10am central time today....Hey all, the chat feature will be turned on today while I interview Rain about her new book for homeschooling kids. Come in and chat or call 347-633-9765 to talk live and get a chance to win a copy of her book.
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/RelaxedHomeschooler
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Added by Kimzyn on November 10, 2008 at 9:54am —
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There actually is a Missed Connections on Craig's List from the Obama Grant Park rally. I link to it on
my regular blog. Here is a continuation of my imagined missed connections, ie, a way to share our pictures of one of the most exciting nights ever. All in good fun.
Right before the rally you were at the train station, nervously awaiting your train and hoping the delay wouldn't be too long. Or else someone would have to get snacks.…
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Added by Kimzyn on November 6, 2008 at 5:00pm —
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Hey, I got an email saying
Relaxed Homeschooler Talk Radio is now a featured show on Blog talk Radio, meaning more front page word will be out about it. So you should probably become a regular caller long before I get swamped. What, do I need more sound effects? Monday (347)633-9765 10am central time!
Relaxed Homeschooler Talk Radio show #7
Oct. 27th 10am-11:30am central. Join my guest Sarah Parent of…
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Added by Kimzyn on October 24, 2008 at 2:51pm —
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I suppose I ought to record this for posterity, or at least as an indicator to the world that kids can stumble upon math concepts and enjoy exploring them. This is the sort of connection I wish I had been able to make when I was struggling to learn my multiplication tables and being flash carded to death in a good-hearted but tortuous attempt to help me.
I made egg sandwiches for breakfast and the kids noticed this old multiplication toy that my neighbor lent us sitting on the table. It was fro…
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Added by Kimzyn on October 22, 2008 at 4:08pm —
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Relaxed Homeschooler Talk Radio show #7
Oct. 27th 10am-11:30am central. Join my guest Sarah Parent of
Clan of Parents blog and the Humans Being podcast and I as we discuss unschooling media,politics and life. Dayna Martin of
Unschooling America will also be making a guest appearance. Looks like it will be another rollicking time. Be a…
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Added by Kimzyn on October 13, 2008 at 12:00am —
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Tune in at 9am central time (link above) this Monday October 6th at Relaxed Homeschooler on Blog Talk Radio http://www.blogtalkradio.com/RelaxedHomeschooler
Special show-one week early! And one hour early! Peggy Webb will be the guest this week and we will discuss her life raising 3 unschooled girls and running the West River Academy. She also consults homeschoolers and will be available to answer your questions about keeping transcripts, unschooling high school and helping your teen to take th…
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Added by Kimzyn on October 5, 2008 at 6:30pm —
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Wow, I just had a fun talk with Dayna Martin, Sarah Parent and Lori Upchurch about unschooling and conferences on Relaxed Homeschooler talk Radio. I forgot to promote it here beforehand but if you want to list after the fact you can listen at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/RelaxedHomeschooler
or download it through iTunes at my blog relaxedhomkool.com
I'd love to hear your comments and show ideas.
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Added by Kimzyn on September 22, 2008 at 12:22pm —
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Hey everyone, you might see on events that we have a live call in show with Sandra tomorrow on Relaxed Homeschooler talk Radio. Sandra and I would like to invite you to call in and chat with us!
Here is the number to call 347-633-9765. Show starts at 10 am central time so adjust for your time zone. Talk to you then!
There are some corrections of the show and a place to leave comments for Sandra at http://sandradodd.blogspot.com/2008/09/corrections-and-comments.html
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Added by Kimzyn on September 7, 2008 at 11:30am —
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Why should the lord of the country fly about like a fool?
If you let yourself be blown to and fro, you loose touch with your root.
If you let restlessness move you, you loose touch with who you are.
-Tao Te Ching
We had a conference of sorts. This time we tried top down pla…
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Added by Kimzyn on September 3, 2008 at 8:30pm —
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1. What is something that Mom always says to you?
"Go to bed!"
2. What makes Mom happy?
Love.
3. What makes Mom sad?
?
4. How does Mom make you laugh?
When she says a funny joke or tickles me.
5. What was Mom like as a child?
I don't know.
6. How old is your Mom?
__
7. How tall is your Mom?
I have no idea.
8. What is her favorite thing to do?
Go to a fancy dinner place with us.
9. What does your Mom do when you are not around?
Watch TV.
10. If your Mom becomes famous what will it be f…
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Added by Kimzyn on August 12, 2008 at 12:15pm —
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1. What is something that she always says to you?
"I forgot."
2. What makes her happy?
When she's with friends or has a new project.
3. What makes her sad?
When we have a fight. When we're in a rush.
4. How does she make you laugh?
When she gets giggly. Or when we see something funny and we both give each other the look to note that we both saw it. I guess we have the same sense of humor is what I'm saying.
5. What was your daughter like as a child?
Shy and outgoing all at once. Chatty as a…
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Added by Kimzyn on August 12, 2008 at 9:55am —
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1. What is something that Mom always says to you?
"Have I told you I love you today?"
2. What makes Mom happy?
When I hug you.
3. What makes Mom sad?
When we have a fight.
4. How does Mom make you laugh? When she coughed, sneezed and farted at the same time.
5. What was Mom like as a child?
You were awesome and you dyed your hair a lot.
6. How old is your Mom?
Wait, I know this! I know this! You are __, right?"
7. How tall is your Mom?
Medium height for a woman her age.
8. What is her f…
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Added by Kimzyn on August 12, 2008 at 9:39am —
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What I want to say to summer today as I head off to the beach is....Summer, don't leave us. You don't need to make the sun go down imperceptibly sooner each day, cutting short our bouts of Frisbee and bike riding for mundane showers and snacks before bed.
No need to look suspiciously…
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Added by Kimzyn on August 8, 2008 at 8:01am —
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Over at Radical Unschoolers Network, Ren has challenged people to describe a normal day for unschoolers. Naturally, the whole idea of unschooling is that your family is doing things that they are interested in, and those interests change as children age. So, rather than one day, I'm going to dig back through my journals of yesteryear and pick out the same time every year. That ought to be interesting. Let me go fetch the journals. Yup, I keep journals. A little nutty no doubt but they give me pa…
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Added by Kimzyn on August 3, 2008 at 11:51pm —
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