LIFE is Good NW Unschooling Conference, May 2008
Mary Gold
Imagine a place where you can experience an unschooling community
first hand. Where you can ask questions and get ideas from experienced
unschoolers. Where no one will ask what curriculum you use and you
will be surrounded by free families where kids are respected.
We're thrilled to offer this joyful, life-affirming gathering of
unschooling families. Whether your family has been unschooling for
years, or is just getting started, the LIFE is Good Conference will
give you the opportunity to connect with other unschoolers who are
Learning In Freedom Everyday.
The 2008 conference will be held over Memorial Day weekend at the Red
Lion Hotel in Vancouver, WA. The Red Lion Hotel is located on the
scenic riverfront overlooking the beautiful Columbia River. Just
minutes away from the offerings of Portland, Oregon, the hotel offers
free shuttle service from Portland International Airport and easy
access to the Oregon Zoo, OMSI and historic Fort Vancouver.
Go to www.lifeisgoodconference.com to register NOW and take advantage
of the pre-registration discounts.
We hope you'll decide to join us! This is a wonderful opportunity for
recharging your unschooling batteries, reconnecting with old friends,
meeting virtual friends, and being inspired as well as inspiring others!
first hand. Where you can ask questions and get ideas from experienced
unschoolers. Where no one will ask what curriculum you use and you
will be surrounded by free families where kids are respected.
We're thrilled to offer this joyful, life-affirming gathering of
unschooling families. Whether your family has been unschooling for
years, or is just getting started, the LIFE is Good Conference will
give you the opportunity to connect with other unschoolers who are
Learning In Freedom Everyday.
The 2008 conference will be held over Memorial Day weekend at the Red
Lion Hotel in Vancouver, WA. The Red Lion Hotel is located on the
scenic riverfront overlooking the beautiful Columbia River. Just
minutes away from the offerings of Portland, Oregon, the hotel offers
free shuttle service from Portland International Airport and easy
access to the Oregon Zoo, OMSI and historic Fort Vancouver.
Go to www.lifeisgoodconference.com to register NOW and take advantage
of the pre-registration discounts.
We hope you'll decide to join us! This is a wonderful opportunity for
recharging your unschooling batteries, reconnecting with old friends,
meeting virtual friends, and being inspired as well as inspiring others!
Michelle Thedaker
We're seriously contemplating attending this conference this year.
We've just started down the unschooling path (since mid-December) and
although some days we seem to be really on target, other days look
*so* much like mainstream, coercive life around here. :sigh:
Although I think that being at the conference with oodles of joyful
unschoolers would be amazingly uplifting, inspriting, and fun....I
also worry about showing the "old self" part of me (that may very well
pop out despite my best efforts!). I guess what I'm saying is that,
as a newbie unschooler who is still having less-than-stellar days, I'm
feeling a bit intimidated. I'm guessing that not *everyone* who
attends has achieved a 100% unschooling path, and so I won't be alone
in showing my struggling side on occaision. Anyone want to offer me a
smidge of reassurance? :)
Be Happy,
Shell
We've just started down the unschooling path (since mid-December) and
although some days we seem to be really on target, other days look
*so* much like mainstream, coercive life around here. :sigh:
Although I think that being at the conference with oodles of joyful
unschoolers would be amazingly uplifting, inspriting, and fun....I
also worry about showing the "old self" part of me (that may very well
pop out despite my best efforts!). I guess what I'm saying is that,
as a newbie unschooler who is still having less-than-stellar days, I'm
feeling a bit intimidated. I'm guessing that not *everyone* who
attends has achieved a 100% unschooling path, and so I won't be alone
in showing my struggling side on occaision. Anyone want to offer me a
smidge of reassurance? :)
Be Happy,
Shell
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-----Original Message-----
From: Michelle Thedaker <pamperedthed@...>
We're seriously contemplating attending this conference this year.
