Enjoy and Bless: Reflections on Unschooling as a Follower of Jesus

How we approach “Back to School” season as unschoolers - declaring an Unfirst Day of Unschool and unconventional school supplies.

Reflecting on how my own education did not help me learn how to connect with others and considering how the goals of education might be broadened or reimagined to help us grow in interdependence and connection.

What if independence isn’t the goal? This episode explores why true freedom is found in interdependence, not self-sufficiency.

We’re still figuring out our new rhythm after bringing our son home from his micro-school. We’re navigating the complexity of different needs and different learning styles on our shared journey through life without school.

Choosing an unschooling path is often the outworking of three foundational beliefs about humans and learning: we are designed to learn, we are always learning, and we are all unique.

Thinking about how a sustainable pace allows us to enjoy every day instead of living for the weekend or counting down to the next “break”

Reflecting on my responsibilities as a parent to provide for our children, to protect them, and to prepare them for independence and contributing to society

Reflecting on how God exercises His authority and how that led me to unschooling and giving my children freedom and choice

Reflecting on how unschooling may pave the way for the creativity and innovation we will need in the future.

I describe a random Wednesday to give a glimpse into a typical day without school - just living life together! 🥰