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Unschooling Mom2Mom

273 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 65 ratings

The Unschooling Mom2Mom podcast is a quick conversation with Sue Patterson, coach, author, and mother of 3 grown unschoolers. Sue shares inspiration and tips to help you find the unschooling confidence you're looking for! 
Even if you’re more of a “homeschooler” than an “unschooler,” these 10 minute(ish) podcasts can help you find more joy in parenting, educating and connecting with your children!

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Unlocking Learning: The Unschooling Approach Explained

April 25, 2024 20:00 - 11 minutes - 7.88 MB

If school or curriculum isn't working for your kids anymore, unschooling is an option I want you to know about.  Don't dump more money into yet another curriculum suggestion that's going to gather dust or cause power struggles. You home life can be so much better than that!  This Unschooling Mom2Mom Podcast will help you understand a little more.   Here are some of the resources mentioned: Unschooling Mom2Mom YouTube Channel (the mini-course will be available soon!) http://www.YouTube.com...

#136 How do Unschoolers Learn Subjects WITHOUT Curriculum?

April 13, 2024 20:00 - 12 minutes - 8.78 MB

That's one of the biggest questions from parents looking into unschooling? It's what we talked about in April's Unschooling Question of the Month. And even after an hour of talking about it on the video (recording here) Sue Patterson shares even more about how unschooling provides everything your child will need! Free PDF mentioned on the Podcast: Follow-Up Unschooling Resources Academic Bundle Unschooling Guides to show you specifically how unschoolers learn The Basics (Reading/Writing/M...

#135 What's Wrong with "A Little Curriculum?"

April 02, 2024 18:00 - 10 minutes - 6.93 MB

Learning to unschool can be scary - and it's not unusual for parents to hang onto "a little curriculum" for certain subjects. Usually, it's the ones we don't feel that comfortable with. And why is that? Maybe it's simple preferences - but maybe it's because of the way schools taught us! This week, I want to encourage you to examine your ideas about subjects BEFORE you throw money at curriculum for the upcoming months.  Let's help you SEE that learning is happening all around - you don't ne...

#135: What's Wrong with "A Little Curriculum?"

April 02, 2024 18:00 - 10 minutes - 6.93 MB

Learning to unschool can be scary - and it's not unusual for parents to hang onto "a little curriculum" for certain subjects. Usually, it's the ones we don't feel that comfortable with. And why is that? Maybe it's simple preferences - but maybe it's because of the way schools taught us! This week, I want to encourage you to examine your ideas about subjects BEFORE you throw money at curriculum for the upcoming months.  Let's help you SEE that learning is happening all around - you don't ne...

#134 Finding Your People - How DO Unschoolers Find Each Other?

March 19, 2024 21:00 - 11 minutes - 8.15 MB

Are you having trouble finding other unschooling families? Or maybe you’d just like to find people who don’t want to talk about curriculum all the time? This week, I'm sharing 5 ways you can find the people who are going to make this unschooling journey more enjoyable. It's so great to find others who are also working their way through their fears, deschooling their old ideas, and embracing a better life for their own family. Here are a few resources mentioned on the Podcast: 🎙 See the Y...

#134: Finding Your People - How DO Unschoolers Find Each Other?

March 19, 2024 21:00 - 11 minutes - 8.15 MB

Are you having trouble finding other unschooling families? Or maybe you’d just like to find people who don’t want to talk about curriculum all the time? This week, I'm sharing 5 ways you can find the people who are going to make this unschooling journey more enjoyable. It's so great to find others who are also working their way through their fears, deschooling their old ideas, and embracing a better life for their own family. Here are a few resources mentioned on the Podcast: 🎙 See the Y...

#133: Pi Day - Your Unschooling Reality Check

March 12, 2024 15:00 - 11 minutes - 8.18 MB

Pi Day is this Week!  And maybe you're looking for some ideas or wondering what to do if your kid isn't really into it.  Let's get real about PiDay! Collection of 85 Pi Day Memes and Jokes here: https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/pi-day Pinterest Board: Pi Day https://www.pinterest.com/umom2mom/pi-day-fun/ Strewing Calendar https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/strewing-calendars Sue's Membership Group - where parents support each other without any pressure! See what's included here:  https...

