Why We Chose A Freeschoolin' Life
Life Is A Journey When Freeschoolin' Daddy and I started this life together over 9 years ago, we had NO idea where it would take us. It...
Freeschoolin' Deals with Stealing
Freeschoolin' Deals with Stealing I hope by now we've demolished the idea that we are some perfect family with no conflict or issues. ...
Freeschoolin': Respectful Relationships
Our children become what we are. What we do. What we say. How we act. It's a BIG responsibility to set the example for future...
Nocturnal Nights: Reverse Cycling
We've Been Reverse Cycling! For weeks now, Hope has been staying up all night and sleeping during the day. We've written a few times...
Peaceful Parenting Is Not Perfect Parenting
Peaceful Parenting is not perfect parenting. It is the constant choice to seek a respectful, non-violent, loving relationship with our...
Freeschoolin' Handles Disappointment
Yesterday we had to cancel our fun plans for the day. It's a really big deal because we only get a vehicle to use 2-3 days a week so we...
Freeschoolin': Yes Parenting
We are a YES Family! If it's safe, possible and respectful, we say YES! Yes you can try on 10 pairs of shoes at the store. Yes you can...
The #1 Rule of Freeschoolin' Is There Are No Rules To Freeschoolin'!
In our home, we have no rules. Our family lives by respect and safety based boundaries. No punishments necessary. Why? Critical...
Managing Money & Big Feelings
Respectful Relationships Rock! We were at a department store getting groceries and decided to check out the toy section. Often, Hope will...
Finding Your Un/Homeschool Community
How did we find support for our outside-the-box lifestyle? It wasn't easy, that's for sure. Well, the process was essentially simple,...
The Peace of Unschooling/Freeschoolin'
It's Real. Unschooling/Freeschoolin' has brought peace to our home where there would have been fear, conflict and feelings of failure...
You LOVE Being A Mom. You Just Don't Like Being A Stressed-Out Mom! (Or Parent)
Parenthood is an amazing journey! Good Parents know this, but it CAN drain you drier than a summer's day in the Sahara. And have you...
Freeschoolin' Discusses "Sharing"
Of course we want our offspring to be kind and share what they have. But are rules on sharing really invoking these personality traits? I...
Freeschoolin' Manages "Swearing"
How do we keep Hope's exploration of words from becoming a social nightmare? To start, we didn't swear around Hope until she was mature...
Why We Don't Have Bedtimes
Life Learning/Freeschoolin' doesn't stop because the sun sets. This week is a great example as to why we don't have a specific time to go...
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