Freebie Fridays

February's Freebie: The Weekly Unschooling Confidence Checklist

Now, let’s talk about this month’s Freebie!

One of the biggest challenges I hear from parents is finding a way to feel more confident in their unschooling approach. You might have a ton of information at your fingertips—podcasts, PDFs, videos—but actually using it in a way that helps you stay on track? That’s the tricky part.

That’s why I created The Weekly Unschooling Confidence Checklist—a simple, structured DIY Unschooling Workout page that helps you build new habits and stay intentional with your days.

Inside the membership group, I have multiple deep-dive resources to help with this—PDFs, videos, past coaching call recordings, podcasts—so much great content! But sometimes, the hardest part is FINDING the right resource out on the web, when you need it.

That’s why I’ve streamlined everything in the membership portal—so when an issue pops up, you can go straight to what you need without feeling lost in a sea of information.

This month's freebie is a little taste of how that's organized—a way to break things down and help you create a weekly plan that supports your confidence in unschooling.

The 4 Focus Areas for Unschooling Confidence

So how do we build confidence as unschooling parents?
Over the years, I’ve found that it really comes down to four key focus areas—and I designed this weekly checklist around them.

1) Getting Good Unschooling & Deschooling Information

Maybe that means listening to a 10-minute podcast over coffee or reading a few pages of a PDF before bed. Unschooling is a shift in perspective, and the more we immerse ourselves in good information, the more natural it starts to feel.

2) Connecting with Your Kids

One of the most important things you can do is prioritize your connection with your kids. It’s so easy to get distracted by laundry, housework, and daily life, but unschooling works best when we actively engage with our children—whether that’s playing a game, exploring something new together, or just being present.

Your kids will show you what they’re curious about—what lights them up, what makes them excited to learn—but only if you’re paying attention.

3) Getting Support

This one is huge. Isolation is one of the biggest reasons parents give up on unschooling.

We all need support—whether that’s from a local homeschooling group, an online community, or a trusted mentor. That’s why I created my membership group—to be a place where parents can come for encouragement, troubleshooting, and real conversations with people who truly get it.

Don’t let yourself get stuck thinking you have to do this alone. There are so many people out there ready to support you—including me!

4) Taking Care of Yourself

I know, I know—this is the one we always put last, right?

But the truth is, if you don’t make time for self-care, you’re going to burn out. And that doesn’t help anyone.

Self-care doesn’t have to be big or elaborate—sometimes it’s as simple as drinking enough water, taking a few deep breaths, or stepping outside for a little fresh air. The point is, if you don't make time for yourself, you won't be able to be the parent you want to be. And! You deserve joy too.

The Bonus: Overcoming Obstacles & Conquering Fears

After decades of working with unschooling families, I know that fears and doubts can be the biggest roadblocks. 
Even when the solutions are right in front of you, it can be hard to see them through the noise of fear.

That’s why I added a 5th section to this weekly checklist—helping you identify those fears and tackle them head-on.

Because let’s be real—most of the time, it’s not a lack of resources or knowledge that holds us back. 
It’s fear of doing things differently. Fear of making mistakes. Fear of judgment.

But we don’t have to let those fears control us. We can work through them together.

How to Get February's Unschooling Freebie

So, if you’re already on my email list, you’ll get this free checklist in your inbox on February 7th!

If you’re NOT on my list yet, it’s super easy to sign up.
Just pop in your email below, and you’ll start getting unschooling resources every week.

And if you want even more, if you’re looking for a place where all the answers are gathered in one spot, come check out the membership community—it’s where I keep everything organized and easy to find, so you never have to wonder what to do next.

Final Thoughts

Small steps really do lead to big transformations. 
You don’t have to do everything all at once—just focus on taking those little steps every day.

And that’s what this month's First  Freebie Friday is all about—helping you move forward, one simple, actionable resource at a time.

I can’t wait for you to check out this week’s Weekly Unschooling Confidence Checklist—I think it’s really going to help you.

Thanks for spending this time with me today! I’ll see you in your inbox, and right back here next week for another episode of the Unschooling Mom2Mom Podcast. Have a great weekend! Happy Unschooling!