Unschooling and Parenting


Applying Unschooling Principles to Parenting


Many families discover that unschooling works so well with their children's education, they begin to use the principles in parenting too.


Sometimes these approaches are called:

  • Non-Punitive
  • Relationship-Based
  • Non-Authoritarian
  • Radical Unschooling



Gratitude changes everything
By Sue Patterson November 12, 2025
Gratitude transforms your unschooling journey. Simple ways parents can refocus on what’s going right, model gratitude, create more peace/joy in everyday learning.
Sue's Unschooling Tip f the Week - it's Friday
By Sue Patterson October 10, 2025
A simple parenting tip from my unschooling membership group - grab a spiral!
By Sue Patterson November 14, 2024
Sometimes Dad is anti-unschooling. Maybe your spouse (could be Mom) simply isn't embracing unschooling as much as you do! Let's talk about how we can get on the same page.
What about Parenting as Unschoolers? Mom & Daughter
By Sue Patterson August 30, 2022
Do you wonder about the parenting aspect, when it comes to unschooling? Sue Patterson shares some insight onUnschooling Mom2Mom.
A black woman with her young daughter both smiling at the camera.
By Sue Patterson July 6, 2022
Are you having trouble Connecting with your Kids? That's what we're talking about this week! Some of us are naturals at this. Maybe we had parents that did a good job or maybe we simply have a more playful personality. But even if this isn’t your strong suit - don’t give up!! Read More
Happy Father's Day to all the dads who support us!
By Sue Patterson June 18, 2022
Happy Father's Day - from Unschooling Mom2Mom. Let's talk a little about dads - and I've collected 50 Father's Day memes for you to use!
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Next Steps...

Sometimes it helps to talk with other parents who are applying unschooling ideas and principles to their parenting. The Creating Confidence coaching group meets online in a private FB group, through the WhatsApp app, and has a weekly group coaching call through Zoom with Sue. Joining this group can help you see all the different ways unschooling can be applied in different families.

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