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#158 Unschooling 101: The Step-by-Step Strategy to Start Now 9:54

4d ago9:54

9:54

Text Sue what you think! Are you considering unschooling but wondering how to make it work for your family? In this episode, Sue Patterson—unschooling coach and mentor since the 1990s—shares a practical, step-by-step strategy to help you confidently navigate the transition away from traditional schooling. Discover how unschooling fosters connection…

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EU378: Bringing a Playful Energy to Our Days 30:53

10d ago30:53

30:53

In this episode, Pam, Anna, and Erika explore bringing a playful energy to our days. Shifting to a playful energy can be helpful when we’re feeling stuck, with spinning thoughts, worrying about the future, or focused on external expectations. We can cultivate a lightness and curiosity that helps us get creative and come up with many possibilities t…

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#157 Looking back & Moving Forward: Celebrating our Unschooling Community 5:42

12d ago5:42

5:42

Text Sue what you think! Are you curious about unschooling or looking for support on your journey? In this special year-end episode, I’m Sue Patterson, and I’m reflecting on an incredible year with the Unschooling Mom2Mom community. We’ll dive into how unschooling parents in my private membership group overcame fears, embraced real-life learning, a…

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#156 - Exploring Unschooling in this Liminal Space 8:16

17d ago8:16

8:16

Text Sue what you think! Let's use this weird week between Christmas and New Years as an opportunity to make a shift to an educational path that will actually work! Sue Patterson shares ideas for how to use this "liminal space" as your chance to pause, reflect and maybe see how shifting toward unschooling could be the solution to what happened in t…

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#155 - Turning Toward Winter - Learning with the Seasons 6:39

22d ago6:39

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Text Sue what you think! Join the Creating Confidence Community - Sue Patterson's private membership group for coaching, community, exclusive resources and connection with other parents. Only $49/month - no sign up fee for podcast listeners! Talk with Sue 1:1 - December offers discounted coaching calls http://www.suepatterson.as.me/december-discoun…

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EU377: Consent and Autonomy 33:19

25d ago33:19

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In this episode, Pam, Anna, and Erika dive into consent and autonomy. Moving towards respecting our children’s autonomy and consent is typically an important part of the unschooling journey. In our conversation, we talk about independence vs autonomy, looking for underlying needs, questioning societal messages, and moving from control to connection…

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EU376: Unschooling Stumbling Blocks: Weaving In Our Needs 37:05

1M ago37:05

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We are back with another episode in our Unschooling Stumbling Blocks series and we’re talking about weaving in our needs. When we first come to unschooling, it’s common to start questioning the traditional roles of parent and child. Maybe we go from seeing adult needs as the priority and then we swing on the pendulum over to meeting all of our chil…

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#154 Become an Unschooling Holiday Prepper: Surviving the Family Gatherings 9:53

2M ago9:53

9:53

Text Sue what you think! Are you ready for the questions about unschooling that always seem to come up at holiday gatherings? In this episode, we’re diving into strategies to confidently and calmly handle the curiosity, concerns, and critiques from family and friends. From preparing your kids for the common questions to navigating the worries that …

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EU375: Supporting Our Children’s Inner Voices 29:57

2M ago29:57

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In this episode, Pam, Anna, and Erika dive into supporting our children’s inner voices. External messages and cultural roles can disconnect us from our internal wisdom and knowing. Our unschooling lives give us an opportunity to provide time and space for our children to really tune into their inner voices, and showing them that we are curious abou…

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#153 - An Unschooling Shift to Gratitude 7:37

2M ago7:37

7:37

Text Sue what you think! Unschooling Gratitude Resources: Transcript (with all the links) https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/an-unschooling-shift-to-gratitude Unschooling Guide: Gratitude https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/product/Gratitude Gratitude Playlist (at YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSFuBDpzIUw&list=PLgAn6XIBfsvHCPbVWit8AVrPypj…

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EU374: Beyond the Golden Rule 20:38

2M ago20:38

20:38

In this episode, Pam, Anna, and Erika explore the popular maxim known as the Golden Rule, which states, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Once we realize how different people are, however, we can see how treating others how we would like to be treated may fall short in our relationships. We dive into an updated version, “Treat ot…

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152 - An Unschooler's Haunted House 6:25

3M ago6:25

6:25

Text Sue what you think! Get ready for an eerie twist on unschooling! In this Halloween special, Sue Patterson guides Unschooling Mom2Mom Podcast listeners through “An Unschooling Haunted House: It Could Never Happen... Or Could It?” This episode imagines the ultimate unschooling nightmare, where standardized tests, endless worksheets, and college-…

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EU373: Navigating Disagreements with Our Partner 57:55

