Podcast appearances and mentions of sandra dodd

Unschooling profoundly impacts both children and parents. For many parents, the process of deschooling themselves is a journey of personal growth and healing. By allowing your children to thrive free from academic pressures, you also foster a unique space for parental reflection and development.Together with Sandra Dodd, we delve into 'The Unforeseen Benefits of Unschooling: Healing Past Traumas.'Sandra draws intriguing parallels between the care we offer to our children and the nurturing we extend to ourselves. We uncover how embracing the unschooling philosophy can lead to a harmonious existence that respects natural growth and learning rhythms.Join us in this episode as we explore not just an educational alternative but a gateway to a more compassionate and authentic way of living.

 Where do you stand on gaming, YouTube, and the internet? It is a difficult subject. So many thoughts and strategies.Together with Sandra Dodd, we explore the complexities of the digital age with an open mind. We hope this episode will help you redefine parental boundaries, encourage independent thinking, and cultivate a relationship with technology that allows your children to thrive.

This is an episode to celebrate Learn Nothing Day. Sandra Dodd's birthday is on July 24th, and as a joke, she started 'Learn Nothing Day,' - which now is an international holiday for unschoolers. A day where we each year try to learn nothing and fail.As Sandra Says:"Unschoolers need a holiday. When people ask if they homeschool in the summer, they say yes. When people ask when they have a break from learning, they say never. This has gone on for a long time now. July 24 is Learn Nothing Day—a vacation for unschoolers."We loved our first episode with Sandra Dodd so much that we promised each other to continue our talk in another episode. So here we are. This episode, besides talking about Learn Nothing Day, tackles the topic of unschooling and parental judgment. Sandra shares her experiences and insights, offering valuable advice on how to guide and coach your kids without imposing your own biases. We discuss the importance of teaching children crucial life skills and fostering an environment that promotes natural learning.Our chat with Sandra Dodd is more than just an exchange of ideas; it's a journey through personal experiences, shared struggles, and triumphant breakthroughs. Whether you're a parent, a homeschooler, or simply curious about the art of communication, unschooling, and parenting, this episode is a must-listen.It's an invitation to reflect, question, and perhaps see things from a different perspective – one that could better serve you and your family. So, come, join our conversation, and let's explore together. And see if you can take just one day of learning nothing :)

What if you could reimagine education for your children, breaking free from the traditional school system and embracing their natural curiosity? Join us as we chat with Sandra Dodd, a prominent figure in the unschooling community, about her journey from skepticism to advocacy for this unconventional approach to learning.Throughout our conversation with Sandra, we explore her experiences with deschooling, the obstacles schools create for unschoolers, and the evolving dynamics of the American education system. We also talk about the future of education, emphasizing the importance of offering community programs to different age groups and harnessing libraries as learning centers.As we venture further into the unschooling community, we delve into the complexities of unschooling, often misunderstood as simply a vacation. We discuss the crucial distinction between learning and teaching oneself, the unique dynamics of men and women in the unschooling community, and the necessity of understanding one's self before attempting to enforce unschooling rules. Sandra has inspired countless families to embrace unschooling as a holistic and child-centered alternative to traditional education. Her thoughts have resonated with numerous parents and helped shape the philosophy of unschooling as it is known today.Don't miss this insightful episode full of valuable lessons on unschooling, parenting, and personal freedom.Website: https://SandraDodd.com Daily inspiration, online or by e-mail: Just Add Light and Stir

This episode provides five things you can do to support your Pathologically Demand Avoidant (PDA), Autistic, or otherwise demand avoidant child in their eating, espeically if more traditional behavioral, exposure, or play-based approaches haven't been successful.We talk about five things: Understanding whether eating if your child's "Stickiest" basic need (vs. toileting, sleeping, or hygeine) and whether control coalesces around eating.Looking at eating *first* through the "autonomy and nervous system" lens, rather than first the Sensory Processing lens.Managing your own anxiety and energy around eating.Accommodations including but not limited to: choice, offerings, use of language, Novelty, and buffets.How to adapt therapeutic protocols - like the SOS Feeding protocol - for Pathological Demand Avoidance or a demand avoidant child. For courses and support, you can find services at At Peace ParentsCitations and sources:For more on Declarative Language, please see the "Declarative Language Handbook" by Linda K. Murphy.Term "strewing" coined by Sandra Dodd in the unschooling community. To connect with me, find me here: InstagramTikTokFacebookYouTubeFor more resources for parents, including #actuallyautistic pages to check out and a list of PDA-affirming practitioners in North America, check out the resources page at PDA Parents.For Courses, Programs, Coaching and Consulting, find me at At Peace Parents, LLC Thanks for listening! You are an amazing parent.xoxo,Casey