#133 - Pi Day - Your Unschooling Reality Check

March 12, 2024 15:00 - 11 minutes - 8.18 MB

Pi Day is this Week!  And maybe you're looking for some ideas or wondering what to do if your kid isn't really into it.  Let's get real about PiDay! Collection of 85 Pi Day Memes and Jokes here: https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/pi-day Pinterest Board: Pi Day https://www.pinterest.com/umom2mom/pi-day-fun/ Strewing Calendar https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/strewing-calendars Sue's Membership Group - where parents support each other without any pressure! See what's included here:  https...

#132: Too Much Technology? How do I know??

March 05, 2024 15:00 - 8 minutes - 5.6 MB

Parents worry all the time about whether their kids are on their devices too much. Our childhoods certainly weren't like this - and now that the kids are home all the time, that can seem like a LOT of time on technology. So what do we do? Sue Patterson shares strategies for how to accurately assess the situation and gives some solutions you could use today! UNSCHOOLING RESOURCES MENTIONED Unschooling Guide: Brainstorm Time Private Coaching with Sue Group Coaching Past Podcasts about T...

#131: Lean Into the Love - An Unschooling Mom Looks Back

February 14, 2024 23:00 - 10 minutes - 7.37 MB

I have a Bonus Episode for you this week! Last minute add-on! What's the big takeaway when an unschooling mom looks back? Lean into the Love. Originally written in 2012, and now updated for 2024, Sue Patterson share's what she wish she had known... way back when. More Valentine's Day info: https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/unschooling-valentines-day Join Sue's Unschooling Updates (free email list for weekly resources) https://unschooling-mom2mom.ck.page/49e159063f ___________________...

#130: Unschooling Valentine's Day!

February 12, 2024 15:00 - 9 minutes - 6.24 MB

Unschoolers don't have to skip out on the fun that Valentine's Day can bring.  I know, it's Hallmark Celebration... and lots of people are not big fans. But you kids might enjoy some aspects of it - and I've pulled together 10 activities your family might like to try.  Science Projects Party food ideas Jokes/Riddles Arts & Crafts Videos Love Languages TONS of MEMES - some would be so fun to text to your big kids! Unschooling is about connecting with our kids. It’s going to give you i...

#129: Is Unschooling Right for You and Your Kids?

February 09, 2024 14:00 - 10 minutes - 7.19 MB

I have 5 Signs that it may be time for you to start unschooling! Whether you've been homeschooling and it's not working out as planned, or you're looking for alternatives to public schools, I want to share how to get started homeschooling from an unschooling perspective. I know, it can be scary to do something this unconventional, but gather some information and support, and you'll be able to do this. Think of me as virtually holding your hand as you gain confidence! Here's the link fo...

#128: Unschooling the Pythagorean Theorem

January 29, 2024 14:00 - 11 minutes - 7.81 MB

Many of us memorized math facts that we don't use a lot in our adult lives. But what if I told you that you actually DO use many of them - even the Pythagorean Theorem - but you just don't realize it? This is a little different podcast this week, prompted by something that happened to me after a podcast interview as well as something I've seen recently on social media - you probably have too! So let's take a few minutes to talk about how even something like the Pythagorean Theorem really d...

Unschooling the Pythagorean Theorem

January 29, 2024 14:00 - 11 minutes - 7.81 MB

Many of us memorized math facts that we don't use a lot in our adult lives. But what if I told you that you actually DO use many of them - even the Pythagorean Theorem - but you just don't realize it? This is a little different podcast this week, prompted by something that happened to me after a podcast interview as well as something I've seen recently on social media - you probably have too! So let's take a few minutes to talk about how even something like the Pythagorean Theorem really d...

Common Denominators in Successful Unschooling Families

January 22, 2024 13:00 - 8 minutes - 5.82 MB

After spending most of the month talking about typical unschooling days - and how nothing is really "typical", this week, I'm doing a 180! Turns out, there ARE some things that are typical in the day in the life of a successful unschooling family. And I want you to know what that is!  Actually, I've come up with SEVEN Tips that set successful unschooling parents apart from the rest. I now have a Typical Day Playlist over at YouTube so you can watch/listen to anything I have that refers to...

#127: Common Denominators in Successful Unschooling Families

January 22, 2024 13:00 - 8 minutes - 5.83 MB

After spending most of the month talking about typical unschooling days - and how nothing is really "typical", this week, I'm doing a 180! Turns out, there ARE some things that are typical in the day in the life of a successful unschooling family. And I want you to know what that is!  Actually, I've come up with SEVEN Tips that set successful unschooling parents apart from the rest. I now have a Typical Day Playlist over at YouTube so you can watch/listen to anything I have that refers to...

