Unschooling Mom2Mom

Text Sue what you think! When unschoolers say, "We follow our kids' interests, " how does that even work? Sue Patterson, homeschooling mom of 25+ years and Unschooling Mom2Mom founder, shares how following your child's interests is the starting place for unschooling families! Listen to the podcast and then send your questions here for Sue to follow up with you! https://airtable...

Text Sue what you think! Unschooling Mom2Mom is giving a nod to all the fathers out there! Hoping you enjoy and connect with your kids! Unschooling Resources connected with this podcast: Transcript: Unschooling and Father's Day Conversation Starter Cards Podcast: When Dad's Not Onboard with Unschooling Blogpost: An Unschooling Dad Looks Back Creating Confidence Membership Group   when it...

Text Sue what you think! How about Unschooling this summer? I don't mean drop the kids off at the pool and pick them up at the end of the day. I'm talking about REALLY unschooling. Being intentional.  Learning about how to do it and going "all in." I have suggestions in the podcast and more links to help you along! You can do it!! You'll be glad you did - maybe you'll...

Text Sue what you think! In Podcast #34, I gave Pros and Cons for Unschooling. But a listener notice that while I gave a lot of benefits for kids who are unschooled, I didn't mention the benefits that PARENTS get when they choose to unschool their kids. So that's where we're going this week. What are all the perks moms and dads will receive when they unschool their kids?   I have li...

Text Sue what you think! When  you dive into homeschooling, but the kids resist or it just doesn't go the way you thought it would... parents often turn to unschooling. Actually, this is often The Evolution of the Unschooler! 😉 So you're not alone. The more traditional homeschooling approach is what's most familiar - and most families start there.  Let's talk about what it wou...

Text Sue what you think! Do you like the *idea* of unschooling, but are fearful about other parts? This podcast can help you tackle some of the common fears that arise when you're considering unschooling. Like: - You're worried they won't learn what they need to be functioning adults. - You're  worried they'll never learn academics. - You're worried they won't ha...

Text Sue what you think! Send your questions here for future podcasts: Q4SUE: https://airtable.com/shrB2QujGuODq4DEa THIS video has the 4 questions you were hoping to see in the recording. 🌻  Talking to Kids about Unschooling 🌻  What about Kindergarten? 🌻  Unschooling and Neurodivergent Kids 🌻  Finding locals ❓ Question #1 Resources: 🌻  Unschooling Mom2Mom website: http://www. UnschoolingMom...

Text Sue what you think! 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:  Anticipating Mother's Day Podcast/Blogpost Mother's Day 2020 blogpost Pinterest Board - Mother's Day Memes & Such AND! I have some free printables for you - ways to he...

Text Sue what you think! After years of saying there's no formula for successful unschooling, I've discovered there actually is!!! And now I can share it with you! Knowledge + Support + Action = Success! And here's the best resource to help you: Creating Confidence Membership Group Members-only library of unschooling resources Group coaching calls where you can ask questions and get...

Text Sue what you think! OR we could call this... STEP AWAY FROM THE CURRICULUM!!! When you're new, it's not uncommon to focus on curriculum purchases or ways to teach your kids all kinds of cool things! And if you're in homeschooling communities, this time of year is really buzzing about what to buy for next year! I want to let you know that rushing out to buy that curriculum is th...

Text Sue what you think! Each Friday, I'm bringing a few of YOUR questions to the Unschooling Mom2Mom Podcast!  This week, here are the topic questions: Do we nudge our 13.5 who doesn't seem very motivated or goal-oriented? What about a 3.5 year old who is struggling with food choices? What are your thoughts about starting an Unschooling School - why didn't you? This is also over at...

Text Sue what you think! Let's identify 9 causes that may be making you feel stressed or even burnt out. I'll give you some solutions here in the podcast and resources to help you dive deeper. Unschooling Guide: Stressed Out Creating Confidence Membership Group Subscribe to Unschooling Updates - my free emails. Transcript with even MORE links at the website: HERE https://www.unschoolingm...

