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#184 - Shaky Start? Pivot Homeschool to Unschooling (+ Q & A)


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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.

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Those first weeks can feel shaky—kids resist, plans unravel, and the “Am I doing enough?” spiral kicks in. In this expanded episode, Sue explains why early plans collapse (hint: school conditioning), how to see resistance as feedback, and simple ways to pivot toward connection, curiosity, and real learning at home.

You’ll learn:
– Why “school at home” breaks down + what works
– How kids learn reading, writing, and math in real life (no power struggles)
– When things feel dull or screens dominate
– A mindset check to quiet the doubts
– Balancing expectations
– What “letting kids lead” looks like

Q&A: pivot vs sticking with it | child-led” in practice | “falling behind” & the basics | resistance & grit | balancing expectations

RESOURCES:
Unschooling 101: https://suepatterson-unschooling.thinkific.com/courses/Unschooling101

Unschooling Math: https://suepatterson-unschooling.thinkific.com/courses/unschooling-math

Technology Guide: https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/product/Technology

Dealing with Critics: https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/product/Critics-&-Naysayers

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