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Unschooling Mom2Mom
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!
Episodes
210 episodes
210 - Is Unschooling Enough? What it looks like day to day
What does unschooling look like day to day—and how do you know it’s enough?This is where most parents start to second-guess everything.If you’ve ever lwondered, “Is this enough?”—you’re not alone.We...
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209 - How Unschooling Kids Learn Math Without Curriculum (A Real Day, Hour by Hour)
How do unschoolers learn math without a curriculum?Can kids really learn math without school—and how do you know it’s enough?Here's a real “day in the life” of an unschooling teen. See exactly where math shows up—hour by hour—without...
208 - The Truth about Unschooling "Schedules"
“If we don’t use a curriculum... how do we plan anything?”It’s the number one question new unschoolers ask. If stepping away from traditional lesson plans makes you feel like you’ve lost your roadmap, this episode is for you! ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
202 - Unschooling the Olympics: No Curriculum Needed
When the Olympics roll around, it’s easy to feel pressure to “do something educational.”You don’t need a unit study, curriculum, or lesson plan for real learning to happen.Big cultural events like the Olympics are already rich with o...
201 - I Want to Do More to Teach — Why That Feeling Shows Up
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.
200 - Learning from Dragons - Without Planning a Thing!
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 natu...
199 - Why Deschooling Is Really for Parents: Letting Go of Schoolish Thinking
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’...
198 - When School-at-Home Homeschooling Stops Working
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.->
197 - Let Winter Be Winter: Resist Rushing into January
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...
196 - Unschooling in December: What Typical Days Really Look Like
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,...
195 - Confused About Unschooling? Let’s Talk It Out
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 ...
194 - The Unschooling Roller Coaster & Why You Shouldn't Ride Alone!
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:
193 - Your Thanksgiving Toolkit: 3 Tools to Handle Holiday Criticism
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 prac...
192 - Staying Grounded During Holiday Stress (Unschooling Parents)
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...
191 - When Your Child Plays All Day: Unschooling, Deschooling & Real Learning
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 f...
190 - Unschooling and Gratitude: Noticing What’s Going Right
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 Unsc...
#189 - How to Start Unschooling (Without Trying Every Homeschool Method First)
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...
#188 - Unschooling Halloween: Everyday Learning in Disguise
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 — Hallo...