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  1. Cate
    Cate says:

    Your instincts seem right on about your daughter. Beautifully done description of the brain, too! I want to share that with my kids.

    “Hand-in-Hand Parenting” is a free, non-profit parenting service that moves along the same philosophical lines as it seems you are thinking. I’m not a shill for them but just like their approach.

    One of the innovative things they suggest (and actually help with) is that parents find a parenting buddy to talk to on a regular basis. Parents can get their own fears and anger out, so they can focus on what their kids need from them.

    There’s a lot more, but I hope you check them out!

    http://www.handinhandparenting.org

  2. elaine
    elaine says:

    wonderful article. Thank you so much. It explains a hell of a lot of about my relationships with my parents, my partners and ergo what my kids have learned from me.

  3. Sarah Pierzchala
    Sarah Pierzchala says:

    Bless you for offering these precious kids a safe and loving home, even though I know it must be very difficult for you.

  4. cheryl
    cheryl says:

    This is the second time this week–and the first time in my life–I’ve read about the amygdala and the pre-frontal cortex. The first time was in The Art of Happiness in a Troubled World (Dalai Lama + Dr. Howard Cutler). The book is fascinating, and I wish it had included your visual aid with the fist. So clear.

  5. Karelys
    Karelys says:

    I almost didn’t read the comments because I couldn’t stand people throwing comments about how you shouldn’t adopt and homeschool if you are dealing with your own issues as you do and blah blah blah.

    It’s always so surprising to me that some people are so mean and hold this idea that unless you’re “damaged” in an acceptable manner, you shouldn’t reproduced or adopt or homeschool or whatever.

    But Sarah I love you and your bravery. You’re courageous and your writing is better and better and more delicious every time I read.

    Muah! Big kiss. You’re a badass.

    Ps. I was geeking out because I love all chemistry/anatomy talk and this post was so good all around.

  6. sarah faulkner
    sarah faulkner says:

    Thank you so much for all the kind comments. It really warms my heart to hear so much support. I am a bit of a lonely island with juggling everything. :)

  7. Mark W.
    Mark W. says:

    Sarah, here’s something else you’re doing. You’re modeling a growth mindset and creating a growth environment. You’re showing your children you don’t have all the answers. You’re taking risks and working through problems. Your children are watching and learning together with you. School wouldn’t do that for you or the children.

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