Stories of an Unschooling Family

This week, my daughter Imogen is back, and we're talking about: Writing: the definition of a story, what to write about, how we use our own experiences in stories. Superhero movies: the big ideas contained in seemingly trivial stories Behind-the scenes documentaries. Rock climbing and glass blowing: creativity, and the lengths (or heights!) some people will go to follow their passions. We’re also...

This week, in this solo podcast episode, I'm sharing and discussing a few adventurous stories: Unschooling: Haircut Courage Younger Unschoolers: Spur-of-the-Moment Adventures Enjoying an Unexpected Little Adventure   Show Notes   My Unschooling Books Curious Unschoolers: Kindle Curious Unschoolers: paperback Radical Unschool Love: Kindle Radical Unschool Love: paperback My Amazon Author Page   Whe...

After a 4-month break, my daughter Imogen and I are back! And we're chatting about: Finishing novels and beta reading My 19-year-old daughter Sophie and 'graduate' unschoolers Bushfires and exploding trees How our generous members saved our unschooling community Vlogging The TV shows we've been watching The Masterclass classes we've been enjoying We’re also discussing the question: is it okay to e...

My daughter Imogen and I are discussing play, writing, books, Martians, and exercise. This episode is jam-packed full of stories, unschooling thoughts and resources. Episode Contents 0:00-01:56 Intro 01:56-07:53 Excitement  07:53-10:51 Writing 10:51-18:08 Music 18:08-30:15 Kids’ Play 30:15-42:10 Adults’ Play 42:10-59:18 A Space Phase 59:18-01:03:31 A Novel and Priest Holes 01:03:31-01:07:11 Exerci...

My daughter Imogen and I are sharing some unschooling thoughts while we talk about what we’ve been working on, what we’ve been reading and watching, and what’s making us feel excited. 0:00 Intro 00:58 Introducing Imogen 01:47 Returning to Podcasting 05:50 Frost Hands and Writing 14:34 Writing Novels and Unschooling Books 21:57 The Inconvenience of Losing Our Videographer  32:14 Excited About Exerc...

This week, I'm sharing and discussing two stories about strewing:   Time For Some Strewing   Unschooling When Charlotte Mason Also Appeals to Our Hearts   I'm also talking about overwhelming times, how we don't have to be perfect, and looking for the delights in our days.   Show Notes   A Blog Post Unschooling When Charlotte Mason Also Appeals to Our Hearts   Podcasts Episode 151: All About Strewi...

This week, I'm talking about encouragement. I have two encouragement stories to share with you which I'm hoping you haven't heard before. But if you are familiar with them, will you think, "Sue is getting repetitive"? Will you consider giving my podcast a negative review? I hope not. Instead, maybe you'll offer some feedback.  Do you have any ideas for future episodes of this podcast? What would y...

This week, I'm talking about how children learn: 0:00 intro 1:30 News: Podcast chapters 2:55 My Homeschooling Global Summit interview 7:25 Unschooling alone: things I’ve been doing and learning about 15:18 Is It Really Okay if Kids Play All Day? 25:53 Comments about the story 30:30 How Ticking Off Boxes Can Be a Waste of Time 35:45 Comments about the story 43:48 Looking ahead and other end things ...

This week, I'm talking about starting unschooling and exciting things: 0.00 Intro 0:53 My First Unschooling Zoom Meeting 11:07 A New Podcast Series  19:20 Time to Unschool  32.25 There Has Never Been a Better Time to Start Unschooling  44:10 End Things   Show Notes   Blog Post There Has Never Been a Better Time to Start Unschooling   The Homeschooling Global Summit The Homeschooling Global Summit...

This week, I'm talking about love again! 00:00 Intro 00:48 Is Anyone Listening? 02:07 My Homeschooling Global Summit Interview 09:46 Unschooling Zoom Meetups  13:32 Video Plans 14:56 Radical Unschool Love Discussion  15:54 Two Love Stories 16:15 Following Our Mothering Instincts  24:30 Reject What Doesn’t Feel Right and Just Love 33:25 End Stuff   Show Notes Blog Post Reject What Doesn't Feel Righ...

This week, I'm talking about: 00:00 Intro 01:05 Casual Work and Gemma-Rose  06:22 Unschooling Community  07:11 Unschooling Challenges  09:28 Resources, Links, Questions, Photos 10:57 Book Club Discussion Group 12:14 Nothing Is More Important than Love 17:38 Children’s Book Club  20:02 Homeschooling Global Summit  25:09 A-Z Unschooling Stories  28:21 Clock Watching 35:33 Impressing Other People  43...

