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laws on unschooling in NC? started by mamaharrison (2/25/11 at 8:39pm)	thanks! 2/26/11 at 3:01pm by mamaharrison	2	348
I hate it when people ask what grade my kids are in started by pinky (10/5/10 at 12:43am) 1 2 3	Of course! :-) 2/24/11 at 6:56pm by NellieKatz	45	3,084
Can you help me find...? started by healthy momma (2/22/11 at 11:16am)	I definitely think following your child's lead is very... 2/23/11 at 11:26am by healthy momma	4	163
Changing Educational Paradigms started by annakiss (2/21/11 at 1:09pm)	I read his book, "The Element." My favorite idea in the book... 2/21/11 at 10:14pm by SundayCrepes	3	295
unrealistic expectations of self started by lightinmyhands (2/15/11 at 7:01am)	I wanted to remind you that even if she is a needy 19 month... 2/21/11 at 7:34pm by canadiangranola	12	498
introducing myself started by fancymud (1/28/11 at 1:57pm)	Hey, I'm new as well. I've been lurking for a while and think... 2/20/11 at 11:35pm by Kalani	3	301
Is Anyone Unschooling Teenagers? started by A_Random_Phrase (1/22/11 at 3:03pm)	Yep, Jake is turning 14 in April. He's been through some... 2/20/11 at 5:42pm by Kalani	9	838
Peter Gray: "Amy Chua Is a Circus Trainer, Not a Tiger Mother" started by Lillian J (2/17/11 at 12:22pm)	I love Peter Gray! He's the Dr. Sears of unschooling. ;-) 2/19/11 at 9:34pm by Piglet68	5	646
How do I know whether I will have patience and drive to unschool my child? started by go_blue (2/10/11 at 11:16am)	It just comes down to this basic question - how can we grow... 2/17/11 at 11:16pm by annakiss	9	724
4 yo interested in reading started by simple life (1/25/11 at 4:58pm)	Have you tried http://www.starfall.com? 2/16/11 at 9:58pm by SundayCrepes	7	326
Life Rocks! Radical Unschooling Conference started by LeslieB (2/1/11 at 6:05pm)	Hi Leslie, I am speaking at this conference. What more would... 2/10/11 at 7:04am by BabyBurkeSmit...	5	475
Is juggling it all the only way? started by WCM (1/26/11 at 7:59am)	OP, I really, really relate. Although my kids are younger,... 2/9/11 at 11:25pm by Reha	18	913
We are official started by MarineWife (2/3/11 at 7:02am)	That's how I feel, no more info than is required by law. I am... 2/5/11 at 11:42am by MarineWife	7	435
Introduction :) started by Delicate (2/2/11 at 1:53am)	Welcome. I just started hanging out here recently, as well. I... 2/4/11 at 2:40pm by A_Random_Phrase	2	193
dd becoming one of those unschooling night owls started by rumi (1/5/11 at 12:25am)	Sounds like you've found a good solution, or at least on your... 2/3/11 at 9:39pm by Delicate	16	848
Unschooling teleconference with Pat Farenga, who knew John Holt started by NellieKatz (1/29/11 at 10:45am)	I see it, but it costs $10 per speaker. 2/1/11 at 9:20pm by A_Random_Phrase	5	251
Fostering self-discipline started by boysmom2 (1/20/11 at 4:43pm)	This has been an educational thread to read. I do feel... 1/25/11 at 4:20pm by A_Random_Phrase	15	771
Other kids getting DD (2.5) excited about school.. help started by WindyCityMom (9/9/10 at 1:59pm) 1 2 3	Ha! I did this with dd#2 in kindergarten and she lasted one... 1/21/11 at 10:36pm by A_Random_Phrase	58	3,343
New at this started by luv bein a mama (1/19/11 at 3:27pm)	I second checking out Sandra Dodd's Unschooling website, it's... 1/21/11 at 5:41pm by riccalo	8	327
waldorf inspired unschooling? started by mommysherry (11/15/10 at 11:24am) 1 2 3	BTW: DH said I was nuts for making him naked (i brought out... 1/20/11 at 8:02pm by greenacresmama	43	5,160
It's 8 pm, my Dd starts college tomorrow and... started by UnschoolnMa (1/2/11 at 8:18pm)	Sounds really good. I know people go through these things... 1/20/11 at 6:43am by kathymuggle	7	592
This is so not working. started by minkajane (11/28/10 at 1:58pm)	If your son is only five, I wouldn't be worried about testing... 1/18/11 at 8:22pm by A_Random_Phrase	18	1,729
How can I approach these situations in a "Radical Unschooling" manner? started by WindyCityMom (1/17/11 at 8:56am)	Those are all normal three-year-old behaviors. To touch on... 1/18/11 at 2:50am by sublimeliving	9	523
Do you have a plan? started by whiteisle (1/9/11 at 10:29am)	I worked long and hard as a single mom to set up a (small but... 1/17/11 at 1:40pm by incorrigible	10	488
overwhelm started by lightinmyhands (1/5/11 at 1:46pm)	I think it's hard to remember that 6 is still really young. ... 1/17/11 at 7:42am by pinky	14	526
