jsnhawkins

Just wanted to intoduce myself. I'm Betsy, mom of Connor, 10, and
James, 11 mths. My 10 yr old recently announced that he wants to be
homeschooled. It has been the "year from hell" and I am happy to
oblige. After much research, I am most drawn to the unschooling
approach. I detest busy work and useless information! So, if any of
you have any ideas to make this transition easier (for the both of
us), I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Betsy

Saille

Hi Betsy,

Welcome to the group. My advice to you is to just relax and unwind for a while. Transitioning from a public school environment to unschooling can take a while. Don't let people make you feel guilty about not "teaching" your child. He will learn what he needs to learn when he needs to learn it. Just provide him with the plenty of resources and opportunities to experience the world, but allow him to guide his learning. Get involved in some recreational activities or join a homeschooling group. Maybe do some volunteer work together. Try to remember that it is ok to just sit and veg sometimes. Some days my girls just sit in there room ALL day and listen to a book on tape. I take those times to do some I enjoy. Good luck to you on your new journey.

Melissa in Eugene, OR

jsnhawkins <jsnhawkins@...> wrote: Just wanted to intoduce myself. I'm Betsy, mom of Connor, 10, and
James, 11 mths. My 10 yr old recently announced that he wants to be
homeschooled. It has been the "year from hell" and I am happy to
oblige. After much research, I am most drawn to the unschooling
approach. I detest busy work and useless information! So, if any of
you have any ideas to make this transition easier (for the both of
us), I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Betsy









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>>My 10 yr old recently announced that he wants to be
homeschooled. It has been the "year from hell" and I am happy to oblige. After much research, I am most drawn to the unschooling approach. I detest busy work and useless information! So, if any of you have any ideas to make this transition easier (for the both of us), I'd love to hear your thoughts.>>

Take some time to deschool and decompress. Don't worry about the homeschool/unschool part of it just yet. You all need time to heal from the year from hell. So bake some cookies, stay in your jammies, read, play games, watch movies or TV, talk, laugh, have fun.

BTW I have a Conor too. He's 16 now and hasn't had a year from hell since 1999. :o)

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green earth, dwelling deeply in the present moment and feeling truly
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Mary Anderson

Hi! I am fairly new to the list, have been reading some posts but never
posted myself. I am the Mom of three wise and delightful boys, Haakon
(nearly 6), Henry (3 1/2), and Holden (just turned 1). I love and embrace
unschooling, and feel that it is ideal for our family. I hated gradeschool
and was terrified, but my mom told me that it was the law that I had to go
to school. I am so relieved that my kids can, and do, choose to homeschool.
They are the best teachers I have ever had (and I went to graduate
school...). It is so super to have this wonderful group of unschoolers who
can understand the beauty of being so free. I still have so much to learn,
alot about letting go and just enjoying my boys (I can get caught up in
getting things done, you know, the daily stuff that never really gets
"done", it just goes on and on...)

OK, so my kids bathe when they want to bathe, which is often (almost daily),
but they do not want to wash their hair, or comb it, or cut it. Their hair
is not greasy at all (it gets washed every few months, but they won't allow
any conditioner). My oldest has rather long hair now, and it is getting
quite knotted in the back. Should I just shut up about it (I just want to
comb it), or what? My oldest is very assertive about what he wants, and I
want to honor him.

Thanks!
Mary in Rapid City

[email protected]

>>My oldest has rather long hair now, and it is getting
quite knotted in the back. Should I just shut up about it (I just want to comb it), or what? >>

Aack! I know just what you're going through. Both of my kids just went through this at ages 16 and 12! What would happen is that their hair would finally get knotty enough that it became uncomfortable for them. Then they'd ask me to help them comb it out. The first few times I was happy to do it. Then I started getting a little grumpy about it. It was taking a loooong time to comb out. I'm talking over an hour. It was like dreadlocks! Plus I hated feeling like I was hurting them by pulling at the knots.

I finally told them each that I just couldn't be responsible for their hair choices any longer. They each tentatively cut their hair and now are thrilled with the result.

So I guess I'm saying that this too will pass. :o) When they were younger I just tried to keep them looking like someone cared for them, like they weren't being neglected. I would explain that to them too. I just didn't want someone thinking they weren't cared for and then report us for neglect.

>>My oldest is very assertive about what he wants, and I
want to honor him.>>

That's wonderful.