Unschooling Typical Days - 3 Secrets to Success!

January 09, 2024 14:00 - 8 minutes - 6.17 MB

What IS an unschooling day like? That's one of the most common questions when parents are thinking about unschooling as a homeschooling option. We KNOW what school looks like. We even have a pretty good guess about what traditional school-at-home homeschooling looks like. But unschooling? That's a different story! Sue Patterson shares insight on what's typical about unschooling days - and what's the problem with trying to find a formula or someone else's day to duplicate.  Plus she's shar...

#126: Unschooling Typical Days - 3 Secrets to Success!

January 09, 2024 14:00 - 8 minutes - 6.18 MB

What IS an unschooling day like? That's one of the most common questions when parents are thinking about unschooling as a homeschooling option. We KNOW what school looks like. We even have a pretty good guess about what traditional school-at-home homeschooling looks like. But unschooling? That's a different story! Sue Patterson shares insight on what's typical about unschooling days - and what's the problem with trying to find a formula or someone else's day to duplicate.  Plus she's shar...

#125: Incomplete Deschooling - Are homeschoolers wrong?

December 19, 2023 17:00 - 10 minutes - 7.41 MB

So many people struggle with deschooling.  It's probably less about doing it "right" or "wrong" and more about recognizing that it's not a one-and-done kind of thing.  We're in a hurry to get on with it, right?  This Unschooling Mom2Mom podcast is all about REALLY examining deschooling. Can you do it in a week or a month and then plug the kids into an, albeit modified, version of school (traditional homeschooling)? Or is this the source of all that frustration you may be having lately? ...

Incomplete Deschooling - Are homeschoolers wrong?

December 19, 2023 17:00 - 10 minutes - 7.4 MB

So many people struggle with deschooling.  It's probably less about doing it "right" or "wrong" and more about recognizing that it's not a one-and-done kind of thing.  We're in a hurry to get on with it, right?  This Unschooling Mom2Mom podcast is all about REALLY examining deschooling. Can you do it in a week or a month and then plug the kids into an, albeit modified, version of school (traditional homeschooling)? Or is this the source of all that frustration you may be having lately? ...

Switching from Homeschooling to Unschooling

December 13, 2023 21:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MB

As the semester winds down, many homeschooling parents are taking another look at their options.  Maybe these past few months weren't what they expected. Maybe they'd like something different. Whether you're new to homeschooling this year, or you've been doing this for a little while, here's the reassurance you need that you're not alone! AND the information you need to know your next steps! Sue shares 5 Steps to Start the Transition from traditional homeschooling to unschooling. Don't ...

#124: Switching from Homeschooling to Unschooling

December 13, 2023 21:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MB

As the semester winds down, many homeschooling parents are taking another look at their options.  Maybe these past few months weren't what they expected. Maybe they'd like something different. Whether you're new to homeschooling this year, or you've been doing this for a little while, here's the reassurance you need that you're not alone! AND the information you need to know your next steps! Sue shares 5 Steps to Start the Transition from traditional homeschooling to unschooling. Don't ...

#123: Unschooling - Just for December!

December 06, 2023 20:00 - 9 minutes - 6.61 MB

Here's your open invitation to give unschooling a try this month! I have a lot of resources to help you see what it's like.   Here are few mentioned on today's podcast: Unschooling Guide: Holiday Learning This mini-magazine will show you all the subjects weaving through typical holiday activities. Once you see this, you won't feel guilty about ditching the curriculum this month! Mega Collection of Holiday Resources:  https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/holiday-resources-for-unschoolers PI...

Unschooling - Just for December!

December 06, 2023 20:00 - 9 minutes - 6.6 MB

Here's your open invitation to give unschooling a try this month! I have a lot of resources to help you see what it's like.   Here are few mentioned on today's podcast: Unschooling Guide: Holiday Learning This mini-magazine will show you all the subjects weaving through typical holiday activities. Once you see this, you won't feel guilty about ditching the curriculum this month! Mega Collection of Holiday Resources:  https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/holiday-resources-for-unschoolers PI...

#122: Measuring and Comparing Our Children

November 27, 2023 14:00 - 9 minutes - 6.61 MB

Competition, comparison, and measuring our children may seem natural to us - because that's how we were raised. But maybe it's working against us as we move toward unschooling.  Sue Patterson shares 4 ideas to consider that may help you make a healthier shift for yourself and your kids. 3 other podcasts mentioned:  What's Your Why? Your Own Educational Philosophy Your Unschooling Manifesto Join the Membership Today - No Sign-Up Fee for Podcast Listeners! You don't have to figure this al...

