Monthly Archives: August 2011

Welcome BlogHer!

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Amy

You may notice something different about my blog tonight – yes, there are ads and a BlogHer logo!    BlogHer is a large network of female bloggers writing on a multitude of subjects, and about a month or so ago I … Continue reading →

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Unschoolers behaving badly & jeopardizing it for everyone

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Amy

Homeschooling is legal in all 50 states, but each state has its’ own set of regulations regarding homeschoolers.   Some, like my home state of Indiana, require little to no reporting on the part of homeschooling parents regarding their chosen path … Continue reading →

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Over to you, Sandra

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Amy

According to my Mom, my Grandmother did not believe in making kids do chores.    She thought that kids should be allowed to be kids, since childhood is short enough as it is.   I find it amazing that my Grandmother, who … Continue reading →

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A plan in motion

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Amy

Because Maya is so into video editing at the moment, I made arrangements with Apogee, the company that owns the Power Pilates studio where I work out, for Maya to come in on Monday and meet the guy who puts … Continue reading →

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The LKDWTW approach and what (sometimes) happens without it

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Amy

The story I’m about to tell is true.   I’m keeping it completely anonymous, although I suspect some of my readers will know who I’m talking about.   I’m using it as an example because I believe it is not unique; in … Continue reading →

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Cowboys vs. Aliens, and Sugarland

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Amy

Last night Joshua and I went to see the film “Cowboys vs. Aliens” – and Ben went with us.   This movie is rated PG-13 for violence and cursing.   But looking through the clips and reviews, I decided it was on … Continue reading →

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Underscheduling as an action plan

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Amy

Growing up I was a competitive gymnast.    Gymnastics was not something I did because my parents thought I should try it along with a myriad of other activities.    I did it because I wanted to.  Exclusively.    We were fortunate to … Continue reading →

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Not all PG-13 movies are the same

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Amy

Maya was invited to go and see the film “Crazy Stupid Love” this evening with a friend, but Joshua and I decided not to let her go.  We saw it last Saturday and loved it, but after thinking it over, … Continue reading →

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Tempting the Universe

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Amy

Remember a few days ago when I posted that I sometimes get tired of writing about education and learning?    I ended by saying: So I’ll keep writing about what we do.  And what we don’t do.  Because maybe there’s a … Continue reading →

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Stay at home feminists

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Amy

Today we spent the afternoon at one of the playgrounds in Central Park with our usual Wednesday group.    While the kids played, the moms chatted.   A lot of times when we are there I wind up speaking to just one … Continue reading →

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