--
~Mary

"The miracle is not to walk on water. The miracle is to walk on the
green earth, dwelling deeply in the present moment and feeling truly
alive."
~Thich Nhat Hanh

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<<OK, so my kids bathe when they want to bathe, which is often (almost
daily),
but they do not want to wash their hair, or comb it, or cut it. Their hair
is not greasy at all (it gets washed every few months, but they won't allow
any conditioner). My oldest has rather long hair now, and it is getting
quite knotted in the back. Should I just shut up about it (I just want to
comb it), or what? My oldest is very assertive about what he wants, and I
want to honor him.

Thanks!
Mary in Rapid City>>
Mary,

This hits home for me this week.
I have four children but my middle guy Nicholas (4 in April) dislikes anyone
washing his hair especially if they do it with out talking to him about it.
Last week my MIL had my 3 and 6 yr olds (which is rare but DH had surgery).
She has issue with them still taking baths together..whatever.. I told her it
was not a problem and also not a body fear I wanted to instill in my
children..
She ignored my wishes bathed them separately and washed my little guys hair
while he screamed and freaked out (per my 6 yr old who sat in the other room
in horror). No, I'm not happy and will never leave my son at her home again.

I hear your concern about baths and honestly my younger two are much like
your explained. They take a bath every day for a good 20-30 minutes most days.
Nicholas (4) will stand in the shower under running water but will not allow
his head touched or soap added unless he does it.
Nicholas doesn't like his hair cut but we talk about it and when he's asks
*I* cut it.
I think what's worked for us is making it a game. We play with our hair and
he loves to glop leave-in on my head. It eases the unknowns. He's seen me and
daddy trim our hair and he wants to do the same.

I'm sure in time they will take interest.

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Mary Anderson

Thanks for your support. I really do need to trust that he will outgrow his
lack of personal-care, as he has outgrown other issues (and I have noticed
he outgrows things faster if I do not make an issue out of it).
You actually addressed another issue (my kids looking neglected at times)
that I had not mentioned. I would hate for someone to think they are uncared
for, since someone else might percieve my lack of parental control as
neglectful. We also do not vaccinate (or see Dr.s at all), and although they
are incredibly healthy I worry that the "authorities" might think otherwise
(if they came to investigate because my 6-year-old has a whomping hair knot
on the back of his head). I suppose I should not worry about such things,
especially since I am present and caring for my children 24/7. I was so
pleased that my two older boys actually asked for spinach salad today! And
they each had two servings! This is after a rebellion this winter against
vegetables (except carrots). I tried to mask my enthusiasm, thinking it
might make them change their minds.
I am so glad to be amongst friends and loving families!
Namaste,
Mary in Rapid City

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Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2006 6:11 PM
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>>My oldest has rather long hair now, and it is getting
quite knotted in the back. Should I just shut up about it (I just want to
comb it), or what? >>

Aack! I know just what you're going through. Both of my kids just went
through this at ages 16 and 12! What would happen is that their hair would
finally get knotty enough that it became uncomfortable for them. Then they'd
ask me to help them comb it out. The first few times I was happy to do it.
Then I started getting a little grumpy about it. It was taking a loooong
time to comb out. I'm talking over an hour. It was like dreadlocks! Plus I
hated feeling like I was hurting them by pulling at the knots.

I finally told them each that I just couldn't be responsible for their hair
choices any longer. They each tentatively cut their hair and now are
thrilled with the result.

So I guess I'm saying that this too will pass. :o) When they were younger I
just tried to keep them looking like someone cared for them, like they
weren't being neglected. I would explain that to them too. I just didn't
want someone thinking they weren't cared for and then report us for neglect.

>>My oldest is very assertive about what he wants, and I
want to honor him.>>

That's wonderful.

--
~Mary

"The miracle is not to walk on water. The miracle is to walk on the
green earth, dwelling deeply in the present moment and feeling truly
alive."
~Thich Nhat Hanh

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Deb

--- In [email protected], "Mary Anderson"
<maryb@...> wrote:
>
> OK, so my kids bathe when they want to bathe, which is often
(almost daily),
> but they do not want to wash their hair, or comb it, or cut it.
Their hair
> is not greasy at all (it gets washed every few months, but they
won't allow
> any conditioner). My oldest has rather long hair now, and it is
getting
> quite knotted in the back. Should I just shut up about it (I just
want to
> comb it), or what? My oldest is very assertive about what he
wants, and I
> want to honor him.
>
> Thanks!
> Mary in Rapid City
>
A couple of things that I'll offer to DS (almost 8) on occasion:

I'll use a damp washcloth to just do a once-over on his scalp,
especially if he's been playing such that it gets gritty or really
sweaty (we'll talk about how that sweaty skin will itch and he's
felt the results if he didn't get it wiped down). If he's okay with
it, I'll use the washcloth and my hands to actually use a shampoo
(he's got one that's watermelon scented and one that's cherry and he
picks which or none).

