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Books I Love

Passion Driven Education by Connor Boyack

Dumbing Us Down by John Taylor Gatto

The Underground History of American Education by John Taylor Gatto

Weapons of Mass Instruction by John Taylor Gatto

The Scientist in the Crib by Alison Gopnik

Free to Learn by Peter Gray

Home Grown by Ben Hewitt

How Children Learn by John Holt

Deschooling Society by Ivan Illich

Unconditional Parenting by Alfie Kohn

Jesus the Gentle Parent by LR Knost

Free to Learn:  Five Ideas for a Joyful Unschooling Life by Pam Laricchia

Connection Parenting by Pam Leo

Waking the Tiger by Peter Levine

In An Unspoken Voice by Peter Levine and Gabor Mate

Hold On To Your Kids  by Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Mate MD

Peaceful Parent Happy Kids by Laura Markham

Parenting from the Inside Out by Dan Siegel

The Whole Brain Child by Dan Siegel

Mindsight by Dan Siegel

The Conscious Parent by Dr. Shefali Tsabary

The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk

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17 years ago today, we brought him home!!! Max, an 17 years ago today, we brought him home!!! Max, and his twin sister, Zoey, were born 14 weeks early. Max was in the NICU for 158 days. Our daughter, Zoey, passed away at 2 months. We celebrate this miracle boy today and honor the memory of his sweet sister who continues to watch over him from above!!! @maxbeatbox81
Yesterday, my daughter @joyfuljozey commented that Yesterday, my daughter @joyfuljozey commented that she wanted to make something in watercolor. A couple of hours later, this is the result. @joyfuljozey #selftaughtartist #watercolorart #weareunschoolers
Let us remember that “small everyday deeds” ca Let us remember that “small everyday deeds” can have a powerful impact.
My daughter's (@joyfuljozey ) most recent project. My daughter's (@joyfuljozey ) most recent project. She dedicates so much time and effort to really develop her craft and advance her skills. (Thanks to @projectarian for the pattern) #self-directed learning #unschooling #borntocreate
Digital art by my beautiful, talented daughter @j Digital art by my beautiful, talented daughter @joyfuljozey
Every year, since my daughter was 4, she and I hav Every year, since my daughter was 4, she and I have enjoyed the Nutcracker ballet together. (This would have been our tenth year.) We have attended performances by different companies and noted which have been our favorites. To our great disappointment, all the local in-person performances have been cancelled this year. While live streaming is an option, it can't replace the magic of sitting in the audience and sharing the moment by moment. So, we'll be watching this, instead. #motherdaughtertraditions
We have been reading L'Engle's Wrinkle In Time ser We have been reading L'Engle's Wrinkle In Time series. And these two quotes jumped out at me. #madeleinel'engle #wrinkleintimeseries #quotesforourtimes #weareunschoolers #changebeginswithourheartsandinourhomes
We’ve been homeschoolers for almost a decade now We’ve been homeschoolers for almost a decade now.  And, frankly, I can’t imagine living any differently, nor would I want to.  But, for those parents who are, in effect, being forced to choose an educational path for their children, the mere idea of homeschooling can be daunting, at best, and overwhelmingly paralyzing.  Sometimes, it is all too easy for me to “forget” the confusion and anxiety of those early years and the pressure I felt to “have it all figured out”.   * * But, here’s the thing.  Homeschooling isn’t a destination, an end goal.  It’s a journey, a path filled with turn-offs, bumps, detours and so many other twist and turns to navigate.  Granted, school-at-home, or the online learning option that is available to families, certainly has an end goal.  But, remember, that isn’t homeschooling.  Homeschooling is about providing a learning environment that is personalized to your child, where your child is able to learn at his or her own pace.  And, because each child is unique, so is each homeschooling experience. * * That being the case, as I reflect on our journey, I believe there are a few principles that can guide your homeschooling, should you choose that path. Continued in comments.
An update on the dress my daughter has been design An update on the dress my daughter has been designing. Underneath the skirt is the hoop skirt I posted about earlier in the spring. It has been such an amazing gift to witness her growth and progress. #DIYdressmaking #selftaughtdesigner #mozeyingalong
I absolutely love witnessing her creative process! I absolutely love witnessing her creative process!!! She designs her own patterns to fit the project. Not finished yet; but, boy it's impressive! #selfdirectedlearning #creativeprocess #selftaughtartist #selftaughtdesigner #weareunschoolers #learningandliving
So often, indeed, too often, the dominant parentin So often, indeed, too often, the dominant parenting culture focuses on children's behaviour as the cause for all that is "wrong" in their family life, or at least, not going right. It is so sad to witness children suffering because of the parents' lack of awareness. #consciousparenting #parentinginpartnershipwithourkids #gentleparenting #mindfulparenting #endchildism #mozeyingalong #responsiveparenting #childhoodtrauma #beyourkidssafeplace #childrenshouldbeabletorestinourlove
My daughter has LONG hair. Other than a few minor My daughter has LONG hair. Other than a few minor trims, and one brief foray with bangs when she was five, she likes her hair long. I regret the bangs incident, not because of any harm to her hair. But because of how I did it for me, not her. At the time, her hair kept getting into her eyes, and she didn't like wearing clips or hairbands. As we were about to start VBS camp, and it was summer, I "convinced" her it would be a good idea. She was 5. She didnt care that her hair covered her eyes from time to time. She would just brush it away and move on. I cared, though. I thought it looked messy and I would be judged for not keeping her hair neat. Over the years, as I continue on my journey to trust my children, to respect WHO they are, and to live in partnership with them, the "bangs incident" as we refer to it, has become an example of an important lesson for me. It's HER hair. Being a child does not lessen the right she has to keep her hair the way she wants. Being her parent does not give me the right to demand her to keep it the way I want. As a child, my hair was just another area where I had little control. It was never, "would you like"; rather, "it's time to cut your hair". It seems like a "minor" thing, but it is in these small acts of living that our children learn that they have inherent rights to their own personhood. #mozeyingalong #parentinginpartnershipwithourkids #connectionparenting #gentleparenting #respectourchildrenaspeople #endchildism #freedomtoBE #trustchildren
Great article that clarifies education vs schoolin Great article that clarifies education vs schooling. It's an excellent reminder that self directed education (whether individually or in consent based groups) was the norm for centuries before government mandated schooling. https://fee.org/articles/the-myth-that-americans-were-poorly-educated-before-mass-government-schooling/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=FEEDaily #fee.org #selfdirectedlearning #selfdirectededucation #schoolingdoesnotequaleducation #unschooling #weareunschoolers #mozeyingalong #educationalfreedom
*cue Star Wars music* And, the build is complete! *cue Star Wars music* And, the build is complete! I loved watching this project come together. Some very special memories were made! #daddydaughterbuild #lego #legomilleniumfalcon #mozeyingalong
It's been ages....but my daughter convinced my son It's been ages....but my daughter convinced my son to chase her around outside. #siblings #specialneedssiblings #mozeyingalong #cerebralpalsy #cerebralpalsykids #wheelchairfun
After 13 years in hibernation.....the epic build b After 13 years in hibernation.....the epic build begins! #lego #daddydaughterbuild #mozeyingalong
New blog post. Link in bio. #connectionparenting New blog post. Link in bio. #connectionparenting #consciousparenting #attachmentparenting #mozeyingalong #pamleo
This thought has been percolating in my mind. Hav This thought has been percolating in my mind. Have we lost touch with the natural state of being with our children, enjoying their company, delighting in them? I understand this is a stressful time. All the more reason to just BE with your kids, give them space, time, and your loving attention. Our children feel safe through their connection with us. BE their safe haven. #parentinginpartnershipwithourkids #letthemrestinourlove #gentleparenting #attachmentparenting #mindfulparenting #peacefulparenting #consciousparenting #reflectiveparenting #responsiveparenting #connectionparenting #specialneedsparenting #unconditionalparenting
Earlier in the week I wrote a blog post about our Earlier in the week I wrote a blog post about our #unschoolinglifestyle. In it, I describe my daughter's latest project...a hoop skirt. Thought I would share some photos to go with it. You can read the post here https://mozeyingalong.com/2020/03/11/of-hoop-skirts-and-xbox-games/. #mozeyingalong #unschooling #weareunschoolers #unschoolinglife #unschoolinglifestyle #unschoolingfamily #unschoolingourselves #lifewithoutschool #radicalunschoolers #radicalunschooling #selfdirectedlearners #selfdirectedlearning #selfdirectededucation #selfdirectedlifestyle #unschoolingthekids #selfdirected family #selfdirectedlife #freedomtobe
The buttons on my son's #xbox remote were sticking The buttons on my son's #xbox remote were sticking, leading to great frustration. This is a big deal because my son spends a good chunk of time gaming and the controller has been instrumental in helpibg him develop his fine motor skills. (He has cerebral palsy.) *** My daughter looked up how to clean the remote, and within minutes, she and my husband took it apart and started cleaning and troubleshooting. *** My daughter's comment, "it's so cool to see the inner workings!" My husband's comment: "Jozey should charge for this service." #mozeyingalong #weareunshoolers #selfdirectedlearning #fatherdaughterproject #specialneedssiblings #specialneedsfamily #cerebralpalsykids
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    Snapshots of Self-Directed Learning

