Ready to explore the transformative power of child-led learning?

Meet Leah McDermott, an unschooling mom of three, former educator, grown homeschooler, and natural learning advocate. In this episode, Leah shares her unique journey from being homeschooled to teaching in the traditional classroom to unschooling, where she discovered that play, curiosity, trust, and connection are the true catalysts for deep and meaningful education.

Join us as we dive into the heart of natural learning, discussing why recognizing your child’s innate strengths, talents, and interests is essential to unlocking their full potential. 

Key Takeaways:

• From Classroom to Natural Learning: Leah’s personal story behind why she left behind conventional teaching and it’s methods to embrace the freedom of unschooling, and how it transformed her children’s learning experiences and the experiences of family.

Whether you're new to homeschooling or simply looking to deepen your connection with your child, Leah’s wisdom will inspire you to trust the process, embrace the journey, and see learning through a new lens. This episode is a call to let go of educational checklists and instead celebrate the joy of learning naturally, together.

Connect with Leah: Leah is an unschooling mom of three adventurous boys who thrive in nature. With a background in education, including two Master’s degrees in Reading and Curriculum, Leah shifted her focus from traditional teaching to embrace the world of natural learning at home. Today, she empowers families globally to rediscover the joy of learning through nature, play, and child-led exploration.

You can find Leah on Instagram @yournaturallearner, listen to her podcast, The Diary of An Unschooler, or connect via her website bridgeacademy.us.

Episode Resources:

• Read about Kirsten Olson’s research on 7 school wounds (educational trauma) in this article by Dr. Peter Gray