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#12: Deschooling... for HOW long?

March 29, 2021 04:00 - 9 minutes - 6.53 MB

Deschooling can be difficult. We have a lot of unlearning to do ourselves, right? And it's a bit like pulling the thread on the sweater? You pull thinking that will be that, but it goes on and on! And sometimes, you THINK you've allowed enough time, but you're still struggling. You may need to do more digging around to get to the heart of what's worrying you. I have a resource that can help with that: Unschooling Guide: Deschooling Deschooling is a interesting concept - and one many of us...

Let's Talk about Unschooling Teens

March 22, 2021 21:00 - 6 minutes - 4.68 MB

Let’s talk about these teen years. Or at least, let's scratch the surface! Even if you have little kids, I know parents worry about the teen years. It seems “ok” to let younger kids play - but bigger kids need to start buckling down, right? The data does not reflect that. Dive on into the podcast with me - I can help you figure this out! Here are a few resources to help you navigate unschooling these teen years: Unschooling Your Teens ebook (free) Homeschooled Teens: 75 Young People Sp...

#11: Let's Talk about Unschooling Teens

March 22, 2021 21:00 - 6 minutes - 4.69 MB

Let’s talk about these teen years. Or at least, let's scratch the surface! Even if you have little kids, I know parents worry about the teen years. It seems “ok” to let younger kids play - but bigger kids need to start buckling down, right? The data does not reflect that. Dive on into the podcast with me - I can help you figure this out! Here are a few resources to help you navigate unschooling these teen years: Unschooling Your Teens ebook (free) Homeschooled Teens: 75 Young People Sp...

#10: Your Own Educational Philosophy

March 21, 2021 14:00 - 5 minutes - 3.69 MB

Talking about philosophy sounds lofty, I know. But we’ve spent decades letting other people tell us what education is or what learning should look like. Unfortunately, most of us weren’t listening to the right people! Educational research has been shouting about changes that should happen - in classrooms, with children, in all kids of learning situations. The problem is that school systems are big bureaucratic machines that don’t make changes easily - they’re not listening! And then, when...

Your Own Educational Philosophy

March 21, 2021 14:00 - 5 minutes - 3.68 MB

Talking about philosophy sounds lofty, I know. But we’ve spent decades letting other people tell us what education is or what learning should look like. Unfortunately, most of us weren’t listening to the right people! Educational research has been shouting about changes that should happen - in classrooms, with children, in all kids of learning situations. The problem is that school systems are big bureaucratic machines that don’t make changes easily - they’re not listening! And then, when...

Overcoming Fears about Unschooling

March 21, 2021 03:00 - 10 minutes - 7.03 MB

Fear holds us back from the Life we could be enjoying! Over all these years of talking with parents, I've noticed that the most common fears fall into these categories: ☞ Fear about Dealing with Others ☞ Fears about Yourself and your capapbilities ☞ Fears about Your Child and their choices and/or capabilities Sometimes our fears stem from a lack of knowledge. So once we educate ourselves on these topics, the fear can dissipate. It may have been way off base - but how would you know if ...

#9 Overcoming Fears about Unschooling

March 21, 2021 03:00 - 10 minutes - 7.03 MB

Fear holds us back from the Life we could be enjoying! Over all these years of talking with parents, I've noticed that the most common fears fall into these categories: ☞ Fear about Dealing with Others ☞ Fears about Yourself and your capapbilities ☞ Fears about Your Child and their choices and/or capabilities Sometimes our fears stem from a lack of knowledge. So once we educate ourselves on these topics, the fear can dissipate. It may have been way off base - but how would you know if ...

Thinking about Your Why

March 19, 2021 14:00 - 5 minutes - 3.56 MB

Why Is Unschooling A Good Idea? Everyone's "Why?" is a little different. Sure, when we hear some people's reasons to unschool, we quickly think, "Yeah! I agree with that one!" But back up a little more. What's YOUR reason to do this? Why did you choose to take such an unconventional approach? Why, when most people go left, you chose to go to the right? It certainly would have been easier to go with the flow and do what everyone else is doing... but something pushed you. And I want you...