    Heesun / April 10, 2020 / 1 Comment

    Self-directed, interest-driven learning is the way humans are designed to learn.  Consider the newly mobile child, who has just learned the skill of crawling or moving her body from one place to another. …

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    Of Hoop Skirts and Xbox Games

    Heesun / March 11, 2020 / 0 Comments

    One of the fundamental principles in the unschooling philosophy is freedom….freedom to choose how to spend one’s time, to direct one’s life in the way that is most meaningful for that person.  Living…

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    Why I Appreciate Our Lifestyle

    Heesun / February 18, 2020 / 0 Comments

    I have two kids at home. And, as I witness just how different they are in their interests and in how they interact with the world, I find myself appreciating our unschooling lifestyle…

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    Let It Go

    Heesun / February 17, 2020 / 0 Comments

    It’s funny how some distance makes everything seem small And the fears that once controlled me can’t get to me at all It’s time to see what I can do To test the…

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    Freedom to BE

    Heesun / February 17, 2020 / 0 Comments

    As we continue on this unschooling journey, it becomes the lens through which I see the world. Unschooling embraces freedom, living our lives according to our uniqueness, placing an emphasis on connection to…

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    We Are Unschoolers

    Heesun / February 17, 2020 / 0 Comments

    Both my husband and I “grew up” in the world of compulsory schooling. While my husband never enjoyed school, I was the opposite.  I was an excellent student — good grades, good behavior,…

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