko loves it, but here’s the thing: We really, really love it, too. For ourselves, I mean. We’ve been watching TV all our lives, and yet we‘re not unthinking zombies.
So for now, rather than enforcing limits, I’m concentrating on offering alternatives whenever I get that nudging sense that too much TV watching or other screen time is happening (for any of us). Usually an offer to go somewhere or do something fun is more appealing than a show — and if not, then we watch the show!
What’s your take on TV for kids?
Brilliant response to the fears of those who endorse schooling toward the unschooling community. I seriously want to print this out so I can hand it to anyone (else) who springs these arguments on me.
What a fun scavenger hunt idea for little budding photographers!
I have thought of and tried out this advice all evening: Saying “I wonder” in response to a four-year-old’s all-the-time questions. He really seems to receive it well, too!
(via Momma Jorje)
Love this post and the accompanying Hathor comic. Why not ask “Why not”? Why not say “yes” more?
I catch some flak from my family for trying to parent in this way: being responsive rather than giving a kneejerk no to everything — you know, the be-in-control-at-all-times method of parenting. But it’s worth the price of a little outside misunderstanding to know my children know we’ll really listen to them.
Most people just can’t imagine living without hierarchy, laws, leaders, and authorities telling them what to do and how to do it. In the same way, most adults cannot believe that children are capable of managing their own lives and learning without adult direction. We simply do not trust ourselves and other people, including our own children, to live peacefully and productively without being told what to do.
Two fabulous sensory tub setups, here & here: http://onelovelivity.com/childofnatureblog/super-simple-cornmeal-beach-sensory-tub/ I love the colors and care Terri’s put into hers! We recently made one for Mikko out of some dried goods we had languishing in the pantry — much less pretty but still a huge hit.