The Essential School Sucks, #18 of 50 Theme Two: Leaving Institutional Schooling and Finding Educational Alternatives Today, an Essential School Sucks compilation of two conversations with natural learning legends: Sandra Dodd and Pam Laricchia. PART ONE: Sandra Dodd is a world-renown unschooling and natural learning advocate, and the mother of three adult unschooled children. Her website SandraDodd.com is one of the most comprehensive unschooling resources on the internet. She joins me for a fast-paced but fairly comprehensive discussion on unschooling and choice and her unschooling experiences, influences and philosophy. Unschoolers and Reading Sandra share the stories of her three children learning to read, and how there might not always be clear incremental steps. A Mindset For Unschooling "read a little, try a little, wait a while, watch" - patience what are we watching for? addressing problems a discomforts appreciation of choice and projecting optimism power-with, instead of power-over relationships, partnership beware of blindly "supportive" unschooling communities Full Show With Sandra: Sandra Dodd – On Unschooling and Choice [PODCAST #585] (https://schoolsucksproject.com/sandra-dodd-on-unschooling-and-choice-podcast-585/) PART TWO: Pam Laricchia is the creator of the blog livingjoyfully.ca - an amazing, well-organized resource for people exploring how to live and learn without school. She is also the author of several books on unschooling, including The Unschooling Journey: A Field Guide. Pam began unschooling with her three children back in 2002 and she has continued her enthusiastic exploration through blogging, podcasting and presenting at conferences. FOR PEOPLE EXPLORING OR STARTING UNSCHOOLING What are the important foundations of unschooling? Making the Transition to Unschooling - rule dropping vs. rule relaxing How to nurture Curiosity, Being Open to Our Child's Wonder How to foster an engaged mind, main three characteristics of real and effective learning (from the article Curious and Engaged) Pam's 3 Characteristics of Real and Effective Learning engagement: exploring and playing with an idea, topic, or skill motivation: staying engaged in their exploration, even through challenges thinking: creativity and analysis, and is key to the bigger picture understanding of how the idea, topic, or skill fits into their world CHALLENGES/CONCERNS ABOUT UNSCHOOLING the process of deschooling How to develop and maintain the patience and proper mindset for unschooling Mediating conflicting needs, between parent and child/children Plus A Listener question - Thanks Jahaira! "The main idea that comes to mind is the topic of TRUST. As a parent, you want your children to have everything they need to thrive, and it's scary to leave it to "chance". It's scary to fully TRUST that they will learn what they need to learn of their own volition and of their own desire..." Full Show With Pam: The Relationship Benefits of Unschooling – With Pam Laricchia [PODCAST #557] (https://schoolsucksproject.com/the-relationship-benefits-of-unschooling-pam-laricchia/) The Ideas In Action Summit (https://sspuniversity.com/ideasintoaction/) The downloadable version of The Ideas Into Action Summit is now available. Use the coupon code independence to can get it for 30% off now until July 5th Learn more here (https://sspuniversity.com/ideasintoaction/). Our Partners https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/b/b9f98e30-82d3-4781-8400-880c6dc8086f/2gtm0QVk.png Visit Praxis (https://discoverpraxis.com/schoolsuckspodcast/) Please Support School Sucks School Sucks was one of the longest running liberty-minded podcasts on the web, and the only one completely devoted to the issue of education (versus public school and college). Your support keeps the show alive, which keeps us at the top of the options for education podcasts and leads to new people discovering our work. Please help us continue to spread this important message further! One-Time Donation Options:Paypal/Venmo Crypto Addresses:DASH XcZfPP6GZGVo9VKViNBVJZja5JVxZDB229ETHEREUM 0x3c5504CE3401C028832173506fa30BD4db4b7D35LITECOIN LKNp24f5wwvZ2QzeDbvxXgBxyVwi1yXnu2BITCOIN 1KhwY836cfSGCK5aaGFv8Q7PHMgghFJn1UBITCOIN CASH 1AmqLVxjw3Lp9KT5ckfvsqfN2Hn3B1hCWSZCASH t1by1ZGJ63LoLSjXy27ooJtipf4wMr7qbu4 Recurring Options: Support Us On PATREONYou support our mission, and you want to help us continue to reach new people with our message and media. Your contribution helps us maintain presence, and to further build the legacy of School Sucks Project. And please bookmark and use this link for your Amazon shopping: Shop With Us Our Private Community: https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/b/b9f98e30-82d3-4781-8400-880c6dc8086f/fNnDUPqb.png Visit The Uni-iversity (https://sspuniversity.com/) Both Shows Originally Released in 2018

