Tag Archives: Free Range

Free range in the city

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Amy

Today Maya and her friends attended a Valentine’s Day dance.   Most of the kids who went were either fellow homeschoolers or former homeschoolers.   I suspect the age range was something like 11-18, with a handful of adults there … Continue reading →

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Americans vs. Europeans – the health wars

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Amy

As a disclaimer, let me say that I have absolutely no scientific evidence for what I am about to write.  None of this has been substantiated by any panel of doctors anywhere in the world. This is just me and … Continue reading →

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Conflict Resolution

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Amy

I was just reading an article on a student blog titled “Helicopter Parents:  Is Hovering Harmful to Career Goals?” .   Before reading it I was able to supply the answer – “Yes”!    The thing I like about the article is … Continue reading →

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Courtesy of Heather, and then Lenore…

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Amy

I’m in pre-trip mode tonight – we’ll be on the road around 6:30am tomorrow, so time is short. Not to worry.   Heather Armstrong of Dooce.com spent the last 10 days in Bangladesh with Christy Turlington promoting Christy’s documentary “No Woman … Continue reading →

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The unthinkable

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Amy

Life learning kids are more than likely also going to fall into the category of ‘Free Range Kids’ (Lenore Skenazy’s term for children whose parents actually allow them some freedom and are not overly protective or paranoid).    Part of learning … Continue reading →

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Let’s Move! (But no running or playing tag)

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Amy

It is no secret that Americans are sedentary and overweight, and that obesity is a huge problem (no pun intended) in our country.   Michelle Obama has started a program called “Let’s Move” that tries to teach kids good exercise and … Continue reading →

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