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define unschooling started by 3LilChunklins (6/17/13 at 11:14am)	Living as if we are on a fantastic vacation, all the time. A... Today at 10:10 pm by RiverSky	5	79
Summer thread!: Feeling good about not doing what we don't do anyway :) started by SweetSilver (Today at 9:22 pm)	May the blessings of Solstice be yours! Tell us about your... Today at 9:22 pm by SweetSilver	0	6
Preteen and Teen Unschoolers link started by SweetSilver (Yesterday at 6:40 pm)	Oh, we're not trying to confine socializing to only... Today at 7:39 pm by 4evermom	6	74
How to cover the "basics" started by amandamae (5/23/13 at 1:25pm) 1 2	Would it help to remember that you didn't set out to teach... Yesterday at 6:53 pm by mama24-7	22	615
Anyone NOT limiting TV? started by sara125 (6/5/13 at 2:51pm) 1 2	I agree that media tends to have a lot of bad messages, but... Yesterday at 2:26 am by Cyllya	39	840
What do you do for Math? started by sofysmommy (6/17/13 at 10:39am)	When my kids say they want to learn more ____, the first thing... 6/17/13 at 8:34pm by moominmamma	2	63
Just wanted a place to post this: started by SweetSilver (8/10/12 at 6:58am)	Resuscitating this old thread to announce International Mud... 6/17/13 at 7:30am by SweetSilver	7	248
What's your physical space/environment like? started by beckington (6/15/13 at 12:52pm)	We have several tall cabinets and bookshelves that house the... 6/16/13 at 11:28pm by Momsteader	1	50
sewing resources for a 6 year old started by rocky (6/14/13 at 4:44am)	That book can be purchased through Amazon, and most are around... 6/16/13 at 7:26pm by SweetSilver	4	64
What do you want to do today? started by Maternalove (4/30/13 at 9:34pm)	First, I do restrict the amount of TV watching in my house (we... 6/16/13 at 12:00am by 5blessings	7	220
Tracking started by lmk1 (6/11/13 at 6:04pm)	Thanks! WordPress sounds like a good option at this point,... 6/12/13 at 8:53am by lmk1	3	87
unschooling and minority language started by lilitchka (5/30/13 at 6:57pm)	Bolding mine. That is not great either, particularly if they... 6/11/13 at 9:02am by kathymuggle	17	311
Fun Endeavors for the "destructive" child started by Mama Amie (6/3/13 at 12:43pm)	Ah! Yes! Refined destruction! There are those "classic"... 6/8/13 at 8:11am by SweetSilver	17	206
Spring edition: What has your Unschooling family been up to? started by SweetSilver (3/29/13 at 7:14pm) 1 2	Wow! Some really gorgeous fabulous weather to slide us... 6/3/13 at 8:54pm by SweetSilver	34	833
I'm gradually converting to unschooing started by Mandinka (3/27/13 at 2:34am)	thanks! 6/3/13 at 5:09am by lilitchka	4	236
Parenting Question, but need US POV started by Mama Amie (5/29/13 at 1:09pm)	Thanks for the wisdom and perspective. I definitely feel like... 5/29/13 at 3:19pm by Mama Amie	4	131
for those who DO limit screen time ... started by JoyMC (8/31/10 at 12:39pm) 1 2 3	We don't limit per se but we kind of make it not that... 5/29/13 at 10:54am by Fillyjonk	43	3,587
Unschooling views re: speech therapy started by sebrinaw (6/1/09 at 10:15am)	It looks like sabrinaw hasn't signed onto Mothering in over a... 5/23/13 at 11:19am by 4evermom	17	633
Project Based Homeschooling and Unschooling started by Attila the Honey (4/17/13 at 7:10am) 1 2 3	yes! the family is currently hiking and rafting around the... 5/21/13 at 6:54pm by loripickert	52	1,021
Blog post & link to new group started by mama24-7 (5/18/13 at 1:07pm)	The beauty of unschooling, for me, is freedom to follow our... 5/20/13 at 8:22am by Mama Amie	5	178
Who teaches you? started by Emaye (5/10/13 at 7:19pm)	Wonderful answer. Simple, true, and non-high faultin' 5/17/13 at 6:20am by rumi	5	141
Maker scout!!! Did you know? started by Mama Amie (5/9/13 at 12:06pm)	I think they are two completely different organizations. 5/15/13 at 9:13pm by Emaye	8	239
Summer Blues started by MarineWife (5/13/13 at 9:22am)	I know for my family, even when we are not doing school work,... 5/15/13 at 9:49am by 3LilChunklins	18	306
Unfamiliar anxiety-- a Ramble about moving beyond the early years started by SweetSilver (5/12/13 at 9:23am)	It's that "daily basis" that's the killer! But I'm already... 5/15/13 at 8:43am by SweetSilver	11	288
Unschooling an almost 3 year old who is "advanced" without pushing them. started by Breezy88 (5/3/13 at 11:41pm)	Answer her questions. Then you cannot be pushing. And keep... 5/11/13 at 9:19pm by pek64	6	253
