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BONUS: Pi Day Without the Hype — When “Fun Learning” Falls Flat

Pi Day is one of those holidays parents often try to make “fun.” But sometimes the issue isn’t the activity — it’s the hype.Here's a quick unschooling perspective on Pi Day and why kids often respond better to c...

March 13, 2026 • Season 5 • Episode 207 • 5:34

206 Quirky Kids: Unschooling and Neurodivergence

What can unschooling families learn from the neurodivergent community?In this episode, Sue Patterson looks at how our understanding of “quirky” kids has changed over the years—and why many unschooling parents are learning from app...

March 09, 2026 • Season 5 • Episode 206 • 8:53

205 - Do You Need to Revisit Deschooling? When Unschooling Doubts Show Up

Do you need to revisit deschooling as your child gets older? Many unschooling and homeschooling parents start worrying about learning gaps, grade levels, falling behind, and whether unschooling is “working.”Deschooling is ofte...

March 03, 2026 • Season 5 • Episode 204 • 6:02

204 - Those Voices in Your Head? Let Me Elbow In

If you’re an unschooling or homeschooling parent struggling with doubt, internal criticism, or wondering if you’re doing enough, this episode is for you. We talk about how unschooling confidence is built through daily reinforcement — not one-ti...

February 27, 2026 • Season 5 • Episode 204 • 7:22

203 - The Real Reason Your Unschooling Confidence Disappears (And How to Strengthen It)

You feel steady about unschooling… and then one comment, one comparison, one tired day — and you spiral.Why does confidence disappear so fast?Let's unpack why unschooling confidence doesn’t “stick” — even when you underst...

February 14, 2026 • Season 5 • Episode 203 • 6:31

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I understand this intellectually, but in actuality? I don’t know what to do with myself. my autistic, Pda, adhd son hates anything remotely looking like a formal academic lesson. So give those up. Okay. My son has never gone to formal school. We have homeschooled always. But his dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, executive dysfunction, etc., give me pause to fully step away from any kind of explicit help in those areas. And I still don't know what to do with MYSELF all day everyday... 🤪 This may not be the kind of feed back you are looking for... 😊

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