We've just started down the unschooling path (since mid-December) and
although some days we seem to be really on target, other days look
*so* much like mainstream, coercive life around here. :sigh:
Although I think that being at the conference with oodles of joyful
unschoolers would be amazingly uplifting, inspriting, and fun....I
also worry about showing the "old self" part of me (that may very well
pop out despite my best efforts!). I guess what I'm saying is that,
as a newbie unschooler who is still having less-than-stellar days, I'm
feeling a bit intimidated. I'm guessing that not *everyone* who
attends has achieved a 100% unschooling path, and so I won't be alone
in showing my struggling side on occaision. Anyone want to offer me a
smidge of reassurance? :)
-=-=-=-=-
I can tell you that, at past conferences, there's a bit of the
mainstream, coercion apparent the first day in many new families. But
as the weekend goes on, parents are relaxing a LOT.
In fact, sometimes *too* much---often to the point of some
"non-parenting" going on.
There are folks at *all* points along the journey. Observe the
parenting. Observe the children. You'll be inspired by many.
Remember that under dire circumstances (lack of sleep, different water,
unusual eating schedules, and just too much of a good thing!), we can
all fall back on "old parenting tools."
Remember that we're all there to help. We *want* you to succeed, and we
want your children happy. If you need help---or advice---just ask!
~Kelly
Kelly Lovejoy
Conference Coordinator
Live and Learn Unschooling Conference
http://www.LiveandLearnConference.org
From: Michelle Thedaker <pamperedthed@...>
We're seriously contemplating attending this conference this year.
We've just started down the unschooling path (since mid-December) and
although some days we seem to be really on target, other days look
*so* much like mainstream, coercive life around here. :sigh:
Although I think that being at the conference with oodles of joyful
unschoolers would be amazingly uplifting, inspriting, and fun....I
also worry about showing the "old self" part of me (that may very well
pop out despite my best efforts!). I guess what I'm saying is that,
as a newbie unschooler who is still having less-than-stellar days, I'm
feeling a bit intimidated. I'm guessing that not *everyone* who
attends has achieved a 100% unschooling path, and so I won't be alone
in showing my struggling side on occaision. Anyone want to offer me a
smidge of reassurance? :)
-=-=-=-=-
I can tell you that, at past conferences, there's a bit of the
mainstream, coercion apparent the first day in many new families. But
as the weekend goes on, parents are relaxing a LOT.
In fact, sometimes *too* much---often to the point of some
"non-parenting" going on.
There are folks at *all* points along the journey. Observe the
parenting. Observe the children. You'll be inspired by many.
Remember that under dire circumstances (lack of sleep, different water,
unusual eating schedules, and just too much of a good thing!), we can
all fall back on "old parenting tools."
Remember that we're all there to help. We *want* you to succeed, and we
want your children happy. If you need help---or advice---just ask!
~Kelly
Kelly Lovejoy
Conference Coordinator
Live and Learn Unschooling Conference
http://www.LiveandLearnConference.org
Vickisue Gray
Wow! The conference is only 104.80 miles from our place in GA!!
I will see if we can plan to attend as I know I could really use it!
Tks!
Vicki
-----Original Message-----
From: Michelle Thedaker <pamperedthed@ yahoo.com>
We're seriously contemplating attending this conference this year.
We've just started down the unschooling path (since mid-December) and
although some days we seem to be really on target, other days look
*so* much like mainstream, coercive life around here. :sigh:
Although I think that being at the conference with oodles of joyful
unschoolers would be amazingly uplifting, inspriting, and fun....I
also worry about showing the "old self" part of me (that may very well
pop out despite my best efforts!). I guess what I'm saying is that,
as a newbie unschooler who is still having less-than-stellar days, I'm
feeling a bit intimidated. I'm guessing that not *everyone* who
attends has achieved a 100% unschooling path, and so I won't be alone
in showing my struggling side on occaision. Anyone want to offer me a
smidge of reassurance? :)
-=-=-=-=-
I can tell you that, at past conferences, there's a bit of the
mainstream, coercion apparent the first day in many new families. But
as the weekend goes on, parents are relaxing a LOT.
In fact, sometimes *too* much---often to the point of some
"non-parenting" going on.
There are folks at *all* points along the journey. Observe the
parenting. Observe the children. You'll be inspired by many.
Remember that under dire circumstances (lack of sleep, different water,
unusual eating schedules, and just too much of a good thing!), we can
all fall back on "old parenting tools."
Remember that we're all there to help. We *want* you to succeed, and we
want your children happy. If you need help---or advice---just ask!