reluctant to go to class, happy while there ... started by cheery (12/8/10 at 6:17pm)	Yeah the quality of the lessons isn't always that great. DS... 1/17/11 at 5:23am by Needle in...	6	374
How to facilitate an interest in reading for the very young? started by SpiderMum (1/13/11 at 7:59pm)	Reading of course! If you watch tv, I am a big fan of Word... 1/14/11 at 10:25am by unruly3	7	225
totally need encouragement!!!!!!! started by mamamoogs (1/11/11 at 5:05pm)	Feel free to have curriculum or books of any kind as long as... 1/12/11 at 11:03am by UnschoolnMa	3	299
Life of Fred started by rumi (1/1/11 at 9:29pm)	Thanks for all the encouragement. I have ordered the... 1/11/11 at 8:19pm by rumi	4	379
Video Games started by rjruiz_415 (12/6/10 at 12:34pm)	I agree 100% 1/11/11 at 6:38pm by Mamato3wild...	18	908
Great "math doodles" videos!! started by NellieKatz (1/10/11 at 4:55pm)	Cool :) Like the speaker. 1/11/11 at 8:42am by UnschoolnMa	1	179
Unschooling Around the World-postcard exchange started by WuWei (2/20/09 at 10:42am) 1 2	We have 470 unschooling families trading postcards. Join us! Pat 1/9/11 at 8:13am by WuWei	20	2,020
She's not reading...and I'm discouraged and scared started by Island Mommy (9/7/10 at 1:36am) 1 2	I'm having trouble posting so I'll try this right quick: ... 1/8/11 at 3:14pm by Pookietooth	24	2,315
anyone elses 6 yr old not reading started by mamamoogs (9/26/10 at 6:28pm) 1 2	I found this book interesting, Misdiagnosis and Dual... 1/8/11 at 8:56am by 4evermom	29	1,959
Unschooling STUFF started by OnEarth (12/5/10 at 8:31am)	I am sure I am stating the obvious....but here goes. Books.... 1/5/11 at 8:22am by campbellsoup	8	698
Unschooling a language you don't speak fluently yourself? started by sapphire_chan (10/12/10 at 4:25pm) 1 2	Very cool! Did you see the link above where you can find... 1/2/11 at 11:48am by sapphire_chan	21	1,177
family on my back about reading - help! started by vegetalien (12/27/10 at 7:10pm)	My eldest, 8 yo ds, does not read independently. My Mom... 1/1/11 at 9:37pm by greenthumb3	7	436
New Unschoolers in Town! started by Silly Lily (12/31/10 at 10:20am)	Hello, thanks for the reply. I did do a post in the tribe... 1/1/11 at 12:04pm by Silly Lily	2	167
Hobbies for a 10-year-old boy/being bored by unschooling started by WCM (11/24/10 at 8:41am)	Maybe have him be in charge of one meal for the family each... 12/27/10 at 12:52pm by mattemma04	12	1,952
curriculum for unschooling under strict laws started by kmamma (12/17/10 at 11:04am)	yes, thanks! i think that might be just what we're looking... 12/18/10 at 9:34am by kmamma	3	460
Writing started by MarineWife (12/15/10 at 5:35am)	Haha, unschoolnma, a ransom letter to Santa. I hadn't thought... 12/17/10 at 8:05am by MarineWife	7	293
for those who unschool bedtime started by onyxravnos (12/15/10 at 5:06pm)	Well it's 10pm here and 1.5 year old and 4.5 DC have just... 12/16/10 at 3:15am by Greenmama2	3	416
What's Your Definition of Unschooling? started by BabyMae09 (10/20/10 at 8:28pm) 1 2	I believe it is learning without a hierarchy. 12/15/10 at 10:10am by skeptifem	35	1,860
"We are naturally motivated" started by umami_mommy (12/15/10 at 4:45am)	Wow, its especially relevant in a capitalistic society. Neat... 12/15/10 at 9:41am by skeptifem	2	275
Child's personality determines how "unschooly" you unschool? started by sapphire_chan (10/14/10 at 1:16am) 1 2	This is us as well!!! Can't say for Ds2 yet though as he is... 12/11/10 at 1:04pm by ann_of_loxley	22	1,551
How do you deal with state laws? started by mormontreehugger (12/4/10 at 1:01am)	I don't think this is too terribly off topic...... 12/11/10 at 8:41am by 4evermom	10	450
I need help deschooling myself- radical unschoolers, please help! started by Natalya (11/28/10 at 1:15pm) 1 2	Piglet, that was the specific situation, he was in a... 12/7/10 at 2:22pm by Natalya	22	1,268
Unschooling Parents: Are you more inclined toward a leadership disposition or a managerial one? started by PreggieUBA2C (11/29/10 at 9:12pm)	That's an interesting perspective. :) And just to be clear, I... 12/6/10 at 12:51am by PreggieUBA2C	5	264
So, how do you tell your conservative mainstream family about your decision to Unschool? started by tjlucca (11/29/10 at 6:42pm)	I don't feel the need to say "unschooling" or to give a ton... 12/5/10 at 11:47pm by bobandjess99	18	677
Astra Taylor on the Unschooled Life started by annakiss (2/27/10 at 3:53pm)	Thanks for posting this video. Well-spoken - yes she is! It... 12/4/10 at 6:39am by cheery	9	1,258