3M ago57:55

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In this episode, Pam, Anna, and Erika talk about navigating disagreements with our partner. No matter how harmonious your relationship, disagreements will inevitably come up between two people. We share some tools that can help us navigate disagreements and give a few examples from our own lives where these have come into play. We hope you find our…

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#151 Understanding Unschooling - A Message for Friends & Family 10:24

3M ago10:24

10:24

Text Sue what you think! Are family members or friends concerned about your decision to unschool? Or are you a relative wondering what unschooling really means for your loved ones? In this episode, we dive deep into how unschooling works and address common worries and misconceptions. Sue Patterson shares practical insights on how family members can…

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#150 - Facing Unschooling Parents' #1 Fear 9:00

3M ago9:00

9:00

Text Sue what you think! Are you worried unschooling might "mess up" your kids? You're not alone! I asked my free Facebook group, and the #1 fear parents have about unschooling is the fear of somehow ruining their kids' future. In this week’s episode of the Unschooling Mom2Mom Podcast, I’m diving into why you don’t need to worry about this common f…

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EU372: Building Trust with Our Kids 35:39

3M ago35:39

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In this episode, Pam, Anna, and Erika talk about building trust with our children. We regularly mention trust on the podcast, as we’ve found that trust is the foundation of the strong relationships that help unschooling thrive. We had a lot of fun talking about ways to build trust in and with our children. We hope you find our conversation helpful …

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#149 Autumn Unschooling - Tapping into the Fall Season for Learning! 10:45

3M ago10:45

10:45

Text Sue what you think! Let's keep using the seasons as somewhat of a "structure" for learning as unschoolers! I'm sharing 6 ways your typical Autumn activities will provide all the learning your child needs! Yes - even language arts, math, science, social studies - everything you worry about! Whether you've been unschooling for a while, "almost" …

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EU371: Unschooling Stumbling Blocks: Transitional Ages and Seasons 50:30

4M ago50:30

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We are back with another episode in our Unschooling Stumbling Blocks series and we’re talking about transitional ages and seasons. While there is definitely not one path through childhood, there are common transitional ages where major changes typically occur. In this episode, we talk about some shifts that happen from the toddler to child years, b…

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EU370: There’s Plenty of Time 25:49

4M ago25:49

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In this episode, Pam, Anna, and Erika talk about one of Anna’s favorite sayings, “There’s plenty of time.” This mindset shift is so helpful in many different circumstances, making it a very useful tool! We talk about using it in busy moments, when thinking about learning and child development, and even in more urgent situations. This mindset shift …

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EU369: Unschooling Stumbling Blocks: People Are Different 39:29

5M ago39:29

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We are back with another episode in our Unschooling Stumbling Blocks series and we’re talking about how people are different. “People are different” has become a common refrain on the Exploring Unschooling Podcast and in the Living Joyfully Network and for good reason! Once we sink into the reality that people are truly so different—their prioritie…

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#148 Unschooling Billboards & Roadmaps 7:49

5M ago7:49

7:49

Text Sue what you think! In this Unschooling Mom2Mom Podcast, I want to tell you about some billboards and roadmaps - all pointing you toward unschooling the kids this year! Let's go through a few together as you start your road trip toward unschooling. UNSCHOOLING 101 Mini-Course If you'd like to dive a little deeper, here's the link I mentioned. …

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#147 Helping Unschooled Kids Navigate Questions 9:16

5M ago9:16

9:16

Text Sue what you think! Your kids are probably bumping into a few more questions than usual with neighborhood kids returning to school. This week, on the Unschooling Mom2Mom Podcast, Sue Patterson shares how parents can help their kids with some of the typical questions that may trip them up! Unschooling Resources Mentioned: NOT Back-to-School Web…

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EU368: Curiosity-Led Learning 34:11

5M ago34:11

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In this episode, Pam, Anna, and Erika talk about curiosity-led learning. We thought this would be a fun topic to dive into during this back-to-school season! Focusing on curiosity—our own and our kids’—can be so grounding. In this episode, we explore the definition of learning, how school-based learning looks different than learning through unschoo…

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#146 Celebrating a Decade of Unschooling Support! 7:18

5M ago7:18

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Text Sue what you think! The Unschooling Mom2Mom Facebook group is celebrating 10 years of offering unschooling support to parents! Plus, nearly 50K group members! And this podcast has passed the 300K download marker! Those are a lot of incredible milestones! I love that our Unschooling Community continues to grow. Our Annual NOT Back-to-School Onl…

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Teachers Turned Unschoolers (EU282 Encore) 1:22:46

5M ago1:22:46

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Let’s dive into a question I get pretty regularly, and that’s whether I have podcast episodes with unschooling parents that used to be teachers. It’s fun to ponder the why behind the question. Does it seem like a strange leap to make? To me, choosing teaching indicates an interest in children and in learning, so […]…