Today's episode on Exploring Unschooling: Ten years ago, Mel chose the unconventional path of unschooling her three unique and spirited boys. After discovering that traditional schooling was not for her family, returned to her homeland in 2020. She is now living and playing in the stunning coastal North West region of Tasmania, Australia with her paramedic husband and sons Jake 16, Billy 14 and Malakai 9. FULL EPISODE HERE PINK PREMIUM ACCESS HERE The Simple Unschooling Tips to listen for: What is unschooling? Why unschool/worldschool and how? Listen for our experiences and tips along our journey Hidden gems for Pink Premium Only Closer look at Mel's experience and tips Behind the scenes mothering and schooling Learning while traveling Unschooling Links & Resources Melcraven.com FB: Mel Craven Yoga Instagram The Power Within The Mission And The Magic: chapters on The Power Of Living You're your Heart and The Power of Unconditional Love in Birthing With Heart: chapters on Prenatal Yoga, Loving Yourself Through Pregnancy Loss and The Nurturing Power of Touch A great resource for those interested in worldschooling or linking up with expat families A great resource for anybody contemplating wading into the unschooling waters and feeling a little dread. Or those already swimming along and wanting a few life rafts or logs to hold on to. Sandra Dodd is such a nurturing encouraging voice. I found her website so helpful in those early days and first years when I left traditional conventional schooling models. https://sandradodd.com/ Need More SALT In Your Life? You know I love to connect with you! Snap a screenshot and tag me @heavenlytreasureliving on Instagram as you're listening to this week's episode. And remember to hashtag #thesaltpodcast, that way I can share your screenshot on my story too! One more goodie! Want to connect with our community? Come join Women's Essential Wellness FB group Subscribe And Review The Podcast Want to stay up-to-date on the latest episodes and strategies? Subscribe in iTunes and you'll be the first to know when new episodes drop. If you want to be featured on the show as a reviewer of the week, I'd be super blessed to hear from you. Click here to leave a review --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thesaltpodcast/support

Our 4th episode features ‘world schoolers'. Olga, raised in Russia , discusses how it was to unschool her three children in Scotland and then full-timing in a campervan for months in Europe as a single mother holding down an online coaching business. She talks to me about her introduction to unschooling through attachment parenting and how her confidence grew over the years and how she now considers her family ‘world schoolers'. She found that although they may acquire their milestone skills later in life when they are in control of their time and choices, it is with a wholehearted passion. The three children have independently chosen to attend courses in subjects such as programming, game design, science and maths club at Galileo: a ‘global school for 8-18 year-old self-directed learners'. Leo, her 11 year old son, talks about how much he enjoys it. He talks about how he feels about being a homeschooler and how he can't imagine ever wanting to go to school. Books that we mention include: The Continuum Concept by Jean Liedloff Radical Unschooling by Dayna Martin Green parenting magazine How Children Fail by John Holt Growing without schooling website The Big book of Unschooling by Sandra Dodd

Post by Skyler J. Collins (Editor). This episode features an audio essay written by long-time unschooling mom and guru Sandra Dodd in 2008, and which comprises Chapter 22 of Everything Voluntary: From Politics to Parenting, edited by Skyler J. Collins and published in 2012.

In this podcast Essie talks about why they decided to radically unschool. She shares the highs and lows of their journey and gives some great bits of advice! Lulastic https://lulastic.co.uk/blog/ Pamela Laricchia   www.livingjoyfully.ca Sandra Dodd https://sandradodd.com/

