How do you support a neurodivergent teen transitioning into adulthood? It’s all about meeting them where THEY are at – not force them to be where WE think they need to be…
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Learning math without school
Learning naturally without coercion can take many unexpected turns. This is a story about how a young person starts showing interest for math through their own intrinsic motivation.
Does your kid have a hard time with their other parent?
Being a parent is really hard. Our kids weren’t born with manuals. How can we lovingly support our co-parent so our kids can speak their truth and the adult listen to understand?
Raising a neurodivergent teen
My neurodivergent teen is developing and getting both more independent and autonomous – but in other ways that I hadn’t expected. I just need to stop comparing him to other kids AND TRUST him and his process.
Magic moments in unschooling
Rituals remind us that unschooling isn’t just about learning – it’s about wholeheartedly experiencing LIFE and life’s milestones together. It’s about those magic moments.
5 questions for when you freak out around your kid’s reading!
We live in a society that is molded by schoolish mindsets and expectations, and our human development is measured and held to set standards for what, when and how we do things and learn. Especially reading and writing!
How we solved our toothbrushing struggles
In my family toothbrushing has always been a struggle. Teo has had a really hard time remembering, and I have always thought it was my job (as his very responsible mom) to remind him.
Your kid wants to quit?
How can we deal with situations where our kids want to quit the stuff we think they love or should do? Should we nudge or lean into trust?
End power struggles!
Power struggles messes up relationships between parents and kids. By doing this work we empower both ourselves AND our kids.
Supporting a neurodivergent teen
My son is developing and getting both more independent and autonomous – but in ways that I hadn’t expected. I just need to observe carefully to see it, and stop comparing him to other kids. And trust him and his process.