Unschooling on Progressive Parenting

Today's show was on UNSCHOOLING. I know many people are familiar with Homeschooling but not Unschooling. Our guest today was Dayna Martin. Dayna is a Natural Parenting Advocate, Natural Childbirth Educator, Breastfeeding Counselor, Certified Doula, and founder of The Baby wearing Project. She is also a freelance writer who has been published in Live Free, Learn Free magazine and Life Learning magazine. She has four "truly free" children and a peacefully-loud husband whom she lives and learns with everyday. Their family recently appeared on "The Dr. Phil Show" introducing mainstream society to the ideals of radical unschooling.

To give you a taste of what it means to unschool here is a snippet from her site:

"For the involved parent facilitating their child's learning with an environment rich with resources, attending school is completely unnecessary. Unschooled children do not have to deal with typical peer pressure. They are not graded or measured. They are not segregated by age. They are not bullied, or moved around by bells. Also Unschooled kids do not have to be away from their families. They do not have to ask permission to go to the bathroom or move from their seats. They also do not have a mundane life living someone else's agenda. In short, our Unschooled children are truly free.

Radical Unschooling is an evolution of our understanding about learning and the rights and respect of children. We are on the cusp of change and many people are looking for alternatives to the traditional schooling model. With Unschooling, we are reprioritizing. We are taking back our freedom and putting happiness, connection and family first!"

The following may help shed some light on the topic...but if you would like more info please go to www.unschoolingamerica.com

Tune in next week and the following as we continue our discussion regarding school and the different options people have here in the Valley when it comes to education and their children. Call us during the show with questions or comments or suggestions: 559-266-8888



also an instructor from Coil Yoga called and let us know she is teaching a yoga class for kids here is more info:

COIL Kids Yoga with Sarah
Date: Saturdays, February 7th- March 28th


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Time: 8:30 am-9:30 am
Location: COIL Yoga, Studio B
Cost: $12.00 drop in for kids or use a Kids Class Card.

COIL Kids Yoga is a 7-week session that runs consecutive Saturdays starting February 7th and ending on the 28th of March. In this session children ages 6-12 will be a part of a fun filled yoga inspired class that will incorporate a yogic theme each week. The classes will involve simple breathing techniques, reclining, seated, and standing poses that engage the imagination and soothe and calm the nervous system. Each class will build on these yoga fundamentals through experiential learning. Yoga is a wonderful way for kids to release physical tension, help them focus and concentrate, and feel peaceful by engaging in stretching and strengthening exercises synchronized with their breathing. The main goal of this camp is to offer kids a way to enjoy yoga through exercise, games, song, and laughter.

Please email or call to reserve your space: 559-270-4709

please email me and let me know what topics you would like more information on:
www.mommymattersonline@sbcglobal.net