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Old and New Stories, a Book Club and Other Unschooling Things

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A few weeks ago, I received a letter from Fr James Tierney who is the author of the Bush Boys children’s books. Fr and I are old friends. We’re also writing buddies.

Becoming Brave and Gritty

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This morning, I posted the following words on Instagram: Hello! It’s Monday morning here in Australia. I am thinking about the day ahead. Should I start it with a run? The only

Is Unschooling for Everyone?

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A note before you listen to this week’s episode: Episode 107 is only a conversation starter. I’m sure my thoughts are incomplete. Sometimes we have to work at jobs that we’d

Is the Internet Addictive or is There Another Reason Why I Waste Time Online?

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I’ve announced I’m leaving Facebook. I could have slipped away quietly. It was tempting to do that. But I wanted to thank my friends for including me in their lives, taking an

Interviewing Charlotte (16), an Unschooling Teenager

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Ten Minutes on Thursday “Can I interview you for one of my unschooling videos?” I tentatively asked my 16 year old daughter Charlotte. “Okay.” Okay? I smiled. I was surprised. I didn’t

Imogen Talks about Unschooling and University

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Today I made my first ‘talkie’ video. We’d been discussing ideas for the last couple of weeks, and just needed a free moment to actually start filming. “Why don’t you interview me

Sharing Jane Eyre

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“The cinema is showing Jane Eyre,” says Imogen, her voice full of longing. “Would you and Charlotte like to see it?” I ask. A big smile spreads across Imogen’s face as she

Planning the Next Term’s School Work in Half an Hour

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Andy is sitting hunched over his computer. He has been there on and off for the past fortnight. Only one more week until the official start to the new school year and

Doodling

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My girls love to doodle. I do too! I used to think doodles were those scribbles people draw while they are talking on the phone. They are, but they’re also a whole

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