unschooling in Maryland???

[ebranch]

Hey there!!!

2 questions: Does anybody know of a great unschooling friendly umbrella group in Maryland?

Does anybody know how to deschool an almost 12 year old longtime homeschooler? For that matter, deschooling mom?

Thanks!

Erin

[AnakaAlisyn]

I feel bad that no one has answered your question.  I'm not from Maryland, but I am from a town that has a fantastic home schooling community.  I've never read this book, myself, but I've heard great things.

http://www.amazon.com/Deschooling-Gently-Tammy-Takahashi/dp/0615208770/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1340083188&sr=8-2&keywords=deschooling+gently

"Deschooling Gently"

[ebranch]

Thanks! Will check it out!

[LindaClement]

I'd suggest, for the 12yo, a complete 'summer break' --followed by no resumption of directed learning in September. 

Mom, on the other hand, should get a massage. Watch some comedies. Have a glass of wine. Get a pedicure. If it gets really bad, lie down on the living room floor and stare at the ceiling until the feeling passes... :D

[ebranch]

Ha Ha Ha!!! Linda, that was really funny!!! I think I might take you up on that!!!

Thanks!

Erin

[viridianmama]

I know this question was posted quite a while ago but we just moved to Maryland not too long ago and I've been asking around and this is what I found.

http://www.mpnl.org/