Measuring and Comparing Our Children

November 27, 2023 14:00 - 9 minutes - 6.6 MB

Competition, comparison, and measuring our children may seem natural to us - because that's how we were raised. But maybe it's working against us as we move toward unschooling.  Sue Patterson shares 4 ideas to consider that may help you make a healthier shift for yourself and your kids. 3 other podcasts mentioned:  What's Your Why? Your Own Educational Philosophy Your Unschooling Manifesto Join the Membership Today - No Sign-Up Fee for Podcast Listeners! You don't have to figure this al...

#121: Getting Unschooled Kids Out of the Hot Seat

November 20, 2023 14:00 - 10 minutes - 7.15 MB

While we may be a little nervous about this season of get-togethers with friends and family - our kids may need a little help from us. Prepping ahead of time is the key to success! This Unschooling Mom2Mom Podcast/blogpost will show you how to get everyone out of The Hot Seat! Unschooling Resources Mentioned Black Friday Sales on Courses and Membership Unschooling Guide: Critics and Naysayers Homeschooled Teens: 75 Young People Speak About Life Without School Additional Podcasts and...

Getting Unschooled Kids Out of the Hot Seat

November 20, 2023 14:00 - 10 minutes - 7.14 MB

While we may be a little nervous about this season of get-togethers with friends and family - our kids may need a little help from us. Prepping ahead of time is the key to success! This Unschooling Mom2Mom Podcast/blogpost will show you how to get everyone out of The Hot Seat! Unschooling Resources Mentioned Black Friday Sales on Courses and Membership Unschooling Guide: Critics and Naysayers Homeschooled Teens: 75 Young People Speak About Life Without School Additional Podcasts and...

#120: Gratitude Journal Ideas for Unschoolers

November 12, 2023 13:00 - 10 minutes - 7.17 MB

November is the month a lot of people focus on the benefits of Gratitude.  Creating Gratitude Journals is one of the most popular tools.  Some of our kids may love to write and journal while others... not so much!  This podcast is all about seeing the different ways we can use the concept of Gratitude Journals - whether your kids are writers or not!  Here are a few resources mentioned in the podcast: 15 Free Gratitude Prompts Unschooling Guide: Gratitude Unschooling Challenge with the Me...

Gratitude Journal Ideas for Unschoolers

November 12, 2023 13:00 - 10 minutes - 7.17 MB

November is the month a lot of people focus on the benefits of Gratitude.  Creating Gratitude Journals is one of the most popular tools.  Some of our kids may love to write and journal while others... not so much!  This podcast is all about seeing the different ways we can use the concept of Gratitude Journals - whether your kids are writers or not!  Here are a few resources mentioned in the podcast: 15 Free Gratitude Prompts Unschooling Guide: Gratitude Unschooling Challenge with the Me...

When Grandparents are Anti-Unschooling

November 07, 2023 21:00 - 11 minutes - 7.89 MB

Are you choosing to unschooling, but your own parents are not embracing it? Sue Patterson shares what may be going on in this week's Unschooling Mom2Mom Podcast! Go to the website to see the graphic mentioned. Unschooling Resources Unschooling Guide: Critics and Naysayers This PDF Guide will help you as you deal with your own critics. Creating Confidence Membership Group Sometimes we need to surround ourselves with other who will be more supportive. _________________________ __________...

#119: When Grandparents are Anti-Unschooling

November 07, 2023 21:00 - 11 minutes - 7.9 MB

Are you choosing to unschooling, but your own parents are not embracing it? Sue Patterson shares what may be going on in this week's Unschooling Mom2Mom Podcast! Go to the website to see the graphic mentioned. Unschooling Resources Unschooling Guide: Critics and Naysayers This PDF Guide will help you as you deal with your own critics. Creating Confidence Membership Group Sometimes we need to surround ourselves with other who will be more supportive. _________________________ __________...

Halloween Candy, Big Kids, and Criticism

October 23, 2023 20:00 - 10 minutes - 7.2 MB

With Halloween a week away, this episode of the Unschooling Mom2Mom Podcast is all about some of the issues that might pop up for us, like: Candy consumption Big Kids trick-or-treating Criticism from people who don't like how we want to do things If you hop over to the website, you'll see the transcript but also a collection from other unschooling parents:  Halloween Movies Halloween Books Link for Pinterest activities And if you need to surround yourself with other parents who are s...

