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Advice and tips on what respectful parenting looks like, and how to transition from authoritative and authoritarian parenting styles to a respectful parenting style. Plus general parenting advice!

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When Food Autonomy Stops Working (Avoiding Parenting Dogma)

2023-11-16
On: November 16, 2023
In: Homeschool, Parent, Unschooling

Inside: But does food autonomy work for every child? What I did when food autonomy stopped working for my middle child…on avoiding parenting dogma and leaning into your intuition. The Facebook post was big and bold, as almost all FacebookREAD MORE …

Halloween candy in orange bucket and spread out on table.

Food Autonomy for Kids: Practical Advice for Making It Work

2023-10-31
On: October 31, 2023
In: Homeschool, Parent, Unschooling

Inside: You want to move towards food autonomy for kids, but you have no idea what they would even look like (is it just a big free for all?!). Today, I’m sharing the practicals that make food autonomy work forREAD MORE …

apple, bananas, eggs, cheese sticks, granola bars and goldfish in pile on table.

5 Really Good Reasons to Give Children Food Autonomy

2023-10-27
On: October 27, 2023
In: Homeschool, Parent, Unschooling

Inside: Wondering why any sane parent would give their children food autonomy? Letting them decide what to eat and when? Here are five really good arguments (I think so, anyway!) for food autonomy for kids. I’ll never forget the dayREAD MORE …

ipad showing erupting volcano sitting on table with headphones.

Considering Not Limiting Screens? 7 Guiding Principles for Parents

2023-10-09
On: October 9, 2023
In: Homeschool, Parent, Unschooling

Inside: If you’re a parent considering not limiting screens, but you’re not really sure what that looks like, here are seven guiding principles that make it work for our family of seven. The deep dive started with a Minecraft videoREAD MORE …

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17 Life-Changing Non-Fiction Books (Minimalism, Parenting & More)

2023-03-03
On: March 3, 2023
In: Declutter, Homeschool, Parent

Inside: If topics like minimalism, parenting, faith deconstruction or personal finance interest you, you might find your next transformative book on this list of my own life-changing non-fiction books. Graduations. Anniversaries. Birthdays. Meh. I’m not all that into holidays, either.READ MORE …

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Unpopular Opinion: Birthdays for Kids Should Be Simple

2023-02-25
On: February 25, 2023
In: Celebrate, Declutter, Parent

Inside: I was shocked to learn how much parents are spending on birthday parties. Here are five really good reasons not to jump on this trend, plus ideas for how to make birthdays special, simply. “So, what are you doingREAD MORE …

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Welcome! I’m June: Unschooling mom. Respectful parent to five amazing humans. Minimalist and simple living enthusiast.  READ MORE …

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