Sandra Dodd is a world-renown unschooling and natural learning advocate, and the mother of three adult unschooled children. Her website SandraDodd.com is one of the most comprehensive unschooling resources on the internet. She joins me for a fast-paced but fairly comprehensive discussion on her unschooling experiences, influences and philosophy. From Public School Teaching To Unschooling How did Sandra's revelations as a teacher help her embrace unschooling? How Sandra was able able to take ownership over her classroom. John Holt and others informed Sandra's approach to teaching Unschoolers and Reading Sandra share the stories of her three children learning to read, and how there might not always be clear incremental steps. A Mindset For Unschooling - "read a little, try a little, wait a while, watch" - patience - what are we watching for? - addressing problems a discomforts - appreciation of choice and projecting optimism - power-with, instead of power-over relationships, partnership - beware of blindly "supportive" unschooling communities Other Topics - what's the problem with the word "education" - navigating unschooling resources and making connections in the early 1990s - Influences: John Holt and the school reform ideas of the 1960s and 1970s, laboratory "open classroom" schools under the supervision of universities and why the effort to insert this into public schools failed Other Episodes On Unschooling The Relationship Benefits of Unschooling – With Pam Laricchia [PODCAST #557] [PODCAST] #550: Unschool Adventures – Blake Boles (Part 1) [PODCAST] #101: Unschooling Liberty – The Halldorsons and the Unschool Bus Please Support School Sucks We do cool things! Thanks to your support. School Sucks is one of the longest running liberty-minded podcasts on the web, and the only one completely devoted to the issue of education (versus public school and college). Your support keeps the show going and growing, which keeps us at the top of the options for education podcasts and leads to new people discovering our work. Please help us continue to spread this important message further! Thanks for visiting this page. Before you do anything, please bookmark and use this link for your Amazon shopping: Shop With Us One-Time Donation Options: Paypal/Venmo; Donate DASH Donate ETHEREUM Donate LITECOIN Donate BITCOIN Donate BITCOIN CASH Donate ZCASH Recurring Options: Support Us On PATREON Help incentivize our production! Pledge $1 per content item and access dozens of Patron only audios and videos. Join the A/V Club If you're looking for more School Sucks content, the A/V Club option grants you access to a bonus content section with 400+ hours of exclusive audio and video. If you are a regular consumer of our media, please consider making a monthly commitment by selecting the best option for you... A/V Club - Basic Access - $8.00/Month A/V Club - "Advanced" Access - $12.00/Month Sigma Sigma Pi - "Privileged" Access - $16.00/Month   Crypto Addresses: DASH; XcZfPP6GZGVo9VKViNBVJZja5JVxZDB229 ETHEREUM; 0x3c5504CE3401C028832173506fa30BD4db4b7D35 LITECOIN; LKNp24f5wwvZ2QzeDbvxXgBxyVwi1yXnu2 BITCOIN; 1KhwY836cfSGCK5aaGFv8Q7PHMgghFJn1U BITCOIN CASH 1AmqLVxjw3Lp9KT5ckfvsqfN2Hn3B1hCWS ZCASH; t1by1ZGJ63LoLSjXy27ooJtipf4wMr7qbu4

Sandra Dodd is a long-time unschooling mom of three—Kirby, Marty, and Holly—who are now all adults. She’s also the creator of the awesome unschooling resource, sandradodd.com, and I’m thrilled to have her back on the podcast. In this episode, we talk about the changes that we go through as parents as we live this unschooling lifestyle […]

In 1967, a young woman in Española, NM sent David Bowie his first piece of fan mail from America. Now, almost 50 years later and after Bowie's passing, we speak to Sandra Dodd about her letter and how fragile and beautiful a brief connection with another human being can be.

Sandra is a long-time unschooling mom of three—Kirby, Marty, and Holly—who are now adults. She’s also the creator of the awesome unschooling resource, sandradodd.com. In today’s episode, I ask her ten questions about her unschooling experience. Quote of the Week “If your child is more important than your vision of your child, life becomes easier.” […]

Clips from interviews with Sandra Dodd that didn’t get put elsewhere.

Today we hear about danger and safety from Ben Hewitt, Sandra Dodd, Renee Cabatic, Gever Tulley and Lenore Skenazy.

What do families gain from an unschooling lifestyle that goes beyond providing a natural learning environment? I asked Sandra Dodd to talk about the differences between unschooling and other education alternatives. Today she touches on the parent-child bond, the parents’ learning, honoring human instincts, respecting the rhythm of a child’s whole life and making a relationship investment that lasts a lifetime. In short: unschooling is more than an educational alternative. It is a lifestyle that promotes a child’s wellbeing 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

What is unschooling? How does it work? And why do families choose this path? Today’s star-studded cast includes Jan Hunt, Kelly Lovejoy, Jerry Mintz, Idzie Desmarais. Carsie Blanton, Michelle Loucas, Sandra Dodd and Nikiah Childs.

Sandra Dodd always unschooled her kids. Now they’re all grown up and independent, and Sandra spends her time writing and talking about unschooling and about how people learn.  Several years ago Sandra started a “holiday for unschoolers” on her birthday - July 24. This special day is called Learn Nothing Day. Since unschoolers create a world for their kids where learning can happen all day every day, there are no school vacations and no days off from learning. Except on Learn Nothing Day.   The problem is, Learn Nothing Day is usually a complete flop.

Join me as I speak with my guest Sandra Dodd about her life unschooling her mostly grown now kids. She is the author of the Radical Unschooling website, the inventor of Learn Nothing Day and a tireless champion for respectful parenting.

Join me as I speak with my guest Sandra Dodd about her life unschooling her mostly grown now kids. She is the author of the Radical Unschooling website, the inventor of Learn Nothing Day and a tireless champion for respectful parenting.