Unschooling, Noticing, and the New Year

Sue Patterson
What if you had more unschooling moms in your life?
By Sue Patterson July 11, 2026
Many unschooling parents feel isolated because they don't have local families who understand their educational choices. Here's why finding an community matters.
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By Sue Patterson July 9, 2026
Worried your child is behind? Learn why unschooling challenges traditional learning timelines, what healthy learning really looks like.
Summer Let's Rethink Homeschooling
By Sue Patterson July 8, 2026
Summer is the Perfect Time to Rethink Homeschooling Feeling pressure to choose curriculum, fix learning gaps, or make plans for next year? This episode explores why summer is a natural transition season for homeschooling and unschooling families, how to let go of educational timelines, and how to recognize learning that is already happening.
fear
By Sue Patterson June 23, 2026
Is fear is influencing more of your homeschooling decisions than you realize?When we're anxious about our children's future, it's easy to mistake fear for wisdom and urgency for insight.
Teen holding a game controller in front of a TV with a bowl of snacks nearby
By Sue Patterson June 14, 2026
What does it really look like when kids play video games all day in an unschooling home? A real look at daily life, patterns, and what parents often miss.
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By Sue Patterson June 12, 2026
Are homeschooling or unschooling questions stealing your summer? Get practical guidance, reassurance, and clarity before the new school year begins this fall.
Person wearing white headphones gaming at a desktop computer in a blue-lit room
By Sue Patterson June 11, 2026
Worried that your child's online friends aren't "real" friends? Explore how gaming friendships develop, what healthy online relationships look like, and how to think about online safety.
You're not alone - unschoolers meeting in south of france
By Sue Patterson June 10, 2026
Travel reflections and unschooling
Person sits on rug gaming in front of a TV showing a car racing game in a cozy living room
By Sue Patterson June 8, 2026
Can kids learn from video games? Explore how gaming can translate into history, science, math, leadership, and more, plus how to document it on a homeschool transcript.
Child under a gray blanket using a tablet, focused in a dim room
By Sue Patterson June 5, 2026
Worried about your child’s future with so much gaming? A grounded look at video games, development, and what actually matters over time.
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