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A Former Teacher’s Unschooling Reflections After 11 Years (No Regrets)

2024-02-09
On: February 9, 2024
In: Homeschool, Unschooling

Inside: Certified teacher Marla Taviano had no intention of homeschooling – her kids had other plans. After her kids begged her to homeschool them in 2012, she discovered unschooling and never looked back. Now that her youngest is out ofREAD MORE …

notebook with weekly unschooling schedule written out, next to stack of unschooling books.

How to Create an Unschooling Schedule (No, It’s Not Taboo)

2024-02-04
On: February 4, 2024
In: Homeschool, Unschooling

Inside: Wondering how to go about creating an unschooling schedule, and if you can even do that and still be considered unschoolers? Learn how creating a schedule looks different when you unschool, and tips for creating your own in anREAD MORE …

minimalist playroom with ninja rings, a swing and spinning monkey bar.

Our Movement-Centered Minimalist Playroom (for Long Cold Winters)

2024-01-26
On: January 26, 2024
In: Declutter, Homeschool, Parent

Inside: Surviving long, cold winters with lots of indoor time with kids isn’t easy. Creating a movement-centered minimalist playroom will inspire your kids to get up off the couch and MOVE – without needing to leave the house. The winterREAD MORE …

minimalist pantry shelf full of canned goods.

5 Easy Steps to a Minimalist Pantry You Love (No Decanting Required)

2024-01-11
On: January 11, 2024
In: Declutter

Inside: I finally created a minimalist pantry, and I regret not doing it sooner! It’s revolutionized my relationship with grocery shopping, cooking and meal planning. Here’s how you can declutter and organize your own pantry in five easy steps. IREAD MORE …

starbucks cup on table near lamp and calendar

17 Tiny Habits for Slow and Steady Wins This Year

2023-12-26
On: December 26, 2023
In: Declutter

Inside: What if instead of setting big audacious goals, we focused on establishing a handful of tiny, positive habits for a year of actually sustainable change? I hesitated at the Starbucks counter in our local grocery store, unable to bringREAD MORE …

unschooling mom walking in woods with two kids, holding hands on either side of her.

Choosing to Unschool: Why This Teacher Left Traditional Education Behind

2023-11-29
On: November 29, 2023
In: Homeschool, Unschooling

Inside: Relaxed homeschoolers can naturally gravitate toward unschooling. But how do you know whether unschooling is the right path for you? One homeschool mom, and former public school teacher, shares how she unexpectedly transitioned to unschooling and now can’t imagineREAD 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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