#118: Halloween Candy, Big Kids, and Criticism

October 23, 2023 20:00 - 10 minutes - 7.21 MB

With Halloween a week away, this episode of the Unschooling Mom2Mom Podcast is all about some of the issues that might pop up for us, like: Candy consumption Big Kids trick-or-treating Criticism from people who don't like how we want to do things If you hop over to the website, you'll see the transcript but also a collection from other unschooling parents:  Halloween Movies Halloween Books Link for Pinterest activities And if you need to surround yourself with other parents who are s...

Brainstorming as Your Lesson Plan

October 17, 2023 21:00 - 8 minutes - 5.86 MB

When we're not moving in the direction of lesson plans and curriculum, what's an unschooler to do? Brainstorm with the Kids! That's what we're talking about this week. Here are some of the resources mentioned in this Unschooling Mom2Mom Podcast. Unschooling Resources for You! Unschooling Guide: Brainstorm Time! Use this as your planning tool to figure things out WITH the kids! Everything Counts Ebook A Subject-based PDF identifying typical activities where subjects are actually in practic...

#117: Brainstorming as Your Lesson Plan

October 17, 2023 21:00 - 8 minutes - 5.87 MB

When we're not moving in the direction of lesson plans and curriculum, what's an unschooler to do? Brainstorm with the Kids! That's what we're talking about this week. Here are some of the resources mentioned in this Unschooling Mom2Mom Podcast. Unschooling Resources for You! Unschooling Guide: Brainstorm Time! Use this as your planning tool to figure things out WITH the kids! Everything Counts Ebook A Subject-based PDF identifying typical activities where subjects are actually in practic...

#116: Is Unschooling Really Legal??

October 05, 2023 21:00 - 11 minutes - 7.74 MB

Quick answer: YES!  This week's Unschooling Mom2Mom podcast will walk you through some of the nuances connected with "being legal." How to find the laws that apply where you live How to interpret the requirements How to handle documentation How unschoolers "cover" subjects when they're required Even Info for International unschoolers You can read the transcript here: Is Unschooling Legal? Resources mentioned in the podcast: Find Local Groups Unschooling Mom2Mom Facebook Group Unsch...

Is Unschooling Really Legal??

October 05, 2023 21:00 - 11 minutes - 7.73 MB

Quick answer: YES!  This week's Unschooling Mom2Mom podcast will walk you through some of the nuances connected with "being legal." How to find the laws that apply where you live How to interpret the requirements How to handle documentation How unschoolers "cover" subjects when they're required Even Info for International unschoolers You can read the transcript here: Is Unschooling Legal? Resources mentioned in the podcast: Find Local Groups Unschooling Mom2Mom Facebook Group Unsch...

#115: 100 Tips for Homeschooling Parents

September 25, 2023 18:00 - 12 minutes - 8.6 MB

Even if you aren't unschooling, these tips will help you see how your homeschooling experience with the kids could be so much better! Sue Patterson shares nearly 30 years of experience here on this week's podcast, helping you think about what matters and what doesn't really matter TO YOU. While you'll continue to deshool - because we can't see everything all at once, these ideas will plant some seeds to help you truly individualize the home education process for you and the kids! ⬇️  He...

100 Tips for Homeschooling Parents

September 25, 2023 18:00 - 12 minutes - 8.59 MB

Even if you aren't unschooling, these tips will help you see how your homeschooling experience with the kids could be so much better! Sue Patterson shares nearly 30 years of experience here on this week's podcast, helping you think about what matters and what doesn't really matter TO YOU. While you'll continue to deshool - because we can't see everything all at once, these ideas will plant some seeds to help you truly individualize the home education process for you and the kids! ⬇️  He...

Unschooling Is Not Unparenting

September 18, 2023 00:00 - 14 minutes - 9.87 MB

People have been referring to unschooling as unparenting for decades - and nothing could be farther from the truth! When people use the term “unparenting,” they usually mean something like this: No assistance or direction from the parents Parents who don’t publicly reprimand their kids when they don’t conform socially. Parents not enforcing bed times, allowing “back talk,” – not adhering to mainstream parenting techniques Kids who seem wild in public, maybe presenting with messy hair/po...

#114: Unschooling Is Not Unparenting

September 18, 2023 00:00 - 14 minutes - 9.87 MB

People have been referring to unschooling as unparenting for decades - and nothing could be farther from the truth! When people use the term “unparenting,” they usually mean something like this: No assistance or direction from the parents Parents who don’t publicly reprimand their kids when they don’t conform socially. Parents not enforcing bed times, allowing “back talk,” – not adhering to mainstream parenting techniques Kids who seem wild in public, maybe presenting with messy hair/po...

