What do you do when your teen hates school …and anything that seems even a little bit “educational? In this episode of the Unschooling Mom2Mom Podcast, Sue Patterson shares how and why the unschooling approach is perfect for this! Podcast Transcript Hi Everyone! It’s time we talk about teens again! I’ll share a message I Read More
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Connecting with Your Kids
Podcast Transcript 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!! I Read More
Notice the Learning
The world provides so many interesting and curious opportunities. Kids are engaging in these all the time. As parents, our job is to notice the learning that is happening right in front of us!
Can you be Almost Unschooling?
A lot of people like some aspects of unschooling and other aspects of traditional schooling? Could that work? Could you be Almost unschooling?
Following Kids’ Interests
Following Kids’ Interests Podcast Transcript When you start to explore unschooling, you hear a lot about kids following interests. And initially, for a lot of people, they think of 1-2 things they’ve seen their kids interested in – Lego, playing make believe, Fortnight or Minecraft. And they can’t wrap their brain around that being “enough.” Read More
Happy Father’s Day – from Unschooling Mom2Mom
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!
Unschooling This Summer
You’ve been curious about unschooling – so let’s dive into this together just for the summer! Podcast transcript How about Unschooling This Summer ? It might be easier for you to look at unschooling – and look at your child – without all the pressures that come when the school season kicks off. I’m not Read More
Unschooling Myths and Misconceptions
Let’s talk about unschooling myths and misconceptions – too many false ideas are circluating out there. Sue Patterson identifies the facts vs the fiction when it comes to unschooling.
Unschooling: Parent Benefits!
Kids receive so many benefits from unschooling – but let’s talk about the parenting benefits that come too!
Is Homeschooling NOT Working for You?
Is Homeschooling NOT Working for You? Did you start this home education journey with one idea in mind, but the reality hasn’t ended up looking like that at all? Many of you were thrown into homeschooling because of the pandemic and you just did what was familiar to you. Even before Covid, this is often Read More
Unschooling Q & A
Unschooling Q & A #2
Mother’s Day and THAT Mom!
Maybe You’re THAT Mom too? This week is Mothers’s Day. And since the podcast is Unschooling Mom2Mom, I thought it’s important to talk about it a little. I actually have a collection of writings about Mother’s Day – so I’ll share them here: Anticipating Mother’s Day Podcast/Blogpost Mother’s Day 2020 blogpost Pinterest Board – Mother’s Read More
How to Unschool – Sue’s 3 Step Formula for Unschooling Success!
So many families are wondering how to unschool! And now we have a 3-Step Formula for Unschooling Success!!!
Avoid This New-to-Unschooling Mistake
If you’re new to homeschooling or unschooling, here’s the most common mistake parents make! And now you can avoid it!
Stressed Out as Unschoolers
Are you Stressed Out?? Let’s do something about it! Podcast Transcript Pressure. We face it all the time – from others, from ourselves. And when we’re tired or we’re not getting our own needs met, our stress level rises and it can start to feel overwhelming. No one can really tell us EXACTLY how to Read More