This week, I'm talking about: The unschooling things I've recently been doing. Our new book club and how we're about to begin discussing my book, Radical Unschool Love . How we can feel helpless when we lose our freedom. How kids might feel if we're too afraid to let go of control. My new blog, Where the Carol Birds Sing   I'm sharing a few stories from my new blog: Battle Daylight Saving Look   A...

This week, I'm talking about the problem with being too nice. Is it okay to be honest about how we're feeling? Should we avoid comparing ourselves with other people? I'm also talking about the A-Z blogging challenge. And I'm sharing one of my old challenge stories, the Y story: You Come to Visit   Show Notes   Blog Post The Problem With Being Too Nice   Writing Challenge The A-Z Blogging Challenge...

I have two free offers so please listen ASAP! This week: I'm talking about learning during difficult times. I tell you how you can get a free copy of my book, Curious Unschoolers (limited time only!). I share a free unschooling community membership offer. I'm telling two stories from my book, Curious Unschoolers: How to Get Kids to Do Their School Work What Do Children Need to Learn? And I'm shari...

This week, I'm sharing some unschool English and Maths stories from my Stories of an Unschooling Family Community: Unschooling Jane Austen Collecting Delicious Words Real Life Toilet Roll Maths I'm also sharing a Moment from My Day story And I'm asking, "Is my unschooling community the perfect fit for you?" If you're not sure, listen to this episode for more details!   Show Notes   My Unschooling...

This week, I'm talking about unschooling ideas: Should we encourage our kids' ideas even if they don't sound practical? Are our ideas important? Is it okay if our ideas fail? What is my latest BIG idea? Will the readers of my unschooling books join my community? What will my community offer?   I'm also telling three stories: The Curious Unschoolers Book Club Is Now Open! Encouraging Kids' Ideas Wh...

  This week, I'm sharing some feedback about episode 166. I'm telling four unschool writing stories:  What About Grammar and Punctuation? Learning About Punctuation the Lewis Carroll Way Wanting to Know How to Spell The Writing Game: No Shortage of Writing Ideas I'm also discussing each story. I have some resources to share. And I'm talking about podcast chapters.   Show Notes My Unschooling Books...

This week: I'm telling you where I've been for the last 3 months. I'm sharing a new podcast format idea. I'm talking about podcast chapters. I'm asking for some feedback. I'm reading 3 unschooling stories that are tagged history and geography (and also English and unschooling). I'm commenting on my stories. I’m sharing some resources.   Show Notes   My Unschooling Books Curious Unschoolers: Kindle...

This week, I'm sharing a few stories from my book, Radical Unschool Love: A Teenager’s Thoughts Learning Right from Wrong Developing a Sense of Right and Wrong Can We Be Both Parent and Friend? One-on-One Times I'm also sharing a blog post called Radical Unschooling: Something Beautiful   Show Notes   My Unschooling Books Curious Unschoolers: Kindle Curious Unschoolers: paperback Radical Unschool...

This week, I'm talking about: How I'm feeling discouraged The need to feel successful A negative comment about technology and screentime Letting go and moving on I also share a story from my book, Radical Unschool Love, called The Beginning and End of Praise.  Is it okay to praise our kids? Could praise be necessary, not only for our children but for us as well?   Show Notes   My Unschooling Books...

This week, I'm talking about: how time moves so fast. making the most of our time with our kids. not being anxious but trusting our kids will get to where they are meant to go. how we have to let go of each stage of our lives. our son Thomas and grief and birthday traditions. I'm sharing two stories Time and Trust (from my book Radical Unschool Love) Letting Go of Another of Thomas' Places I tried...

After a break, I'm back with a new episode!   This week, I'm discussing the following questions: Where have I been? Why did I record 3 versions of episode 162? Can crisis points become turning points? What changes am I making? Do most of us think we can do everything all by ourselves? Do we need social media to spread the message about our work? Do we need more silence in our lives? Are you willin...

This week, I'm sharing another story about younger unschoolers. It's called Giving a Child Unasked-For Help. I'm also chatting about last week's unschooling meeting in Canberra where Imogen, Sophie and I spoke about unschooling. I discuss the following questions: Does unschooling work? Can registered homeschoolers unschool? I talk about support groups, having confidence, adopting a positive attitu...

This week's episode is for my Christian unschooling friends. I'm exploring the question: can Christians unschool? I share some quick (and maybe muddled!) thoughts on such things as trust, freedom, unconditional love, passions and interests, respect, families, our missions in life, and forgiveness from a Christian unschooling perspective. I didn't aim for a perfect podcast covering all aspects of C...

This week, I'm talking about how we can make the most of waiting times by filling them with adventures. I'm also discussing: Perfection and how it stops us from doing important and enjoyable things. How we can be adventurous parents. My vlogging plans. How life and our typical unschooling days change as our kids get older and their needs and interests change. How we don't need to set assignments f...