Unschooling as a Compass

September 11, 2023 18:00 - 10 minutes - 7.1 MB

Unschooling is widely misunderstood on the internet!  Sue Patterson, who unschooled her own 3 now-grown "kids" shares how to be successful at interpreting unschooling. Thinking of it as a compass, it points you toward more individualization and more connection as opposed to simply duplicating what is familiar. It's time to rethink how we approach learning, parenting, and kids! This Unschooling Mom2Mom podcast can help you do that! Unschooling Resources Mentioned: Creating Confidence Spec...

#113: Unschooling as a Compass

September 11, 2023 18:00 - 10 minutes - 7.11 MB

Unschooling is widely misunderstood on the internet! Sue Patterson, who unschooled her own 3 now-grown "kids" shares how to be successful at interpreting unschooling. Thinking of it as a compass, it points you toward more individualization and more connection as opposed to simply duplicating what is familiar. It's time to rethink how we approach learning, parenting, and kids! This Unschooling Mom2Mom podcast can help you do that! Unschooling Resources Mentioned: Creating Confidence Spec...

Unschooling Summers Continue On!

September 04, 2023 20:00 - 8 minutes - 5.75 MB

Just because school has started doesn't mean summer is over! Unschoolers get to have summer until temperatures show that it really isn't summer any more! No artificial season changes, just because school says so!  In this podcast, we talk about how to get the most out of these very summery September days! Unschooling Resources Mentioned: Rewriting the Rules Podcast/Blogpost  or YouTube Video Creating Confidence Special Deal for Podcast Listeners Unschooling Guide: Brainstorm Time! St...

#112: Unschooling Summers Continue On!

September 04, 2023 20:00 - 8 minutes - 5.76 MB

Just because school has started doesn't mean summer is over! Unschoolers get to have summer until temperatures show that it really isn't summer any more! No artificial season changes, just because school says so!  In this podcast, we talk about how to get the most out of these very summery September days! Unschooling Resources Mentioned: Rewriting the Rules Podcast/Blogpost  or YouTube Video Creating Confidence Special Deal for Podcast Listeners Unschooling Guide: Brainstorm Time! St...

#111: Dare to Unschool - Rewriting the Rules

August 29, 2023 16:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB

Sometimes it takes a while to get to the point where you try something really unconventional - like unschooling.  Time's ticking though - the kids are getting older and doing what's familiar doesn't seem to be working for a lot of people. You DO have options! This Unschooling Mom2Mom Podcast shares how Sue Patterson went from a suburban mom who's kids weren't enjoying school - to 100% confident in the unschooling approach. She didn't do it alone and you don't have to either! This month, h...

Dare to Unschool - Rewriting the Rules

August 29, 2023 16:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB

Sometimes it takes a while to get to the point where you try something really unconventional - like unschooling.  Time's ticking though - the kids are getting older and doing what's familiar doesn't seem to be working for a lot of people. You DO have options! This Unschooling Mom2Mom Podcast shares how Sue Patterson went from a suburban mom who's kids weren't enjoying school - to 100% confident in the unschooling approach. She didn't do it alone and you don't have to either! This month, h...

#110: Navigating This Back-to-School Season - as Unschoolers!

August 23, 2023 23:00 - 10 minutes - 7.32 MB

Need a little support during this Back-to-School Season? Or maybe your kids do too!? I have tips for things to do with the kids these first few weeks as neighbors, friends and cousins return to school, tips for YOU as the parent making this choice, and some reminders to help you feel more confident! RESOURCES MENTIONED: NOT Back-to-School Webinar THURSDAY - August 24, 2023  1pm (Central) Recording will be available and sent to those who register. Creating Confidence Membership  - August S...

Navigating This Back-to-School Season - as Unschoolers!

August 23, 2023 23:00 - 10 minutes - 7.32 MB

Need a little support during this Back-to-School Season? Or maybe your kids do too!? I have tips for things to do with the kids these first few weeks as neighbors, friends and cousins return to school, tips for YOU as the parent making this choice, and some reminders to help you feel more confident! RESOURCES MENTIONED: NOT Back-to-School Webinar THURSDAY - August 24, 2023  1pm (Central) Recording will be available and sent to those who register. Creating Confidence Membership  - August S...