In 1 week’s time we’re all getting on a plane and flying to Sandusky, OH for the Unschooler’s Winter Waterpark Gathering. We’ve been every year since 2008, the very first year. This year TJ and I are speaking in addition to some volunteering.
Here is a partial description from the program.
Modeling is For Clay: Real Kids Need Real Life, Right Now
TJ has been helping other dads by facilitating SSUD’s meetings. Heather recently spoke about their experiences at the Enjoy Life Unschooling conference in Frederick, MD. Heather also blogs about their experiences at: www.eclecticreality.net.They will be leading a presentation: “Modeling is For Clay: Real Kids Need Real Life, Right Now”. When speaking of the word modeling, it is often misconstrued as a way to shape our children’s behavior. Let’s talk about modeling yourself for a change! Do you act in a way that you expect your children not to? Or, do you model good behavior in hopes that your children will mimic your actions? Let’s talk about you and how your children see you. Let’s lower our expectations, discuss why we shouldn’t be modeling and why we should be living authentically and in the moment.
This year the keynote speaker is John Taylor Gatto, author of several books, including Dumbing Us Down: The Hidden Curriculum of Public Schooling. I’m honored to be speaking at the same conference as him and some other Unschooling gurus I have always admired. A couple of my favorite families, Ben and Kelly Lovejoy and Broc and Gail Higgins! Other speakers include: Laura Buoni, Debra Bures, Zoa Conner, Julie Cook, Dayna Martin, Laura Flynn Endres, Cindy Murphree, Cindy Gaddis, Jessie Voigts, and Demi Wirtz
I’m super excited for this, and feel so honored and so blessed to be sharing with conference attendees. TJ will also be facilitating the SSUD’s (Secret Society of Unschooling Dads) meeting. Who’s going? Leave me a comment! Don’t forget to say hi if you see us!!!