I'll offer to brush/comb it for him (whatever seems appropriate for
the length at the time). DH has beyond-collar length hair, as do I,
and I've had my hair way down my back (most of my kidhood I had
braids down to my waist, give or take). So, I'll brush DH's hair and
my own and ask DS if he wants his brushed. I've developed a trust
with him that he knows I can brush it without pulling, tugging or
hurting.

For me, hair brushing is a very intimate thing - just one step
removed from touching someone's face. After we got married, that was
one of the "getting in the mood" things - I'd hand DH the hairbrush
and sit back against him and let him brush my hair for a while...
Now that DH's hair is long again (it was buzzed short for a while),
turnabout is fair play and I'll brush his hair for him - the texture
is so different than mine, it feels really nice. And, DS sees the
connection and enjoyment of it, not just a mundane socially expected
routine, so he's wanting/willing to have his hair brushed more.

Oh, one thing DS likes is to take our handheld showerhead and lay it
in the tub so that it is a 'fountain' and take a shower-bath that
way. Kind of like sitting in the garden sprinkler in the summer.

--Deb

randomfreespeech

I'm a dreadlocked Mama so I can share some personal experience. Have
you opened your mind to the possibility of dreadlocks? Explain to them
that this is what will happen to their hair naturally if they do not
brush or condition their hair, show them pictures. There's a great
book. It's simply called 'Dreads' by by Francesco Mastalia, Alfonse
Pagano, and Alice Walker. Maintained dreadlocks can be really
beautiful if you wash your hair regularly and keep the locks seperated.

However, NOT ensuring they keep their hair clean is neglect in my
opinion. This is how you get lice and other nasty things can happen if
you don't wash your body and your hair. I believe as parents it is our
responsibility to ensure the health and cleanliness of our children.
Not washing your hair or body for several months is not healthy. I
shampoo at least once a week, sometimes twice with Dr.Bronners bar
soap. Something with teatree oil in it will keep bugs away.

Feel free to email me privately.

--- In [email protected], "Mary Anderson" <maryb@...>
wrote:
>
> Hi! I am fairly new to the list, have been reading some posts but never
> posted myself. I am the Mom of three wise and delightful boys, Haakon
> (nearly 6), Henry (3 1/2), and Holden (just turned 1). I love and
embrace
> unschooling, and feel that it is ideal for our family. I hated
gradeschool
> and was terrified, but my mom told me that it was the law that I had
to go
> to school. I am so relieved that my kids can, and do, choose to
homeschool.
> They are the best teachers I have ever had (and I went to graduate
> school...). It is so super to have this wonderful group of
unschoolers who
> can understand the beauty of being so free. I still have so much to
learn,
> alot about letting go and just enjoying my boys (I can get caught up in
> getting things done, you know, the daily stuff that never really gets
> "done", it just goes on and on...)
>
> OK, so my kids bathe when they want to bathe, which is often (almost
daily),
> but they do not want to wash their hair, or comb it, or cut it.
Their hair
> is not greasy at all (it gets washed every few months, but they
won't allow
> any conditioner). My oldest has rather long hair now, and it is getting
> quite knotted in the back. Should I just shut up about it (I just
want to
> comb it), or what? My oldest is very assertive about what he wants,
and I
> want to honor him.
>
> Thanks!
> Mary in Rapid City
>

[email protected]

>>I'm a dreadlocked Mama so I can share some personal experience. Have you opened your mind to the possibility of dreadlocks?>>

Good suggestion! I offered this option to both of my kids during their tangles phase. Neither wanted to go for it though. I've seen little kids around here with dreads and I think it's kind of cute.

>>However, NOT ensuring they keep their hair clean is neglect in my opinion. This is how you get lice and other nasty things can happen if you don't wash your body and your hair.>>

This is not how you get lice. Lice are spread by sharing brushes, combs, hats, etc. And I don't think it matters whether your hair is clean or not. I looked at this site and they have nothing about washing hair to stop the spread of lice.
http://www.headlice.org/downloads/10steps.htm

As far as how often we bathe, Americans are much more persistent about this than other countries and cultures.