#8: Thinking about Your Why

March 19, 2021 14:00 - 5 minutes - 3.57 MB

#8: Why Is Unschooling A Good Idea? Everyone's "Why?" is a little different. Sure, when we hear some people's reasons to unschool, we quickly think, "Yeah! I agree with that one!" But back up a little more. What's YOUR reason to do this? Why did you choose to take such an unconventional approach? Why, when most people go left, you chose to go to the right? It certainly would have been easier to go with the flow and do what everyone else is doing... but something pushed you. And I want...

Teaching, Learning, Partnering with Unschooling

March 19, 2021 02:00 - 8 minutes - 5.71 MB

“I want their learning to be INSPIRING to them!” “I seem to fall back on the way I learned in school.” “What am I supposed to DO?” Parents come to me all the time WANTING the educational experience with their kids to be creative and full of excitement. But even when they start out that way, the familiar school approach pops up and they begin to question it all. Worries about “staying caught up” or if they’re learning “enough,” come flooding in and crowd out all those fragile little thoughts...

#7: Teaching, Learning, Partnering with Unschooling

March 19, 2021 02:00 - 8 minutes - 5.71 MB

“I want their learning to be INSPIRING to them!” “I seem to fall back on the way I learned in school.” “What am I supposed to DO?” Parents come to me all the time WANTING the educational experience with their kids to be creative and full of excitement. But even when they start out that way, the familiar school approach pops up and they begin to question it all. Worries about “staying caught up” or if they’re learning “enough,” come flooding in and crowd out all those fragile little thoughts...

#6: Your Unschooling Nest

March 16, 2021 23:00 - 6 minutes - 4.23 MB

Do you wonder how to set up your home so it's conducive to unschooling? Let's think of it as creating a nurturing nest! Unschooling parents are tuned into their homes. Sometimes, it may be hard to see that, because, usually, it’s messy. That’s what the Lived-In Look is all about though! With each person in the household pursuing a variety of interests, and those interests being at various stages of exploration… well, you get the picture. If you grew up with the concept that keeping a tid...

Your Unschooling Nest

March 16, 2021 23:00 - 6 minutes - 4.22 MB

Do you wonder how to set up your home so it's conducive to unschooling? Let's think of it as creating a nurturing nest! Unschooling parents are tuned into their homes. Sometimes, it may be hard to see that, because, usually, it’s messy. That’s what the Lived-In Look is all about though! With each person in the household pursuing a variety of interests, and those interests being at various stages of exploration… well, you get the picture. If you grew up with the concept that keeping a tid...

How to Start Unschooling

March 15, 2021 04:00 - 4 minutes - 3.47 MB

When we first start to think about unschooling, it’s scary for most of us. We’re so used to relying on “experts” to handle everything. The idea of taking responsibility for ourselves usually doesn’t sit that well with us. We’ve been conditioned to believe that we’re not really capable and we NEED those experts. But that’s simply not true. Read more here: How do I start Unschooling? ___________________________________________ Ready to strengthen that Unschooling foundation? Take this co...

#5: How to Start Unschooling

March 15, 2021 04:00 - 4 minutes - 3.48 MB

When we first start to think about unschooling, it’s scary for most of us. We’re so used to relying on “experts” to handle everything. The idea of taking responsibility for ourselves usually doesn’t sit that well with us. We’ve been conditioned to believe that we’re not really capable and we NEED those experts. But that’s simply not true. Read more here: How do I start Unschooling? ___________________________________________ Ready to strengthen that Unschooling foundation? Take this co...

Unschooling and Math

March 12, 2021 04:00 - 6 minutes - 4.81 MB

Unschooling and Math!! Do you worry about it? Math is often the ONE subject that troubles many parents: With this relaxed approach, how will the kids learn what they need? UNSCHOOLING RESOURCES to HELP YOU! Learning Math Without Curriculum This new course walks you through EXACTLY how you'll provide the experiences and create the opportunities for your own child. Don't waste another dime on curriculum! Grab this Unschooling Guide: Learning Math to find practical ideas as well as thought...

