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Category Archives: Learning from Books

The Trap of Choosing a Homeschooling “Method”

Posted on March 27, 2017 by Lisa

Originally Published on Home Educator’s Family Times sometime in 2009 Have you ever noticed that a lot of seasoned homeschoolers call themselves “eclectic?” What is your reaction when you hear that? Many new homeschoolers say “Oh my goodness, that is … Continue reading →

Posted in Learning from Books, Learning from Culture, Learning from Life, Unschooling

Helping kids Love Writing and Reading

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Lisa

Learning to LOVE Written Communication Very few things could make a human “hate” reading and writing. Here’s a quick list of ways to counteract the natural human desire to communicate: Ways to make a kid hate reading and writing Forcing … Continue reading →

Posted in Learning from Books, Learning from Culture, Learning from Life

Information is Free

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Lisa

I’m often awestruck when I hear what it costs for the state to operate public schools. In my state, I heard it was around $5000 per child. That just blows me away. I realize schools have administration expenses, custodial expenses … Continue reading →

Posted in Learning from Books, Uncategorized

For your own good

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Lisa

I can’t even count how many times I heard this as a child. The underlying message was: 1- you’re not smart enough to know what’s good for you 2- the things that make you happy are bad for you 3- … Continue reading →

Posted in Learning from Books, Learning from Life | Tagged discipline, history, life lessons, overcoming abuse, parenting

Recommended Reading for Rethinking Everything Conference 2010

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Lisa

The Rethinking Everything Conference in Dallas is my family’s FAVORITE annual event. It beat out the local Folklife Festival by a mile. Even if you can’t attend, the recommended reading list is a meaty selection of books that will help … Continue reading →

Posted in Learning from Books | Tagged overcoming abuse, parenting, rethinking everything, sustainability, Unschooling



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