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Weapons of Mass Induction – Plant Power
Published in Kindred 22 as part of Weapons Of Mass Induction
While modern recreation — television and computer games in…
An Unschooling Adventure
Our Family
My name is Nanda. I am married to Hans, and together we have four boys: Rutger, Stijn, Jochem, and Koen. We are a Dutch family…
Little Greenies
While environmental issues were on the radar screen when I was at school from the late 70s through to 1990, the issues were not as ominous a concern as they are…
Play – Where the Real Learning Happens
(This article was published alongside The Homework Myth by Alfie Kohn)
The distinction between work (as in homework) and real…
Leading from the Trenches – a man’s approach to parenting
Another day is over and I watch my sons while they sleep. I’ve closed their bedroom windows, pulled the covers over their shoulders and now…
Chores: Rolling up our Sleeves
Why are chores important for children’s development, and which chores are appropriate for what age? Michele Dennis tells us more.…
Caring for our Homes with our Children – a chore or a gift of…
Introducing chores and tasks to young children so that they develop a healthy relationship towards them in the future
Rachel and her…
Down with Homework!
Do bulging backpacks mean learning? With his new book, The Homework Myth, expert Alfie Kohn says no. Here’s why.
After…
The Gift of Time
One of the most important gifts we can give our children is time. By turning off the television you have automatically granted a child several…
Potty Training: Get Ready
If your child is near or has passed his first birthday, you can begin incorporating pre-potty training ideas into his life. They are simple things…