>>Not washing your hair or body for several months is not healthy.>>

Did someone say they did this? Or their kids? I must have missed it. In any event, I'm still not sure what the actual health issues would be?
--
~Mary, not against bathing ;-)

"The miracle is not to walk on water. The miracle is to walk on the
green earth, dwelling deeply in the present moment and feeling truly
alive."
~Thich Nhat Hanh

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Mary Anderson

Well, they do bathe, five to ten times a week (yes, many days are multiple
bathings). And they play with soap, they just do not have me wash their hair
so often. I have read that at such a young age, shampooing is not required
as frequently until they reach puberty (I think at least once a month is a
minimum, at least for my peace of mind!). Their hair is shiny and not dry or
greasy, it just got knotted in back. And no, they've never had bugs
(although I did explain that to them).

Well, yesterday we did the conditioner "experiment", and they thought it was
great fun but it still hurt to comb out the big knots, so my six-year-old
decided (all by himself) that he wanted his hair cut. I paused and we
discussed his options again (getting detangler, and then combing daily), but
he still insisted he wanted a haircut. So, he now has short hair and is
perfectly happy. Thanks for all your help!

BTW they are all (all three of them) having another grand bath right now.
What a happy bunch!
Mary

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Sent: Friday, March 10, 2006 10:41 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [unschoolingbasics] Re: Newbie with a simple question...


I'm a dreadlocked Mama so I can share some personal experience. Have
you opened your mind to the possibility of dreadlocks? Explain to them
that this is what will happen to their hair naturally if they do not
brush or condition their hair, show them pictures. There's a great
book. It's simply called 'Dreads' by by Francesco Mastalia, Alfonse
Pagano, and Alice Walker. Maintained dreadlocks can be really
beautiful if you wash your hair regularly and keep the locks seperated.

However, NOT ensuring they keep their hair clean is neglect in my
opinion. This is how you get lice and other nasty things can happen if
you don't wash your body and your hair. I believe as parents it is our
responsibility to ensure the health and cleanliness of our children.
Not washing your hair or body for several months is not healthy. I
shampoo at least once a week, sometimes twice with Dr.Bronners bar
soap. Something with teatree oil in it will keep bugs away.

Feel free to email me privately.

--- In [email protected], "Mary Anderson" <maryb@...>
wrote:
>
> Hi! I am fairly new to the list, have been reading some posts but never
> posted myself. I am the Mom of three wise and delightful boys, Haakon
> (nearly 6), Henry (3 1/2), and Holden (just turned 1). I love and
embrace
> unschooling, and feel that it is ideal for our family. I hated
gradeschool
> and was terrified, but my mom told me that it was the law that I had
to go
> to school. I am so relieved that my kids can, and do, choose to
homeschool.
> They are the best teachers I have ever had (and I went to graduate
> school...). It is so super to have this wonderful group of
unschoolers who
> can understand the beauty of being so free. I still have so much to
learn,
> alot about letting go and just enjoying my boys (I can get caught up in
> getting things done, you know, the daily stuff that never really gets
> "done", it just goes on and on...)
>
> OK, so my kids bathe when they want to bathe, which is often (almost
daily),
> but they do not want to wash their hair, or comb it, or cut it.
Their hair
> is not greasy at all (it gets washed every few months, but they
won't allow
> any conditioner). My oldest has rather long hair now, and it is getting
> quite knotted in the back. Should I just shut up about it (I just
want to
> comb it), or what? My oldest is very assertive about what he wants,
and I
> want to honor him.
>
> Thanks!
> Mary in Rapid City
>









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hi...
I am mostly a lurker here and thouroghly enjoy and learn from the discussions.. anyhow as far as dreads go ...

there is a great web sight : http://www.dreadheadhq.com/ loads of information and photos of caucasians with dreads... my teens thought of dreads as just looking unkept (like some of the college kids in the area) untill they saw these now they are considering this for their own hair

Andre'
unschooled in Indiana among the Amish
Broguen 17 - LeCe 15 - Trinity 11 & Aubra Faye 5

zenmomma@... wrote:
>>I'm a dreadlocked Mama so I can share some personal experience. Have you opened your mind to the possibility of dreadlocks?>>

Good suggestion! I offered this option to both of my kids during their tangles phase. Neither wanted to go for it though. I've seen little kids around here with dreads and I think it's kind of cute.

