Category Archives: Quick Help

Physical health

Food, hygiene, interoception, sleep, chores, life skills Not all unschooling families have no bedtimes or an open candy drawer, but many do. If you want to move towards collaborative, consent-based parenting when it comes to some of the fundamentals like sleep, food, hygiene, and life skills, there’s a lot of nuance to this process. KeepContinue reading “Physical health”

Screentime concerns

Screentime is often parents and caregiver’s biggest concern. It’s also, for many experienced unschooling families, the best learning tool available. If you are just starting out or feeling frustrated or concerned, there are many ways you can approach screentime with deliberate understanding and collaboration in order to support your child and give yourself a break.Continue reading “Screentime concerns”

We have been unschooling for a while but I have new doubts about the future

People often quote the rule of one month of deschooling for every year in school. The reality is that deschooling never ends. New ages, new challenges, new life events all bring up schoolish programming that we need to examine. These moments of anxiety can be an oppportunity to learn more about yourself and go deeper.Continue reading “We have been unschooling for a while but I have new doubts about the future”

I’m a neurodivergent and/or disabled parent–how do I do this?

More and more parents realize they are neurodivergent when they research and learn about their neurodivergent kids. Many unschooling parents also have visible or invisible disabilities. Disability, Neurodivergence and/or chronic illnesses affect lives in ways society at large doesn’t understand or accommodate.  Parenting can be overwhelming for anyone, but even more overwhelming if you struggleContinue reading “I’m a neurodivergent and/or disabled parent–how do I do this?”

We love unschooling but need community

Everyone needs support. Sometimes parents find themselves doing the best they can for their kids, but without friends who understand it can be hard. A thriving unschooling, homeschooling, and/or peaceful parenting community can make all the difference. Many of our members have shared their general location in order connect with other families. In various placesContinue reading “We love unschooling but need community”

My child is disabled and I need support

If you haven’t already, build a stronger connection with your child by learning about disability activism, especially on topics that connect to your family’s experience. Explore how ableism shows up in your life, your expectations, and your sense of being a “good parent.” Disability and chronic illness affect people in ways you may never haveContinue reading “My child is disabled and I need support”

My child is neurodivergent and I need support

The most powerful way to help your child thrive, strengthen your relationship with your child, and succeed with unschooling a neurodivergent kid is to learn from adults who are like your child. Disability, Neurodivergence and/or chronic illnesses affect lives in ways society at large doesn’t understand or accommodate. To accommodate your children better, first weContinue reading “My child is neurodivergent and I need support”