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.
Tag: trust your kid
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?
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.