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The Unschooling Mom2Mom podcast is a quick conversation with Sue Patterson, coach, author, and mother of 3 grown unschoolers. Sue shares inspiration and tips to help you find the unschooling confidence you're looking for!
Even if you’re more of a “homeschooler” than an “unschooler,” these 10 minute(ish) podcasts can help you find more joy in parenting, educating and connecting with your children!
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Text Sue what you think! Feeling lost about teaching is common when you step away from school. Sue Patterson explores why the urge to teach more keeps showing up — and why learning doesn’t depend on parents doing more teaching, but on staying focused on the learner. __________________ “I want to do more to teach, but I feel lost.” If that thought has crossed your mind, you’re not the only one. That feeling often shows up when you step away from school-based learning and realize you’re still ...
Text Sue what you think! How do kids really learn without curriculum? What if learning is hiding in the things we almost dismiss as “just for fun”? Let's use Appreciate a Dragon Day as a real-life example of how learning shows up naturally — through curiosity, imagination, conversation, and play — without planning lessons or following a curriculum. Parents exploring unschooling or questioning traditional homeschooling can learning how to notice learning instead of trying to engineer it. You’l...
Text Sue what you think! Many parents expect deschooling to work like a big reset button — pull kids out of school, give it a little time, and everything will fall into place. But when kids seem to be “vegging out,” parents often panic: Is this really how it’s supposed to work? In this episode, I unpack what’s actually happening in those moments — and why that panic makes sense. Leaving school doesn’t automatically erase the habits we learned growing up. Even when unschooling feels right, sch...
Text Sue what you think! When traditional homeschooling stops working, there’s nothing wrong with exploring your options. The Unschooling 101 mini-course can help. Let’s talk about what’s going on together. -> Unschooling 101 -> Creating Confidence Membership (Unschooling 101 is included) ___________________________ If you’ve been homeschooling for a while — especially in a more traditional or school-at-home way — there often comes a point when it just doesn’t feel like it’s working an...
Text Sue what you think! This post-holiday stretch can make even confident homeschooling and unschooling parents second-guess everything. But winter isn’t the time to push harder — even though everything around us insists we need to ‘get back on track. So what if we took a different approach? If the last semester felt less than stellar, it may not need a complete overhaul. It often just means real life showed up — and winter is asking for something different. This episode invites you to slow ...
Text Sue what you think! Unschooling in December doesn’t mean “taking a break from learning.” In this episode, Sue Patterson shares what typical unschooling days really look like during the holidays—slow mornings, cozy rhythms, spontaneous learning, busy outings, and the kinds of meaningful life experiences that traditional schooling often pushes aside. If you’ve wondered how unschooling families handle December, or if you’re transitioning away from school and worried about “falling behind,”...
Text Sue what you think! If you're having doubts or feeling overwhelmed, I have some options for you! You're not the only parent who enters December feeling confused about their homeschooling or unschooling choices. Sue Patterson shares nearly 30 years of experience here, offering reassurance and perspective. And even if you do need to pivot, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Unschooling is a practice — one small, brave decision at a time — and you don’t have to walk it alone. Links ment...
Text Sue what you think! Does unschooling feel like a roller coaster — some days confident, other days full of doubt? You’re not alone. This episode explores why the early stages feel so shaky and what actually helps parents feel steady again. We’ll talk about: • why deschooling feels so emotional and up-and-down • the hidden pressures that make you second-guess yourself • why doing this alone feels so much harder • what real, judgment-free support does for your confid...
Text Sue what you think! Worried about family questioning your unschooling over Thanksgiving? In this episode, Sue Patterson shares a simple Thanksgiving Toolkit to help you stay calm, grounded, and confident when the tough questions come. Grab 3 practical tools to steady yourself, respond (or not respond) with clarity, and keep the holiday peaceful for you and your kids. Thanksgiving Parent Bundle https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/product/Thanksgiving-Parent-Bundle Black Friday Deals ...
Text Sue what you think! The holidays can bring up all kinds of emotions — especially when you’re the unschooling parent walking into a room where everyone has an opinion. And even if people mean well, their questions can still hit tender spots or stir up old schooling fears. In today’s episode, we’ll talk about how to stay grounded when family members question your unschooling choices. I’ll walk you through five simple, steadying tips you can lean on during awkward moments — the same ones I ...