>>However, NOT ensuring they keep their hair clean is neglect in my opinion. This is how you get lice and other nasty things can happen if you don't wash your body and your hair.>>

This is not how you get lice. Lice are spread by sharing brushes, combs, hats, etc. And I don't think it matters whether your hair is clean or not. I looked at this site and they have nothing about washing hair to stop the spread of lice.
http://www.headlice.org/downloads/10steps.htm

As far as how often we bathe, Americans are much more persistent about this than other countries and cultures.

>>Not washing your hair or body for several months is not healthy.>>

Did someone say they did this? Or their kids? I must have missed it. In any event, I'm still not sure what the actual health issues would be?
--
~Mary, not against bathing ;-)

"The miracle is not to walk on water. The miracle is to walk on the
green earth, dwelling deeply in the present moment and feeling truly
alive."
~Thich Nhat Hanh

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averyschmidt

> >>However, NOT ensuring they keep their hair clean is neglect in my
opinion. This is how you get lice and other nasty things can happen if
you don't wash your body and your hair.>>

> This is not how you get lice. Lice are spread by sharing brushes,
combs, hats, etc. And I don't think it matters whether your hair is
clean or not.

There is some evidence that lice actually *prefer* clean hair...
something about natural oils being much more difficult for nits to
stick to.

Patti

Joanne

>>>>>>>However, NOT ensuring they keep their hair clean is neglect
in my opinion. This is how you get lice and other nasty things can
happen if you don't wash your body and your hair.>>

This is not how you get lice.

It took me 6 minutes of researching the net to get some facts.

Head lice will attack the clean and the unclean with equal zest.
Cleanliness is no barrier.
Head lice like the rich and the poor, and almost all races of
people. Between 12-14 million people each year are affected.
Head lice are most common in young school age children, but anyone
can get them.

Head lice cannot jump like fleas. They have no wings and cannot fly.
Physical contact between people is a common way they spread.
Indirect routes include using the comb or hairbrush of someone who
has lice, borrowing hats, ribbons, scarves or other head coverings,
sharing towels or pillowcases, sitting in the movies or trying on
clothes at stores.

~ Joanne ~
Mom to Jacqueline (7), Shawna (10) & Cimion (13)
Adopted into our hearts October 30, 2003
http://anunschoolinglife.blogspot.com/

Paige

> Indirect routes include sitting in the movies or trying on
> clothes at stores.

Okay, now I'm just freaked out.
Bleah...
;)
Paige

liannemargaret

We gave up shampoo entirely. After 6 months of using baking soda with
a little water every 2 week, and seeing how well my hair looks and
feels, and that my dandruff is cured, my husband has recently followed
suit.

--- "averyschmidt" <patti.schmidt2@...> wrote:
>
> > >>However, NOT ensuring they keep their hair clean is neglect in my
> opinion. This is how you get lice and other nasty things can happen if
> you don't wash your body and your hair.>>
>
> > This is not how you get lice. Lice are spread by sharing brushes,
> combs, hats, etc. And I don't think it matters whether your hair is
> clean or not.
>
> There is some evidence that lice actually *prefer* clean hair...
> something about natural oils being much more difficult for nits to
> stick to.
>
> Patti
>

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>>We gave up shampoo entirely. After 6 months of using baking soda with
a little water every 2 week, and seeing how well my hair looks and
feels, and that my dandruff is cured, my husband has recently followed
suit.>>

I've never heard of this. How exactly do you use it?

--
~Mary

"The miracle is not to walk on water. The miracle is to walk on the
green earth, dwelling deeply in the present moment and feeling truly
alive."
~Thich Nhat Hanh

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Tina

***We gave up shampoo entirely. After 6 months of using baking soda
with a little water every 2 week, and seeing how well my hair looks and
feels, and that my dandruff is cured, my husband has recently followed
suit.***

Can you elaborate on this? I've been trying to learn more about
natural options. If you wouldn't mind discussing this with me you
could email me off list at zoocrew@...

Thanks - Tina

patricia tidmore

I am also VERY interested in this.So if you could elaborate on this?
Thanks....Tricia

Tina <zoocrew@...> wrote:
***We gave up shampoo entirely. After 6 months of using baking soda
with a little water every 2 week, and seeing how well my hair looks and
feels, and that my dandruff is cured, my husband has recently followed
suit.***

Can you elaborate on this? I've been trying to learn more about
natural options. If you wouldn't mind discussing this with me you
could email me off list at zoocrew@...

