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Radical Unschooling

Apr 10 2012

Radical Unschooling: A Visit to the Dentist

Recently I took my youngest daughter, Maggie, to her first dental appointment. She’s my fourth, so I didn’t give it a whole lot of thought.  I figured it would go like the initial visits of my three older kids. Our pediatric dentist works hard to make children’s dental experiences positive, and all of my other […]

Written by Nicole · Categorized: Radical Unschooling, Radical Unschooling Philosophy

Mar 30 2012

The Mother Duck Phenomenon

Okay, tell me if this rings a bell… My kids are all playing happily as I head to the shower.  In under five minutes, I’ve got one in the shower with me, another keeping me company perched on the potty, and the other two hovering just outside the bathroom door. I can’t remember the last […]

Written by Nicole · Categorized: Radical Unschooling, Radical Unschooling Philosophy

Nov 20 2011

Unschooling: Respecting Negative Emotions

My friend stopped over yesterday – and she was pissed. After a knock startling in its violence, she whipped open the door, removed each shoe and threw it down, slammed her purse on the nearest surface and flung herself onto my couch, launching into a loud, nearly incoherent tirade peppered liberally with expletives. “Whoa!” I […]

Written by Nicole · Categorized: Navigating Emotions, Radical Unschooling

Nov 20 2011

Unschooling: Saying Goodbye to “MY”

“Mine!”  It’s a staple in my two-year old’s vocabulary these days. My dolly.  My car.  My puzzle. All true. In true two-year old fashion, however, she has expanded this word’s meaning to include not only what is, in fact, hers, but also what she is using at the moment, would like to possess at the […]

Written by Nicole · Categorized: Radical Unschooling, Radical Unschooling Philosophy

Oct 20 2011

How Punishments Backfire: An Unschooling Perspective

The day after Hurricane Irene hit we had no electricity (we had no electricity for days, actually, but we shall not speak of that). It turned out that a downed transformer just around the corner was culprit.  Other than that, there was minimal damage to our neighborhood, and since school was not yet in session, […]

Written by Nicole · Categorized: All Peaceful Parenting Posts, Discipline, Radical Unschooling

Sep 28 2011

Unschooling: Embracing What Is

So tonight I found myself in need of the, um, facilities, so I crept off to the master bath, leaving my incredibly competent husband with our kids.  My thought – that I might actually have a few uninterrupted moments – quickly proved unrealistic.  Within seconds, I found myself engaged in what can perhaps best be […]

Written by Nicole · Categorized: Radical Unschooling, Radical Unschooling Philosophy

Sep 14 2011

Unschooled or Unparented? Is Unschooling Just a Fancy Word for Neglect?

When people are first introduced to the idea of unschooling, they often express a belief that children raised in such a way must end up incorrigible, disrespectful, sloppy, lazy and completely self-centered. They have images of kids running wild, with long, matted hair and blackened teeth.  Kids who rule the roost, while their parents either […]

Written by Nicole · Categorized: Radical Unschooling, Radical Unschooling Philosophy

Sep 11 2011

A Visit from the Un-Nanny

UPDATE: JULY 2013 The article below is an account of the UnNanny experience of my family in July, 2010. Sadly, in the past month, many people have come forward to share far less positive experiences. As of this writing, Dayna Martin has announced that she is suspending her UnNanny service. As with any paid service, […]

Written by Nicole · Categorized: Radical Unschooling, Radical Unschooling Philosophy

Sep 10 2011

Unschooling: America’s Next Top Mr. Potato Head

I don’t watch reality shows.  Seriously. Not Survivor or Dancing with the Stars. Not The Bachelor or Big Brother. Not even American Idol. Nothing. Well, okay, maybe I do indulge in just one…I’m a closet fan of  America’s Next Top Model. But I never admit to it, so let’s just keep it between us. Anyway, […]

Written by Nicole · Categorized: Radical Unschooling, Screen Time

Sep 02 2011

Unschooling: “How’s That Working for You?”

Ever watched Dr. Phil?  He’s the talk show host who’s known for asking his guests, “How’s that working for you?”  A retired psychologist, he appears to be a leading authority, dispensing wisdom and practical advice to his guests and viewers. In a series titled The Great School Debate,  Dr. Phil explored the topic of unschooling. […]

Written by Nicole · Categorized: Radical Unschooling, Radical Unschooling Philosophy

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