by Erin | May 7, 2016 | child-lead, deschooling the adults, meeting needs, power dynamics, respecting boundaries, self-awareness
What was your favourite play place as a child? What made it so enjoyable? My kids found a playground they loved a short walk from our hotel on our recent trip to Orlando. What made it so much fun? Well, it was broken! The playground had an elevated platform with a...
by Erin | Feb 9, 2016 | advocacy, deschooling the adults, traditional school
No Curriculum?? No Grades?? No Transcripts?? But HOW will your children ever get into College/University?When I first began my journey as an “unschooling” mother I was met with endless questions by countless people. Won’t you get sick of being with your kids all day?...
by Erin | Jun 10, 2015 | child-lead, deschooling the adults, trust
The other night I had a quick chat with a mom who was inquiring about a We Learn Naturally Program for her son. I have met this mom outside of We Learn Naturally and I have a lot of respect for her. After chatting, I realized that her questions are...
by Erin | May 22, 2015 | deschooling the adults, power dynamics, self-awareness, traditional school
When was the first time you started to think outside the box? Did it surprise you to find that you were outside the box or have you often held a seat on the outside looking in? Our early childhood experiences often set us up for a life either inside society’s...