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#145 - Summer School for Unschoolers! 7:15

6M ago7:15

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Text Sue what you think! ... for PARENTS, that is! I'm sharing 5 Steps for an Unschooling Summer School program that you can tap into right now! I want to help you see how easy this can be! UNSCHOOLING RESOURCES MENTIONED: 2 Courses on Sale through July: Jumping Into Unschooling Learning Math WITHOUT Curriculum Use 50% Off Discount Code: summer24 h…

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#144 Unschoolers Don't Teach - What??? How is that ok?? 10:59

6M ago10:59

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Text Sue what you think! That's an alarming title, right? But it's something that's been a confusing point within the homeschooling and unschooling community. Unschoolers focus on the Learning instead of the Teaching. Yet, that is easily misconstrued as "Unschoolers don't Learn" or "Unschooling Parents are neglectful" - and NOTHING could be further…

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Exploring Unschooling Q&A (EU333 Encore) 49:06

6M ago49:06

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Anna, Erika, and I dive into listener questions! We talk about the fears and doubts that come up at the start of the unschooling journey, the idea of wanting to measure success, and what to do when a child is interested in a topic that seems too grown up for them. And as I mention […]Pam Laricchia

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Exploring Unschooling Q&A (EU328 Encore) 1:02:24

6M ago1:02:24

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Anna, Erika, and I dive into listener questions! We talk about navigating sibling and friend relationships, the idea of self-regulation when it comes to technology, and the journey of finding community and connection for ourselves and our children. And as I mention at the beginning of our conversation, our Q&A conversations aren’t focused on giving…

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#143 Loop Scheduling - and Unschooling? 10:02

7M ago10:02

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Text Sue what you think! Are you trying to get organized but wonder how that can work with unschooling? Loop Scheduling is a possiblity! In this week's Unschooling Mom2Mom Podcast, Sue talks about how to keep the concept of unschooling alive and well AND still do Loop Scheduling if you'd like! Nope - it's not going to look the same as how tradition…

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#142 Overcoming Difficult Situations - as the only homeschoolers in the room! 8:34

7M ago8:34

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Text Sue what you think! Gatherings with friends and family can happen all year long! And when you've decided to do something different, all eyes are on you - or at least it can feel like that. This week's podcast is to help you manage these tricky situations and feel good about your responses. Thinking specificallly about how to prepare for variou…

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Exploring Unschooling Q&A (EU322 Encore) 48:30

7M ago48:30

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Anna, Erika, and I dive into listener questions! We talk about cocooning and connecting with young teens, the mainstream concept of productivity and how we get curious about external messages of judgment, and the idea of an “ideal unschooler.” And as I mention at the beginning of our conversation, our Q&A conversations aren’t focused on […]…

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#141 Father's Day: Unschooling Lessons from the Side of the Pool 9:18

7M ago9:18

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Text Sue what you think! Happy Father's Day! Sharing a Bonus podcast from Unschooling Mom2Mom to help make sense of some of the confusion out on the internet. Sue Patterson shares some stories from her own dad, that offers a little Father's Day insight! Reach out if you need a little more help. Private Coaching Calls in June are only $50/half hour!…

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#140 Summertime Unschooling! 13:45

7M ago13:45

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Text Sue what you think! Want to dip your toes in the idea of unschooling? We have so much LESS PRESSURE during the summer months - why not give it a try? This week's Unschooling Mom2Mom Podcast will show you how you can do that - with ideas and resource links to help you figure it all out! NEW: Seasonal Unschooling Guide: Summer! 30 pages of ideas…

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Exploring Unschooling Q&A (EU314 Encore) 56:58

7M ago56:58

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Anna, Erika, and I dive into listener questions! We explore technology and “screen time,” deschooling, connection, and validation. And as I mention at the beginning of our conversation, our Q&A conversations aren’t focused on giving anyone the “right” answer. That’s because there isn’t a universal “right” answer for any given situation that will wo…

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EU367: The Abundance Mindset 33:46

8M ago33:46

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In this episode, Pam, Anna, and Erika explore the abundance mindset. We often find ourselves thinking about abundance versus scarcity in conversations on the podcast and in the Living Joyfully Network. In this episode, we dive into the many ways that shifting to abundance has helped us and our families with creative problem solving. We […]…

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#139 How Do I Know If Unschooling Isn't Working? 10:27

8M ago10:27

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Text Sue what you think! Have you ever wondered, How Will I know if Unschooling Isn't Working for my family? Or maybe someone is asking you how you'll know when to throw in the towel on unschooling? That's what I'm talking about this week. 6 SIGNS that Unschooling Isn't Working No judgement - it's not going to work for every parent! But let's talk …

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#138 Unschooling and Mother's Day 12:20

