Curious about unschooling and wondering whether it might work for you? Education is personal, and what works for one child may work completely against another. But unschooling, or interest led learning, was exactly what my family needed to encourage a love of learning that had been long lost.
AJ
Hi, I'm AJ. 🙂 I write about personal and professional development, human rights, health and wellness, education, raising teens and of course, the joys and chaos of being a single mom with ADD 😘
When a teen runs away from home, we want to know why. Often, it’s a combination of underlying circumstances, emotions, physical changes, and changes in relationships. Here’s a look at a few reasons why many teens feel pressured to escape by running away from home.
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Millennial moms face ridiculously high expectations and unprecedented circumstances. Damaging mindsets only make things worse. Here’s how to shift those mindsets from damaging to motivating.
If chaos dictates how you parent, how you make a living, how you make choices and whether you take chances, then it’s time to reevaluate some things!
For a teenager, one of the most exciting “rites of passage” is getting their first job. But in a global pandemic, traditional jobs for teens may not be safe – or available. Remote or freelance work may be an option for adults; but are there legitimate online jobs for teens?
Teen self harm is a very real, very widespread problem that we don’t like to talk about. Not only does it embarrass our teen, but it makes us look like bad parents! It’s time to stop shaming families who are dealing with this painful issue. It’s time to get real about teens and self harm.