Unschooling Mom2Mom

Text Sue what you think! In this podcast, I'll tie unschooling in with gratitude. It can really make all the difference when it comes to your success with unschooling!  As parents, our mental attitude has an enormous impact on the kids at home with us. Let's see what we can do to model gratitude. We do, after all, want to see it in our kids, right?  How are you doing with giving them a g...

Text Sue what you think! How DO unschoolers learn to spell without weekly spelling lists to memorize?? And what do you do when you see that your child isn't a good speller? This week, we'll talk about some ideas to keep in the front of your mind, some suggestions to help improve spelling, and I'll tell you about my son's journey from being terrible at spelling to getting his MB...

Text Sue what you think! Many families are moving into unschooling but questions come up about the teen years. If you don't use curriculum with them, everyone wants to know, "What do we DO?" I have tips, ideas and inspiration for you here! __ UNSCHOOLING RESOURCES:__ Creating Confidence Membership group So many resources for parents of teens in here - only $49/month! Cancel anytime....

Text Sue what you think! Are you new to unschooling? Or maybe you are moving from more traditional homeschooling to unschooling? You may have lessons that you need to UNLearn so you can embrace this educational option. After 25 years of talking with other parents, I've heard the obstacles that get in our way.  Often self-inflicted!!! Unschooling Resources: Creating Confidence Membership Jumpi...

Text Sue what you think! I went about 5 minutes longer on this podcast, but hopefully it will be worth it! Sometimes you need a little reassurance on one or two of these questions. Sometimes you're asking yourself all TWENTY of them!  I can help. And if you want to dive deeper into each of these, I have all sorts of resources available to you! At the Unschooling Mom2Mom Website, I share resou...

Text Sue what you think! The whole world offers opportunities for a person to learn - and that's EXACTLY the customized education a person needs! Most of us are moving in the direction of our interests… and when we need more information, we find what we need to accomplish what we want to do. Maybe it’s searching out a YouTube video, or googling some articles, or finding someone in our communi...

Text Sue what you think! Lots of people ask if children with special needs can do ok with unschooling?  Parents have a lot of fears about handling the situation on their own, after years of relying on experts and fighting for your child to get the care they need.  It’s HARD to walk away and say, “Nevermind. This still isn’t good enough. I”m going to do it on my own.”  I get it - the backlash from...

Text Sue what you think! Are your kids wanting to play all the time? And you're worried about when they're ever going to be interested in learning? So much learning happens when humans are having fun! Play isn't something to do AFTER the learning is complete - it's where the learning really happens! I know, this seems foreign to most of us. Listen to the podcast because I want...

Text Sue what you think! A lot of people started their journey into home education last month. And from what I'm hearing, many are finding themselves on a rocky road! Let's talk about what could be going on, and why it might not be progressing the way you wanted it too. Remember, you don't have to do this alone. You can always reach out for support or to learn more about how unschoo...

Text Sue what you think! Lots of people are on the fence, trying to weigh it all out - making their lists for or against unschooling.  Obviously, with three now-adult unschoolers, my list of pros outweighed the cons.  So let me walk you through what I see as the pluses and the minuses of making this choice.  Because yes, there are a few things that many would consider negatives when they're c...

Text Sue what you think! This may be a little controversial to speak about why school isn't all it's cracked up to be, but here we go! This time of year, parents are evaluating the pros and the cons about their educational choices. This week, I want to talk to you about that! What's happening in the classroom that we'd like our kids to skip out on? And what does unschooling off...

Text Sue what you think! Even though unschoolers aren't "going back to school," this time of year can weigh heavily on us. I have a few ideas to help you through it all. And I'm doing a FREE WEBINAR: 7 Secrets of Successful Unschoolers ... and how we approach the Back-to-School Season This Unschooling Guide might also help: NOT Back to School Pinterest Boards mentioned on the p...

Text Sue what you think! If you're new to the idea of unschooling, here are a few tips to keep in mind. I can help you reframe some of the ideas that may be keeping you from successfully unschooling. It's  really simple! And if you need more support - join us in the coaching group. It's amazing how much your confidence can grow when you have the support you need! Creating Confidence...

Text Sue what you think! I went a couple minutes over my usual 5-10 minute goal because, you know, technology. We have a lot to talk about! If you're worried about your kid's focus on Technology, this podcast is for you! Let's open the conversation and see what's going on. I want to bring you a little clarity with my Six Ideas to Ponder About Technology and Kids. You don't...

Text Sue what you think! When you’re not using a lesson plan or a curriculum, focusing on strengths gives you a little bit of a guide… something to keep at the front of your mind as you’re moving along on your unschooling journey. Let's break down why this is so important. And even though the school way of focusing on gaps and weaknesses is so familiar, I want you to hear why it's not th...

Text Sue what you think! Parents come to me all the time saying, "My kids lack motivation!" But let's dig a little deeper and get to the heart of this worry/observation. Here's the link to the page with the transcript and resources: Transcript Page at Unschooling Mom2Mom More Unschooling Resources: Unschooling Guide: Deschooling Sue's Membership Group: Creating Confidence...

Text Sue what you think! Many of us do better when we have a trusted community to hang out with! Here are some tips to finding community or building it yourself.  This podcast will give you some tips and some suggestions for both.  Remember, one size does not fit all - so you may need to create something that works for you and your kids. Join us in the Membership group, if you'd like to surro...

Text Sue what you think! One of the most popular questions unschoolers/homeschoolers face is "What about Socialization?" It's asked so often, we frequently refer to it as "The S Word." It's not surprising when new people ask about this because we've all been so conditioned to believe that the schools PROVIDE the socialization that kids need. As many of us found o...

Text Sue what you think! We all wish we had a little more confidence, right? Remember, grow your knowledge, grow your support, and you'll grow your confidence with unschooling These 5 Steps will help you Grow Your Confidence in Unschooling 1 ) Know Your Why 2) Tackle Your Fears 3) Observe Your Child 4) Create Your Strategy 5) Identify Your Resources When you read that, do you think, "Gre...

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Text Sue what you think! Everyone is looking for a plan! A way to make unschooling work in their home. And we've all been convinced that "kids need structure." The problem is, we have a bit of a warped idea about what that means. It's not that unschoolers don't have a structure and even a schedule, they just have different priorities.  Let's talk about that and then I...

Text Sue what you think! Are you telling yourself that homeschooling/unschooling would be too hard for you? Are you listing out all the reasons it might not be a good idea? Sue Patterson shares 5 reasons TO homeschool your kids - especially in the unschooling way! If this inspires you, reach out for more resources! You don't have to do this alone! 1:1 Coaching with Sue Patterson Creating Conf...

Text Sue what you think! Are you worried about your teen having access to college if you choose the  unschooling route? Rest assured, unschoolers get into college all the time! Sue Patterson will walk you through an unschooling path to college. ________________________________ RESOURCES... Unschooling Transcripts - A Mini-Course for Parents of Unschooled Teens Homeschooled Teens: 75 Young People S...

Text Sue what you think! This recording was done prior to the winter holidays, when families are often trying to get together (even though 2020 was certainly an odd one for that!) But I'm having so many questions lately about how to deal with criticism from family and friends, when we're exploring or deciding to unschool. This quick podcast will help you! Read more about dealing with cri...

Text Sue what you think! When people begin to homeschool in a less-traditional way - like unschooling - they often worry if they are doing enough, providing enough, educating enough.  Sure, it would be a lot easier to follow a curriculum or just do what the teacher/expert told you to do. But now you’re aspiring for more than that kind of mindless following. While you recognize that the one-size-fi...