#4: Unschooling and Math

March 12, 2021 04:00 - 6 minutes - 4.82 MB

Unschooling and Math!! Do you worry about it? Math is often the ONE subject that troubles many parents: With this relaxed approach, how will the kids learn what they need? UNSCHOOLING RESOURCES to HELP YOU! Learning Math Without Curriculum This new course walks you through EXACTLY how you'll provide the experiences and create the opportunities for your own child. Don't waste another dime on curriculum! Grab this Unschooling Guide: Learning Math to find practical ideas as well as thought...

Myths and Misconceptions about Unschooling

March 10, 2021 05:00 - 5 minutes - 3.62 MB

Read more here: https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/unschooling-myths-and-misconceptions/ Last time we talked a bit about what unschooling IS. This week, let's talk a little about what it IS NOT. We hear so many conflicting ideas on the internet of what people think "being an unschooler" means. Sure, we all have our own ways of connecting within our own families - and that's why we don't have a precise formula for what unschooling is. Still, there are a few principles that carry through a...

#3: Myths and Misconceptions about Unschooling

March 10, 2021 05:00 - 5 minutes - 3.62 MB

Read more here: https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/unschooling-myths-and-misconceptions/ Last time we talked a bit about what unschooling IS. This week, let's talk a little about what it IS NOT. We hear so many conflicting ideas on the internet of what people think "being an unschooler" means. Sure, we all have our own ways of connecting within our own families - and that's why we don't have a precise formula for what unschooling is. Still, there are a few principles that carry through a...

#2: What IS Unschooling?

March 08, 2021 18:00 - 5 minutes - 3.73 MB

What IS Unschooling? Unschooling isn’t always an easy thing to define. Families are unique and they apply some aspects of unschooling but not others… it’s really ok, because everyone should do what’s best for their families. But I want to share what I’ve seen work in unschooling homes and how unschooling is interpreted. It always helps for everyone to be on the same page to start with, and then they can adjust whatever they need to adjust. Here are two key points: 1) Unschooling is simp...

What IS Unschooling?

March 08, 2021 18:00 - 5 minutes - 3.72 MB

What IS Unschooling? Unschooling isn’t always an easy thing to define. Families are unique and they apply some aspects of unschooling but not others… it’s really ok, because everyone should do what’s best for their families. But I want to share what I’ve seen work in unschooling homes and how unschooling is interpreted. It always helps for everyone to be on the same page to start with, and then they can adjust whatever they need to adjust. Here are two key points: 1) Unschooling is simp...

What IS Unschooling?

March 08, 2021 18:00 - 5 minutes - 3.72 MB

What IS Unschooling? Unschooling isn’t always an easy thing to define. Families are unique and they apply some aspects of unschooling but not others… it’s really ok, because everyone should do what’s best for their families. But I want to share what I’ve seen work in unschooling homes and how unschooling is interpreted. It always helps for everyone to be on the same page to start with, and then they can adjust whatever they need to adjust. Here are two key points: 1) Unschooling is simp...

Welcome to the Unschooling Mom2mom Podcast!

March 05, 2021 19:00 - 2 minutes - 1.67 MB

Hi everyone! I’m Sue Patterson, hosting this new Unschooling Mom2Mom podcast. It’s not REALLY new because I have been recording audios for my membership and subscription clients since mid 2020. But after hearing how helpful they’ve found them, I’ve decided to put them here on a real podcast platform. These podcasts will come to you every week. Quick little podcasts - definitely under 10 minutes and often closer to five. Peptalks for your unschooling journey! Because that’s what this i...

#1: Welcome to the Unschooling Mom2mom Podcast!

March 05, 2021 19:00 - 2 minutes - 1.67 MB

Hi everyone! I’m Sue Patterson, hosting this new Unschooling Mom2Mom podcast. It’s not REALLY new because I have been recording audios for my membership and subscription clients since mid 2020. But after hearing how helpful they’ve found them, I’ve decided to put them here on a real podcast platform. These podcasts will come to you every week. Quick little podcasts - definitely under 10 minutes and often closer to five. Peptalks for your unschooling journey! Because that’s what this i...

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