~Kelly
Kelly Lovejoy
Conference Coordinator
Live and Learn Unschooling Conference
http://www.LiveandL earnConference. org
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I will see if we can plan to attend as I know I could really use it!
Tks!
Vicki
-----Original Message-----
From: Michelle Thedaker <pamperedthed@ yahoo.com>
We're seriously contemplating attending this conference this year.
We've just started down the unschooling path (since mid-December) and
although some days we seem to be really on target, other days look
*so* much like mainstream, coercive life around here. :sigh:
Although I think that being at the conference with oodles of joyful
unschoolers would be amazingly uplifting, inspriting, and fun....I
also worry about showing the "old self" part of me (that may very well
pop out despite my best efforts!). I guess what I'm saying is that,
as a newbie unschooler who is still having less-than-stellar days, I'm
feeling a bit intimidated. I'm guessing that not *everyone* who
attends has achieved a 100% unschooling path, and so I won't be alone
in showing my struggling side on occaision. Anyone want to offer me a
smidge of reassurance? :)
-=-=-=-=-
I can tell you that, at past conferences, there's a bit of the
mainstream, coercion apparent the first day in many new families. But
as the weekend goes on, parents are relaxing a LOT.
In fact, sometimes *too* much---often to the point of some
"non-parenting" going on.
There are folks at *all* points along the journey. Observe the
parenting. Observe the children. You'll be inspired by many.
Remember that under dire circumstances (lack of sleep, different water,
unusual eating schedules, and just too much of a good thing!), we can
all fall back on "old parenting tools."
Remember that we're all there to help. We *want* you to succeed, and we
want your children happy. If you need help---or advice---just ask!
~Kelly
Kelly Lovejoy
Conference Coordinator
Live and Learn Unschooling Conference
http://www.LiveandL earnConference. org
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Jodi Bezzola
~~We've just started down the unschooling path (since mid-December) and
although some days we seem to be really on target, other days look
*so* much like mainstream, coercive life around here. :sigh:~~
Gosh, this made me tear up this morning. I am experiencing *moments* of peace and joy with my girls, but that's what they are - *moments*. I want it to be like that all the time, and yet it really appears like it's me that's getting in the way. I'm very frustrated with myself!!! I am reverting back so often to coercion, trying to get them out the door, trying to get them to go to bed, not all the time, not with everything, but it's like I can be all flowy for a certain length of time and then, whoa, here's the mommy back who yells and demands and can't seem to handle yet another kitchen mess, and just isn't very nice to be around. I am reading and talking and emailing and reading and talking and emailing some more. I have met a fantastic group of unschooling mamas and their kids and we get together every week and email lots in between. I am writing in my journal. I am doing *so* many things and yet it doesn't seem to be enough. Every night I am determined to do it
differently tomorrow, and yet every night I go to bed with so much guilt and grief about how that part of me that is so unattractive showed up again. My god, I feel like a drug addict that just can't stop! I lasted about 12 minutes this morning after they got up before I was getting upset with them about something. Clearly this is my own shit, and yet I have done *so* much work on this shit!!! I'm really not sure what else to do here. Has anyone had this much challenge getting their own shit out of the way?? Can anyone shed any light on this??? Can anyone offer any other suggestions that I may not have tried yet???
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although some days we seem to be really on target, other days look
*so* much like mainstream, coercive life around here. :sigh:~~
Gosh, this made me tear up this morning. I am experiencing *moments* of peace and joy with my girls, but that's what they are - *moments*. I want it to be like that all the time, and yet it really appears like it's me that's getting in the way. I'm very frustrated with myself!!! I am reverting back so often to coercion, trying to get them out the door, trying to get them to go to bed, not all the time, not with everything, but it's like I can be all flowy for a certain length of time and then, whoa, here's the mommy back who yells and demands and can't seem to handle yet another kitchen mess, and just isn't very nice to be around. I am reading and talking and emailing and reading and talking and emailing some more. I have met a fantastic group of unschooling mamas and their kids and we get together every week and email lots in between. I am writing in my journal. I am doing *so* many things and yet it doesn't seem to be enough. Every night I am determined to do it
differently tomorrow, and yet every night I go to bed with so much guilt and grief about how that part of me that is so unattractive showed up again. My god, I feel like a drug addict that just can't stop! I lasted about 12 minutes this morning after they got up before I was getting upset with them about something. Clearly this is my own shit, and yet I have done *so* much work on this shit!!! I'm really not sure what else to do here. Has anyone had this much challenge getting their own shit out of the way?? Can anyone shed any light on this??? Can anyone offer any other suggestions that I may not have tried yet???
