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how to deal with kids wanting to quit paid-for lessons or activities?

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Feeling like I can't do this anymore

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Feeling like I can't do this anymore

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Amanda replied to Alison MacNamara's discussion 'how to deal with kids wanting to quit paid-for lessons or activities?'
who's that guy who advises people to use cash and divvy it up in envelopes for bills and such? ******* Dave Ramsey
October 30
Amanda replied to Darcel's discussion 'Feeling like I can't do this anymore'
This just came this morning. I have not had a chance to look through it yet. It is about original play from Scott Noelle. http://www.enjoyparenting.com/originalplay
September 25
Amanda replied to Darcel's discussion 'Feeling like I can't do this anymore'
Have you read Playful Parenting? http://www.amazon.com/Playful-Parenting-Lawrence-J-Cohen/dp/0345442865/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1253841194&sr=8-1
September 24
Amanda commented on Slinky's blog post 'Mary poppins storage unit.'
I love Rush Hour! Not sure I want to live in it though. What I want to know is how the contents of a box 12"X16"X8" can fill an entire room?
September 23
Amanda replied to Darcel's discussion 'Feeling like I can't do this anymore'
Both of my boys have told me they get along when they are happy. Try to find ways to make your dd happier. Buy her favorite food, invite over a favorite friend, turn on a favorite movie, etc. Try to find lots of little ways to make her day happier...
September 23
Amanda replied to The Urban Farm's discussion 'Five year old wants to shave his head.'
If you are worried about cutting him, you could take him to a professional.
September 4
Amanda replied to Kerry M.'s discussion 'discipline issue/question! HELP!'
I know Samuel would do things in a group that he would not do on his own. Especially if the children that lived there were doing it. He knows the boundaries at our house and never thinks to go beyond them. (Read: He knows why they are there and ag...
August 7
Amanda replied to Heather Greek's discussion 'What age do your kids swim by themselves?'
I don't know if this is relevant but when my kids want to do something alone it is because they want to do something I have told them not to. Recently, Samuel (who is often a cat) wanted to be on the top of a tall dresser in the bedroom. I was no...
July 7

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At 8:24pm on June 2, 2009, Shannon Rose said…
Hey Amanda,
Well, we haven't really ended up any place yet. I don't think we'll ever end up! It's the never ending force :)
At 11:01am on March 1, 2009, Lisa Schroeder said…
Hi again! I "dropped out" for awhile,but I'm back! And, I seem to have a handle on all the migraines! Things are going much better these days!
We loved the xmas card- Leif said he "missed his friends Sam and Eli"!
At 11:18pm on October 4, 2008, sadie said…
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what does "radical unschooling" mean to you?
trusting my children to be doing the best they can
how long have you been unschooling or homeschooling?
we have been educationally unschooling forever, and radically unschooling since 2005
names and ages of children
Eli 7
Samuel 5
a little about me
Our family lives just outside of Nashville, TN. John (dh) works for Gibson Guitars. The boys are lego fanatics. I love to read and generally waste time.
 
 

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