Living Joyfully With Unschooling

Humans are born to learn. So why are we so determined to get in our children's way? Leaving the traditional education system behind is definitely unconventional and sometimes scary, but it enables us to preserve our children's curiosity, creativity, and enthusiasm for learning. And that means more learning, not less. With more than a dozen years of unschooling experience, Pam Laricchia explains the five paradigm-shifting ideas about learning and living that freed her family from the school system's compulsory schedule and typical teaching methods. Her practical examples and stories may make all the difference in your life and the life of your child. In Free to Learn, you'll discover: Why you want to look for learning, not teachingHow to see the learning that is happening everywhere, all the timeHow judgement and shame short circuit learning, and what to do insteadHow saying yes more encourages our children's learning and cultivates their confidenceHow to give your children a voice in your family, and much, much more! Through its concise, easy-to-understand language, Free to Learn explores the depth and potential of unschooling and how it can strengthen your family's learning and relationships. If you like thoughtful educational ideas, step-by-step guides, and complex concepts explained in simple ways, then you'll love Pam's robust, user-friendly book.

Humans are born to explore and engage with the world. So why are we so determined to get in our children's way? When we leave the traditional education system behind we can choose to create a loving and supportive atmosphere that allows unschooling to take root and blossom in our home. That means strong and connected relationships where trust and respect run deep-both ways. With more than a dozen years of unschooling experience, Pam Laricchia explains the four family characteristics that she discovered helped unschooling to thrive in her family. Her practical examples and stories may make all the difference in your life and the life of your children. In Free to Live, you'll discover: How to nurture your children's innate curiosity. How patience helps us see the world through our children's eyes. Why strong and connected relationships are so valuable for learning. How to cultivate trust and why it's the backbone of unschooling, and much, much more! Through its concise, easy-to-understand language, Free to Live explores the family characteristics that allow learning, and living, to flourish. Picking up from where Free to Learn left off, discover how to create a thriving unschooling environment in your home.