Our bodies and cycles are rhythmical. This we must teach our children, so that instead of being pulled under by the societal waves and made to conform despite whatever is going on for them, they can speak up, know when to step away. In this way they can listen to what is going on for them and seamlessly ride the ebbs and flows of life, maximizing their own inner power when it is right for them and knowing when to step away when it is not. The post Knowing Your Flow and When to Step Away appeared first on Jump Fall Fly ..read more

These self directed learners are on their way to A Levels. For me it is not about the grades at all, it is about their path, their journey and who they want to be and what they want to learn. The post Great grades without years of schooling? Yes! Here is the recipe. appeared first on Jump Fall Fly ..read more

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'Curiosity is the engine of interaction, blow on this fire till it rages, do not direct it, celebrate it in all its forms, it will unlock enlightenment and human fulfillment' The post Key One; Nurturing Curiosity, a wonderful gift for your child and yourself appeared first on Jump Fall Fly ..read more

Anthony We all get focused on those small important things in our lives. We become focused and attached to behaviours and things that we have decided are either important and that feel compelling, or that are in some way addictive. We can get stuck in our thinking and beliefs, our attitudes and emotions. How easy […] The post HOLD THE BIGGER PICTURE appeared first on Jump Fall Fly ..read more

What does it mean to be self directed? Most people consider that they are self directed. They will believe they make decisions freely for themselves and their families and that they are autonomous in their lives to a large extent. This confidence in the idea of being self directed extends to beliefs. Most of us […] The post SELF DIRECTED LEARNING & LIVING appeared first on Jump Fall Fly ..read more

How do I love these children as much as I can? How do kids learn things that connect with their souls? How do the fireflies of inspiration spark their spirits? Can I help keep those iridescent lights of creativity shining? I ask myself these questions... The post Ten Things I Tell Myself to Remember Around Parenting appeared first on Jump Fall Fly ..read more

A while back we met up with five other unschooling/homeschooling families. It was great to be in community. Our tall friend, who was one of the fathers in the group said to our small son, who was grappling with something  ‘You know what, sometimes mixing with a group can be challenging’ and our son tilted his ear towards him as we walked down the street. Our son was hearing wise words from a man forty years his senior. I like it when other people that I know and trust help raise our children. The post Community, Parenting and Reaching Out to your Tribe appeared first on Jump Fall Fly ..read more

So, here we are now in this moment and we have the power to make everything change, we can do things differently. In an instant we have the choice to think about how we show up. Even if we are completely frazzled, tired and triggered, especially now with so much going on. It takes work and mental training it is like a muscle. The post Uplifting the Next Generation and Gently Changing the Course of History during a Global Pandemic appeared first on Jump Fall Fly ..read more

Due to the coronavirus pandemic so many people are in lockdown and they suddenly find have thier children at home. There is some confusion as what on earth Unschooling actually is. So for clarity here is an excerpt from our book that breaks it down from our persepective. How does unschooling differ from homeschooling? The post What on earth is the difference between homechooling and unschooling? appeared first on Jump Fall Fly ..read more