Text Sue what you think! Ever wonder if you’re doing enough when your child just wants to play all day — Legos, trampolines, video games — and you’re trying to trust unschooling? In this episode, Sue Patterson from Unschooling Mom2Mom answers a real email from a worried parent and explains: Why this “all play” phase is normal during deschooling, What’s actually happening in your child’s brain, How to shift from panic to partnership. How play builds real learning,&nb...
Text Sue what you think! Feeling stretched thin — or wondering if you’re doing enough? You’re not alone. But I have something simple you can try: Let's look at Gratitude through and unschooling lens! In this episode, Sue Patterson from Unschooling Mom2Mom shares how shifting toward gratitude can calm the chaos and help you see how much is already working in your unschooling life. She has created an Unschooling and Gratitude Hub over at the website. You'll find so many tips and resources for b...
Text Sue what you think! Thinking about unschooling but wondering if you have to “try everything else first”? You don’t. 💛 In this episode, Sue Patterson from Unschooling Mom2Mom shares a gentle pep talk for parents who feel called toward unschooling but still hesitate. Maybe you’re waiting for the right method, the right time, or the right confidence — but what if you’re already ready enough? Sue unpacks common fears, clears up misinformation from the homeschooling community, and reminds you...
Text Sue what you think! Unschooling + Halloween = real learning. 🎃 Discover how curiosity, culture, and connection replace curriculum this week with Sue Patterson’s gentle guidance. __________________________ No Need to Pause Learning — Halloween Is the Lesson! Ever wonder how you’re going to celebrate holidays — like Halloween or Día de los Muertos — and fit in the lessons you planned for the week? 🎃 Here’s the secret: you don’t have to choose. The holiday is the lesson. In this week’s Un...
Text Sue what you think! Watch Video Version Here Still searching for a checklist to prove you’re “doing it right”? In this episode, Sue Patterson breaks down why unschooling doesn’t come with boxes to check — and why that’s both scary and freeing. Join a coaching-call-inspired conversation about the brain’s habit of seeking structure, why we feel compelled to “perform” as parents, and how we can shift from tracking tasks to checking connection. If you’re a parent moving away from scho...
Text Sue what you think! (Spoiler: It’s Not) 🎁 Grab the Free PDF: 20 Reasons It’s Time to Unschool Your Teen If your teen is burned out, unmotivated, or just done with school, you’re not alone. So many parents wonder if it’s too late to change direction — too late to repair connection, too late to make learning joyful again. Sue Patterson shares what you need to know: ✨ It’s not too late — it’s right on time. You’ll hear why teens can still thrive with unschooling, how real...
Text Sue what you think! Autonomy doesn’t grow from obedience — it grows from real life experience. In this episode, Sue Patterson shares how unschooled kids learn to weigh pros and cons, think through choices, and develop real decision-making confidence. You’ll explore what cost/benefit thinking looks like in everyday life — from messy art projects to sports teams and video games — and why stepping back as a parent creates space for growth. Learn how unschooling gives kids the practice they ...
Text Sue what you think! Shaky start with homeschooling? You’re not failing—the plan is. Sue Patterson shares how to pivot from “school at home” to unschooling with confidence, reframe the “basics,” and calm the September wobble. + Q&A and resources to help right now. ___________________________ LAST DAY SALE Unschooling Mom2Mom Parent Toolkit: ALL 25 guides = $99 👉 https://suepatterson-unschooling.thinkific.com/courses/guides Annual Membership Sale: Year-round support with Sue & t...
Text Sue what you think! Worried you’re not doing enough as an unschooling parent? In this episode, Sue Patterson tackles common doubts about reading, math, technology, and “falling behind.” Learn how to reframe fears, spot real learning, and build confidence — plus hear about the Unschooling Parent Toolkit - with 25 Guides - to help you every step of the way. Are you lying awake at night wondering: Am I doing enough for my kids? You’re not alone. Let's dive into the doubts that creep i...
Text Sue what you think! We spent 12 years in school but left unprepared for real life — because school skipped the lessons that actually matter. In this episode, Sue Patterson shares 10 life skills adults wish they had learned in school, from money management and stress relief to media literacy and relationships. You’ll also hear how unschooling gives families the freedom to focus on these real-world skills naturally, without waiting until adulthood. 👉 Want support while you make unschooling...
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I’d love to hear more about shedding the shackles!
my daughter is about to turn 3 and I am looking into unschooling for her and eventually her younger brother. I saw your podcast recommended in a homeschooling Facebook group (comment section)
do u have let the state know you are unschooling