8M ago12:20

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Text Sue what you think! Let's celebrate in a way that really WORKS for you, Mom! This podcast will help you see that waiting around for others to appreciate us may not be the best approach. Sue Patterson shares practical tips to help you feel good about Mother's Day this year. Lots of links at the website too: MOTHER'S DAY ULTIMAE COLLECTION PAGE …

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EU366: Talking Consent with Sara Davidson 1:11:22

8M ago1:11:22

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Pam and Anna are joined by Living Joyfully Network member Sara Davidson to talk about what she’s been learning about consent. Sara was previously on the podcast in episode 312. It was great to hear her family updates and to dive deep into the topic of consent. We talked about four different types of consent, […]…

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206: A Birthday Chat 25:17

9M ago25:17

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Today, on my birthday, I’m chatting about ageing, experimenting, taking risks, encouraging others, and other things. Show Notes I mentioned: The Self Directed podcast with the Conrads Episode 65 of the Self Directed podcast: Sue Elvis / Stories of an Unschooling Family The Unschooling Together community Podcast episode 3, Getting Older, Admitting O…

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Unlocking Learning: The Unschooling Approach Explained 11:24

9M ago11:24

11:24

Text Sue what you think! If school or curriculum isn't working for your kids anymore, unschooling is an option I want you to know about. Don't dump more money into yet another curriculum suggestion that's going to gather dust or cause power struggles. You home life can be so much better than that! This Unschooling Mom2Mom Podcast will help you unde…

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EU365: The Independence Agenda 32:59

9M ago32:59

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In this episode, Pam, Anna, and Erika dive into a very interesting lens on parenting—the independence agenda. It’s fascinating to see how this seemingly reasonable goal of fostering our children’s independence can get in the way of not only our relationship with them, but their developing self-awareness and inner voice. We talk about how different …

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205: Chatting with My Unschooled Author Daughter 1:07:26

9M ago1:07:26

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I’m back with my author daughter Imogen! In this episode, we’re chatting about… Writing and how Imogen is promoting and selling her YA novels Collaboration and how we achieve more when we work together The ups and downs of social media We also share some news and tell a couple of stories, including the one about my frightening Frida Kahlo eyebrows!…

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#136 How do Unschoolers Learn Subjects WITHOUT Curriculum? 12:43

9M ago12:43

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Text Sue what you think! That's one of the biggest questions from parents looking into unschooling? It's what we talked about in April's Unschooling Question of the Month. And even after an hour of talking about it on the video (recording here) Sue Patterson shares even more about how unschooling provides everything your child will need! Free PDF m…

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EU364: Unschooling Stumbling Blocks: Including Kids in Decisions 30:53

9M ago30:53

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We are back with another episode in our Unschooling Stumbling Blocks series and we’re talking about including kids in decisions. There are many reasons why parents may rush through big decisions without giving children a chance to weigh in, but we’ve found that including kids in decisions provides us with useful questions and information, helps […]…

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#135: What's Wrong with "A Little Curriculum?" 10:00

10M ago10:00

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Text Sue what you think! Learning to unschool can be scary - and it's not unusual for parents to hang onto "a little curriculum" for certain subjects. Usually, it's the ones we don't feel that comfortable with. And why is that? Maybe it's simple preferences - but maybe it's because of the way schools taught us! This week, I want to encourage you to…

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EU363: Deschooling 44:27

10M ago44:27

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Deschooling is a bit of a buzzword in homeschooling and alternative education spaces at the moment. So, let’s dive in! Pam, Anna, and Erika talk about the definition of the word, what that transition to unschooling can look like for parents and adults, the importance of letting go of expectations, some of the paradigm shifts […]…

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#134: Finding Your People - How DO Unschoolers Find Each Other? 11:46

10M ago11:46

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Text Sue what you think! Are you having trouble finding other unschooling families? Or maybe you’d just like to find people who don’t want to talk about curriculum all the time? This week, I'm sharing 5 ways you can find the people who are going to make this unschooling journey more enjoyable. It's so great to find others who are also working their…

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EU362: On the Journey with Kendel Ricker 55:48

10M ago55:48

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We’re back with another On the Journey episode! We had a delightful conversation with Living Joyfully Network member Kendel Ricker. Kendel is an unschooling mom of two kids, 11 and 9, and she shared some of her journey with us. Kendel’s own education included homeschooling, private school, and public school, as well as university and […]…

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#133: Pi Day - Your Unschooling Reality Check 11:49

10M ago11:49

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Text Sue what you think! Pi Day is this Week! And maybe you're looking for some ideas or wondering what to do if your kid isn't really into it. Let's get real about PiDay! Collection of 85 Pi Day Memes and Jokes here: https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/pi-day Pinterest Board: Pi Day https://www.pinterest.com/umom2mom/pi-day-fun/ Strewing Calendar h…

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