tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8266371.post7524294801329055740..comments2024-01-25T21:02:12.558-05:00Comments on Springer's Journal: Puddle ThwackingChristina Springerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06344959813985960573noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8266371.post-26599406909387477272008-03-11T16:22:00.000-05:002008-03-11T16:22:00.000-05:00Thanks Big Man for the compliment.I know there is ...Thanks Big Man for the compliment.<BR/><BR/>I know there is a sizeable LA contingent of Black homeschoolers. <BR/>Both of you could join the African American Unschoolers email list. http://www.afamunschool.com/ (That's sort of the philosophy of education we practice - some call it unschooling, others autonomous education. It's basically child-led learning. We try to practice what I call directed autonomy.) <BR/><BR/>People always ask me about socialisation. My reply is that it is always so hard to fit the lessons in between all of the playing! But, I network! Another good networking site. http://blackhomeschoolers.ning.com/<BR/><BR/>Something I did was get "Mommy cards" printed through Vista print. About $4 got me 250 cards which have my contact info. (My title is "Winston's Mum.") I hand them out when we've played nicely with a family at the playground a number of times etc. We also belong to a great homeschool group.<BR/><BR/>Now is the time to start developing your network, looking at your options and planning. <BR/><BR/>It is possible. And it is fun. I'd be cool with you or your wife dropping me an email at svahairie | at | gmail / dot / com. I'd be happy to encourage or answer questions. You'll notice that "Others" home edcuating is now over 25% of the community. It was in the first "Closed minds..." recently.Christina Springerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06344959813985960573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8266371.post-84489994603048579002008-03-11T11:52:00.000-05:002008-03-11T11:52:00.000-05:00That was a very nice post. Very nice. I look forwa...That was a very nice post. Very nice. I look forward to my own son's growth to have some of the same experiences.<BR/><BR/>I gather from the blog you homes school your son. I'm considering this for my own offspring, although my wife is convinced it will stunt his growth socially.<BR/><BR/>I'm wondering about the best ways to find people to have play dates and how to expand my son's social circle. I left this up to the wife, who is at home with him, but she is having some difficulty.Big Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02510881583909431416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8266371.post-75721975648061631972008-03-11T10:20:00.000-05:002008-03-11T10:20:00.000-05:00Thanks Deesha! Yes, slowing down is good. I'd pr...Thanks Deesha! Yes, slowing down is good. I'd prefer to smell roses - but puddle thwaching works just as well.<BR/><BR/>And I'm looking forward to your email!Christina Springerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06344959813985960573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8266371.post-39432205155943653002008-03-11T09:46:00.000-05:002008-03-11T09:46:00.000-05:00This was a very sweet reminder for me to slow down...This was a very sweet reminder for me to slow down, and savor such moments with my girls. Many thanks.<BR/><BR/>Related: I would love to get together, you and I, but also you and I with the offspring. Soon! I'll email.<BR/><BR/>~DeeshaFerocious Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12287894265595748824noreply@blogger.com