#42 Why self-directed learning is a natural fit for our children, with Naomi Fisher
My guest this episode is Naomi Fisher, who I am delighted to have back for a second conversation (see #5 for our previous chat). Naomi is a clinical psychologist, mother of two children who are at a s...
8 Mai 202359min
#41 In search of wholeness - deschooling and shedding all the layers, with Sari Gonzàlez and Becka Koritz in Mexico
Today I'm joined by Sari Gonzàlez and Becka Koritz wholive in Puerto Escondido in Mexico. Becka moved to Mexico from Sweden and Sari from the US, both leaving lives that felt stressed and disconnected...
23 Apr 202349min
#40 A new journey - slowing down, reconnecting, and embracing our children's autonomy, with Caroline Frances in Ontario
Today I’m chatting with Caroline Frances from Ontario. Caroline lives with her husband and two sons who are 7 and 10, and they are just in the second month of their unschooling journey. They had tried...
10 Apr 202352min
#39 Unschooling on the path to healing, with Sarah Rose in Maine
My guest today is Sarah Rose. Sarah lives in Maine with her husband and her 11-year old daughter. Her family’s journey to unschooling stemmed from their daughter’s illness, which resulted in her leavi...
27 Mar 202352min
#38 How children naturally educate themselves, with Peter Gray, author of Free to Learn
I’m so delighted to be talking today with Peter Gray, author and research professor at Boston College. Many of you will have read his wonderful book, Free to Learn, or his regular writing for Psycholo...
14 Mar 20231h
#37 The natural joy of living in partnership with young children, with Lou Westall in Brighton, UK
My guest today is Lou Westall, who lives in Brighton, in the UK, (though she was travelling in South Africa when we recorded this episode). Lou and her husband have two daughters, who are 6 and 8. The...
28 Feb 202347min
#36 Unschooling and living a slower, more intentional life, with Ashley Short in Ontario, Canada
Today, I’m chatting with Ashley Short. who lives in Ontario, Canada with her husband and two sons, who are 6 and 9. Ashley is a former teacher, and her family came to unschooling during the pandemic, ...
14 Feb 202353min
#35 Healing, trust, and low demand parenting. Unschooling and PDA, with Amanda Diekman in North Carolina
My guest this episode is Amanda Diekman. Amanda lives in North Carolina with her husband and three sons, who are 6, 8 and 10. Amanda’s journey to unschooling started with her 8 year-old who is autisti...
31 Jan 202351min
