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[ Before we dive in, a quick reminder that we’re retiring the Childhood Redefined Unschooling Summit online course on June 1. If you’d like to learn more and purchase it before it goes away, click here for all the info. ]

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EU409: Foundations: Baby Steps

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  • Pam Laricchia

    I'm a multi-passionate and neurodivergent human. Here to help you explore life without school and ways to cultivate close and connected relationships with your kids. \ud83d\udc9e

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    I love learning about myself. I think that relationships are amazing paths to healing, learning, growth and joy. I love gardening, cycling, watercolor, photography, talking to trees and piddling - it's a southern thing :)

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