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Xavi

I'm fairly new here, but have some friends who use the 'No Poo Method'

I thought I'd pass these links along for those who are interested in no
longer using shampoo.

Carrie & Jazz

The first link is from Natural Family Online
http://www.naturalfamilyonline.com/1-nb/53-no-shampoo.htm

This link is from a friend's blog on Live Journal with some great info
and how-to instructions
http://babyslime.livejournal.com/174054.html

This is a list of 'memories' from Live Journal that has a bunch of info
about the 'No Poo Method'
http://www.livejournal.com/tools/memories.bml?user=naturalliving&keyword
=Hair+Care+-+No+'Poo+Method&filter=all


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From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of patricia tidmore
Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2006 10:20 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [unschoolingbasics] hair washing, was: Re: Newbie with a
simple question...


I am also VERY interested in this.So if you could elaborate on this?
Thanks....Tricia

Tina <zoocrew@...> wrote:
***We gave up shampoo entirely. After 6 months of using baking soda
with a little water every 2 week, and seeing how well my hair looks and
feels, and that my dandruff is cured, my husband has recently followed
suit.***

Can you elaborate on this? I've been trying to learn more about
natural options. If you wouldn't mind discussing this with me you
could email me off list at zoocrew@...

Thanks - Tina









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Lesa McMahon-Lowe

yeah, me too!

Lesa

lesajm@...

-------Original Message-------

From: patricia tidmore
Date: 03/12/06 11:20:56
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [unschoolingbasics] hair washing, was: Re: Newbie with a simple
question...

I am also VERY interested in this.So if you could elaborate on this?
Thanks....Tricia

Tina <zoocrew@...> wrote:
***We gave up shampoo entirely. After 6 months of using baking soda
with a little water every 2 week, and seeing how well my hair looks and
feels, and that my dandruff is cured, my husband has recently followed
suit.***

Can you elaborate on this? I've been trying to learn more about
natural options. If you wouldn't mind discussing this with me you
could email me off list at zoocrew@...

Thanks - Tina






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Wow, that's awesome, thanks for the info!
Mary

-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Xavi
Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2006 9:01 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: RE: [unschoolingbasics] hair washing, was: Re: Newbie with a
simple question...


I'm fairly new here, but have some friends who use the 'No Poo Method'

I thought I'd pass these links along for those who are interested in no
longer using shampoo.

Carrie & Jazz

The first link is from Natural Family Online
http://www.naturalfamilyonline.com/1-nb/53-no-shampoo.htm

This link is from a friend's blog on Live Journal with some great info
and how-to instructions
http://babyslime.livejournal.com/174054.html

This is a list of 'memories' from Live Journal that has a bunch of info
about the 'No Poo Method'
http://www.livejournal.com/tools/memories.bml?user=naturalliving&keyword
=Hair+Care+-+No+'Poo+Method&filter=all


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S Drag-teine

What do you do with it?

Shannon

-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of liannemargaret
Sent: Saturday, March 11, 2006 2:21 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [unschoolingbasics] hair washing, was: Re: Newbie with a simple
question...

We gave up shampoo entirely. After 6 months of using baking soda with
a little water every 2 week, and seeing how well my hair looks and
feels, and that my dandruff is cured, my husband has recently followed
suit.

--- "averyschmidt" <patti.schmidt2@...> wrote:
>
> > >>However, NOT ensuring they keep their hair clean is neglect in my
> opinion. This is how you get lice and other nasty things can happen if
> you don't wash your body and your hair.>>
>
> > This is not how you get lice. Lice are spread by sharing brushes,
> combs, hats, etc. And I don't think it matters whether your hair is
> clean or not.
>
> There is some evidence that lice actually *prefer* clean hair...
> something about natural oils being much more difficult for nits to
> stick to.
>
> Patti
>








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on 3/11/06 1:21 PM, liannemargaret at liannemargaret@... wrote:

> We gave up shampoo entirely. After 6 months of using baking soda with
> a little water every 2 week, and seeing how well my hair looks and
> feels, and t


Can you tell us more? Like, what ratio, etc. Off-list is fine if ya like!

karen

John & Karen Buxcel

on 3/12/06 8:25 AM, Tina at zoocrew@... wrote:

> We gave up shampoo entirely. After 6 months of using baking soda
> with a little water every 2 week, and seeing how well my hair looks and
> feels, and that my dandruff is cured, my husband has recently followed
> suit.***

Ok, so disregard my post about replying off topic, as it seems several are
interested in this, so share more when you can!

karen