Text Sue what you think! A lot of people are not crazy about the word, Unschooling! Do you like the idea of Unschooling, but wish the word was... something else? I've gathered a lot of options for you - as well as explaining why you might want to actually use the word. Come listen - you may find some ways to refer to what you're doing without using the label at all! The transcript is in...

Text Sue what you think! Do you wonder if your kids will miss out on something important if you unschool them?  Sue Patterson shares what her 3 now-grown kids never learned! 😬  All because they chose to unschool! Read the list at the website: https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/ unschooled-kids-never-learned / Join Sue's Coaching Group: Creating Confidence Membership  Get Sue's Unschooli...

Text Sue what you think! A Manifesto helps us get clear on what we believe. This kind of clarity about unschooling will help you weather the storms that come your way - your own doubts, criticism from others, bad days. Grab a notebook and let's see if I can help you create your own! UNSCHOOLING RESOURCES So many at the website - correlating with the different topics of this manifesto https://...

Text Sue what you think! And what do we want to do for Season 2 here at the Unschooling Mom2Mom podcast? Unschooling Resources from Sue: Membership - for those who want a supportive community and group coaching. Course - for those who want to create  strong unschooling foundation Guides - for individual topics and issues parents face when choosing to unschool Buy Me a Coffee! - if you like the pod...

Text Sue what you think! Hygge and Unschooling have a lot in common! Let's look at it and learn from the Danes! UNSCHOOLING RESOURCES Sue's Membership Group For ongoing support and resources! Unschooling Guide: Unschooling Your Home Room by room tips to help you create a fabulous unschooling home! Transcript here: Hygge for Unschoolers Support the show ___________________________________...

Text Sue what you think! So many parents worry that their kids are on their electronics too much. They've read all the social media posts and they think their kids my be addicted to their screens. Is this something you're thinking? And then when we add in the added layer of liking the unschooling concepts - how will that fit in with your kids and their fascination with their video games...

Text Sue what you think! What IS holding you back from unschooling? It's fear of... something! But let's tackle that together. What can you do to conquer those fears? I'll help you in this week's podcast! Unschooling Resources Mentioned Q4Sue - a form for asking questions https://airtable.com/shrB2QujGuODq4DEa Creating Confidence Membership You really don't have to do this...

Text Sue what you think! Have you heard the term "strewing?" and wondered how it relates to unschooling? Maybe you're not really sure how or why you might want to incorporate a little strewing into your homeschooling lives. This is the podcast for you! I'll help you see what strewing is - and what it isn't! This quick pep talk podcast will show you how to strew and help yo...

Text Sue what you think! Are you just getting started unschooling or maybe you need a quick refresher of what you could be doing? Here are 7 things to do when you're not using curriculum and trying to figure out what you should be doing to be successful! UNSCHOOLING RESOURCES FROM SUE! Creating Confidence Membership Group You don't have to do this alone! Strewing Calendar Fun celebration...

Text Sue what you think! Take a few minutes to look back at 2021 and notice all the learning that actually happened. It's so easy to overlook, and let fear focus on places we've come up short.  In this podcast, I have 5 questions you can ask yourself to gain some clarity. And her are some tools to help you along the way: New Year's Workbook... for Unschoolers A planner-style workboo...

Text Sue what you think! Are your days feeling a little ho-hum? Or worse? Is that rubbing off on the kids too? This simple technique will help change the trajectory of your day! And if you keep it up, it could be your new habit! Join me on this quick PepTalk Podcast as think about what it means to add a little sparkle to your days! Read along here UNSCHOOLING RESOURCES Jumping Into Unschooling Cou...

Text Sue what you think! For some people - December can be so exciting. You get to decorate or celebrate your family’s traditions.  For others, IT IS STRESSFUL. You’re already adding onto a pretty full plate. Maybe you're "almost" unschooling or unschooling some subjects but not others.  What if you try  Unschooling for December only as an experiment?   Taking a month to unschool -...

Text Sue what you think! Whether you celebrate Thanksgiving this week or not, you're inevitably going to find yourself in the hot seat at some point with friends and family. I'm sharing some conversational tips and techniques to help those interactions go smoothly! This podcast also gives a few tips to help your kids through the holidays too. UNSCHOOLING RESOURCES FROM SUE: Creating Conf...