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Vickisue Gray
~~Has anyone had this much challenge getting their own shit out of the way?? ~~
Jody ((((hugs)))))
I can't speak with the elegance of the ladies on this group, but I can SO relate even if it's my MIL driving me over the clift and not my kids. My friends have been reminding me to ~breathe~ and give yourself a break. Look towards what you did that was positive and go from there.
Vicki
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Jody ((((hugs)))))
I can't speak with the elegance of the ladies on this group, but I can SO relate even if it's my MIL driving me over the clift and not my kids. My friends have been reminding me to ~breathe~ and give yourself a break. Look towards what you did that was positive and go from there.
Vicki
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-----Original Message-----
From: Vickisue Gray <vickisue_gray@...>
Wow! The conference is only 104.80 miles from our place in GA!!
I will see if we can plan to attend as I know I could really use it!
-=-=-=-=-
The Live and Learn Unschooling Conference is only 104 miles from you.
In NC. In SEPTEMBER.
The Life if Good Conference is in May in Washington state.
The New England Unschooling Conference is in Massachsetts that same May
weekend.
The Living Joyfully Conference is in Toronto in May.
~Kelly
Kelly Lovejoy
Conference Coordinator
Live and Learn Unschooling Conference
http://www.LiveandLearnConference.org
From: Vickisue Gray <vickisue_gray@...>
Wow! The conference is only 104.80 miles from our place in GA!!
I will see if we can plan to attend as I know I could really use it!
-=-=-=-=-
The Live and Learn Unschooling Conference is only 104 miles from you.
In NC. In SEPTEMBER.
The Life if Good Conference is in May in Washington state.
The New England Unschooling Conference is in Massachsetts that same May
weekend.
The Living Joyfully Conference is in Toronto in May.
~Kelly
Kelly Lovejoy
Conference Coordinator
Live and Learn Unschooling Conference
http://www.LiveandLearnConference.org
Vickisue Gray
Lol,
Wish I had more vacation time!
I'd love to attend them all!
Vicki :-) Life is better today
----- Original Message ----
From: "kbcdlovejo@..." <kbcdlovejo@...>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, March 4, 2008 3:20:42 PM
Subject: Re: [unschoolingbasics] Re: LIFE is Good NW Unschooling Conference, May 2008
-----Original Message-----
From: Vickisue Gray <vickisue_gray@ yahoo.com>
Wow! The conference is only 104.80 miles from our place in GA!!
I will see if we can plan to attend as I know I could really use it!
-=-=-=-=-
The Live and Learn Unschooling Conference is only 104 miles from you.
In NC. In SEPTEMBER.
The Life if Good Conference is in May in Washington state.
The New England Unschooling Conference is in Massachsetts that same May
weekend.
The Living Joyfully Conference is in Toronto in May.
~Kelly
Kelly Lovejoy
Conference Coordinator
Live and Learn Unschooling Conference
http://www.LiveandL earnConference. org
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Wish I had more vacation time!
I'd love to attend them all!
Vicki :-) Life is better today
----- Original Message ----
From: "kbcdlovejo@..." <kbcdlovejo@...>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, March 4, 2008 3:20:42 PM
Subject: Re: [unschoolingbasics] Re: LIFE is Good NW Unschooling Conference, May 2008
-----Original Message-----
From: Vickisue Gray <vickisue_gray@ yahoo.com>
Wow! The conference is only 104.80 miles from our place in GA!!
I will see if we can plan to attend as I know I could really use it!
-=-=-=-=-
The Live and Learn Unschooling Conference is only 104 miles from you.
In NC. In SEPTEMBER.
The Life if Good Conference is in May in Washington state.
The New England Unschooling Conference is in Massachsetts that same May
weekend.
The Living Joyfully Conference is in Toronto in May.
~Kelly
Kelly Lovejoy
Conference Coordinator
Live and Learn Unschooling Conference
http://www.LiveandL earnConference. org
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