Celebrating an Unschooling Life

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Strewing the Winter Olympics
By Sue Patterson February 5, 2026
Homeschooling parents discover how kids learn naturally from the 2026 Winter Olympics through strewing—no curriculum, lessons, or checklists required at home.
Sunflower Deschooling  It's not a one-and-done thing
By Sue Patterson January 27, 2026
Deschooling isn’t a one-time phase homeschooling parents expect. As kids grow, familiar school-based fears return. Learn when to revisit deschooling and recalibrate.
Unschooling questinos
By Sue Patterson January 22, 2026
Feeling lost about teaching your kids? Sue Patterson shares unschooling reassurance and perspective on learning beyond school— without pressure, plans, or lessons.
Why deschooling is really for parents
By Sue Patterson January 13, 2026
When deschooling feels uncomfortable, it’s usually homeschooling parents—not kids—who struggle. Learn what’s really happening when learning looks “too relaxed.”
When school at home homeschooling stop working - new pdcast
By Sue Patterson January 6, 2026
If traditional homeschooling or school-at-home isn’t working anymore, this post explores why that happens and how unschooling can be a practical next step.
2026 Unschooling Orientations
By Sue Patterson January 2, 2026
Monthly unschooling orientations to help homeschooling parents find the right resources faster—without overwhelm, pressure, or information overload.
Let Winter Be Winter: Your Reset Without Rushing January
By Sue Patterson December 29, 2025
Feeling pressure to “get back on track” after the holidays? Sue Patterson encourages homeschooling and unschooling parents to slow down, reflect, & tune into Winter.
If  winter makes everything feel harder
By Sue Patterson December 16, 2025
Winter unschooling can feel harder with more time inside, more screens, and more self-doubt. This post offers reassurance and perspective for unschooling families.
By Sue Patterson December 8, 2025
Curious how unschooling really works during the holidays? Here’s what typical December days look like for unschoolers —filled with learning, connection, and zero pressure.
Unschooling Doubts & Fears
By Sue Patterson December 5, 2025
Confused about unschooling? Learn how to navigate doubt, overwhelm, and December pressure with reassurance and guidance from experienced unschooler, Sue Patterson.
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