What annoys you the most about what others say... started by pek64 (9/22/12 at 5:05pm) 1 2 3	I know this is an old thread, but this made me laugh and... 5/9/13 at 8:50pm by skyblufig	45	1,828
Nature exchange started by yarnaholik (4/3/13 at 8:29pm)	If you're up to letting in one more or will be repeating this... 5/8/13 at 4:19pm by esg	15	230
Looking for Unschoolers in Chicago started by amandamae (5/2/13 at 6:44pm)	Hi amandamae! I hope you can connect with some other... 5/7/13 at 10:37pm by HappyHappyMommy	1	42
"Planet Earth" type videos for 3 year old? started by basilico (2/20/13 at 2:00pm)	I'm going to write down some of these suggestions. I watch... 5/4/13 at 11:19am by esg	13	238
I think we might be unschooling!??? started by amandamae (4/30/13 at 7:22pm)	There are lots of different ways to deal with skeptics, but... 5/3/13 at 4:04am by moominmamma	3	193
Have I been doing it all wrong? started by rumi (4/20/13 at 8:43am) 1 2	Young kids are process oriented and at some point seem to... 4/26/13 at 8:54am by 4evermom	39	685
Socializing Woes started by Twopeaedpod (4/23/13 at 8:34am)	Thanks for all your wonderful responses! I wanted to give... 4/26/13 at 6:44am by Twopeaedpod	9	264
Unschooling on Wife Swap started by Attila the Honey (4/21/13 at 5:09am)	In Cindy, I saw a mother who, however ill-equipped, was trying... 4/25/13 at 6:56am by Emaye	11	745
article on research: The Challenges and Benefits of Unschooling, According to 232 Families Who... started by Lillian J (4/5/13 at 9:21am)	No idea, but I'll contact her and see. LillianEDIT - Oh,... 4/16/13 at 12:53pm by Lillian J	2	204
Why don't I get it? started by chilee (3/5/13 at 12:00pm)	not yet, still under snow and ice, but soon we will have to... 4/16/13 at 10:51am by chilee	13	509
The "right" time to demonstrate math "shortcuts" started by SweetSilver (4/12/13 at 11:20am)	Awwww sorry about that. Its really a great set of videos. 4/15/13 at 3:48am by Fillyjonk	13	238
Unschooling anxiety started by Attila the Honey (4/12/13 at 7:23am)	SweetSilver> That's me! You have a great memory. Yes, I do... 4/14/13 at 5:15am by Attila the Honey	7	251
What to expect from a 4 year old? started by MrsBone (3/11/13 at 10:49pm)	The children described in this thread are really typical for... 4/13/13 at 8:49pm by Lillian J	8	372
Please advise, wise unschoolers. started by LambcameraPDX (8/4/12 at 10:34pm)	Just join a bunch of homeschool/unschool groups and hang out... 4/13/13 at 7:41pm by RiverSky	18	825
Swim time- pools or city creeks? started by Mama Amie (4/8/13 at 2:24pm)	You could also call your city hall or other central governing... 4/13/13 at 7:31pm by RiverSky	8	170
Negativity started by imjustamommy (4/11/13 at 6:32pm)	My go to answer has become "it works for our family" 4/13/13 at 7:37am by canadiangranola	6	183
Favorite books about unschooling/homeschooling? started by mama*pisces (2/24/13 at 8:09pm)	I also think that when you are starting out or if you are... 4/11/13 at 4:21pm by Fillyjonk	18	463
Know of a good homeschool art and/or music program? started by JFhomeschoolMom (4/9/13 at 11:33pm)	I wonder if it would help to be more specific about what you... 4/10/13 at 12:42pm by Fillyjonk	1	60
Kids in Kitchens: Lets share stories/strategies. started by Emaye (3/24/13 at 11:31pm)	dd has always been interested in cooking and baking, though of... 4/9/13 at 4:08am by rumi	12	239
Unschooling in a BLENDED family...YIKES! What would you do? started by avismama24 (4/6/13 at 7:16pm)	I don't have any experience with blended families, but I have... 4/8/13 at 9:37am by moominmamma	3	193
Inspiration for the fledgling unschooler! started by freespirit2013 (4/3/13 at 8:07pm)	Here is a link to the promo of this week's Wife Swap on... 4/7/13 at 11:32am by surfmonkey	4	246
What is your source of income? started by Escaping (4/1/13 at 10:33am)	Haha. You now have a nice trump card! 4/5/13 at 4:56pm by Emaye	16	470
My 13 yr old wants me to force him to do his math... started by Mandinka (4/2/13 at 12:41pm)	Thank you, I will definitely look up that thread. By the way,... 4/3/13 at 1:28am by Mandinka	6	159
Interview Unschooling Parents started by ShaneStranahan (3/31/13 at 10:57am)	Hey folks, Okay, first things first - I'm not a Mom. I'm a... 3/31/13 at 10:57am by ShaneStranahan	0	97
Son is unattentive in PS, but is very smart... started by LaniH (3/26/13 at 10:06am)	Your son sounds like me in first grade! I loved history and... 3/27/13 at 11:03am by ecotime47	3	148