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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 from a worried parent and explains:

•  Why this “all play” phase is normal during deschooling, 
• What’s actually happening in your child’s brain,
•  How to shift from panic to partnership. 
• How play builds real learning, 
• Why motivation returns naturally
• How to support your child without slipping into passivity or overcontrol.

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https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/is-play-enough-what-legos-trampolines-video-games-teach-us-about-learning

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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 Unschooling Mom2Mom shares how shifting toward gratitude can calm the chaos and help you see how much is already working in your unschooling life.

She has created an Unschooling and Gratitude Hub over at the website. You'll find so many tips and resources for bringing gratitude into your homes. You’ll learn how to spot real learning in everyday moments, model gratitude for your kids, and rebuild calm and connection at home — without adding another “to-do.”

💛 Explore the Unschooling & Gratitude Hub for practical tools, videos, and journaling prompts: unschoolingmom2mom.com/unschooling-and-gratitude

The transcript for this podcast is also at the Hub

OTHER RESOURCES MENTIONED: 

Unschooling Guide: Gratitude

15 Day Gratitude Challenge: In the membership

Unschooling Mom2Mom Pinterest Board: Gratitude

Unschooling Mom2Mom YouTube Playlist: Unschooling Gratitude

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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 still hesitate. Maybe you’re waiting for the right method, the right time, or the right confidence — but what if you’re already ready enough?

Sue unpacks common fears, clears up misinformation from the homeschooling community, and reminds you that unschooling isn’t extreme — it’s human.

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for more resources, and join the Creating Confidence Membership for weekly support and encouragement. (Discounted for Podcast listeners - no sign-up fee!)

Read the Transcript here: 
https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/the-path-to-unschooling-how-to-know-when-youre-ready-to-start

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Unschooling + Halloween = real learning. 🎃
Discover how curiosity, culture, and connection replace curriculum this week with Sue Patterson’s gentle guidance.

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No Need to Pause Learning — Halloween Is the Lesson!

Ever wonder how you’re going to celebrate holidays — like Halloween or Día de los Muertos — and fit in the lessons you planned for the week? 🎃
Here’s the secret: you don’t have to choose. The holiday is the lesson.

In this week’s Unschooling Mom2Mom Podcast episode, Sue shows how these fall celebrations are filled with real learning opportunities — from spooky storytelling and candy math to science, art, and cultural history. You’ll see how learning weaves naturally into family traditions when you slow down, stay curious, and let the season lead the way.

Whether you’re almost unschooling or a (usually) confident unschooler, this conversation will help you relax, reconnect, and see the everyday learning that’s already happening all around you.

🎃 Inside the Episode:

• How to let Halloween be the lesson
• Subject-by-subject learning ideas (Language Arts, Math, Science, Fine Arts, and Social Studies)
• Día de los Muertos projects that connect heart, history, and creativity
• How connection teaches more than curriculum ever could

💡 Resources Mentioned:

• Blog post: Unschooling & Halloween Hub
• 🎧 “An Unschooler’s Haunted House” — a fun, spooky throwback episode
• 🍂 Seasonal Unschooling Guide for Autumn
  
  
• 📅 November Strewing Calendar — packed with easy ideas + a private portal showing the learning behind them

✨ Subscribe on YouTube or your favorite podcast app for weekly encouragement — and remember, pausing curriculum doesn't mean pausing LEARNING.

Holidays can BE the lessons! 

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Still searching for a checklist to prove you’re “doing it right”?

In this episode, Sue Patterson breaks down why unschooling doesn’t come with boxes to check — and why that’s both scary and freeing. 

Join a coaching-call-inspired conversation about the brain’s habit of seeking structure, why we feel compelled to “perform” as parents, and how we can shift from tracking tasks to checking connection. If you’re a parent moving away from school-style validation toward real life learning, this episode will help you reframe success, reconnect with your child, and trust your own rhythm.

Keywords: unschooling, deschooling, homeschooling, checklist mentality, parenting without curriculum, connection over structure, unschooling parents, free-range learning, trusting your rhythm

You’ll learn:

• Why our obsession with checklists comes from a school-brain still wired for “right answers”
• How unschooling challenges that structure — and what to do instead
• A simple daily question to replace “Did I finish the list?” with “Did we connect today?”
• Why “progress” looks different in unschooling — and how to see what’s real

Resources mentioned:

• 365 Days of Deschooling
• Seasonal Unschooling Guides 
• Strewing Calendar
• Creating Confidence Unschooling Membership (community & coaching)

Tune in to reset your checklist culture and rediscover freedom, curiosity, and trust in learning together.

Listen now on all major podcast platforms.

Read the transcript here at the Unschooling Mom2Mom Blog.

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(Spoiler: It’s Not)

 🎁 Grab the Free PDF: 20 Reasons It’s Time to Unschool Your Teen

If your teen is burned out, unmotivated, or just done with school, you’re not alone.
So many parents wonder if it’s too late to change direction — too late to repair connection, too late to make learning joyful again.

Sue Patterson shares what you need to know: 
 ✨ It’s not too late — it’s right on time.

You’ll hear why teens can still thrive with unschooling, how real learning never depended on school, and how rebuilding trust and curiosity at home changes everything.

 Get all the resources for parents of teens in Sue's Creating Confidence Membership Group

💚 Resources You Need: 

•  Homeschooled Teens book → https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/product/homeschooled-teens-book
• Free companion guide: 20 Reasons It’s Time to Unschool Your Teen
• Transcripts Course → https://suepatterson-unschooling.thinkific.com/courses/unschooling-transcripts
• Creating Confidence Membership →  Get all the resources for parents of teens in Sue's Creating Confidence Membership Group https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/creating-confidence-membership

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Autonomy doesn’t grow from obedience — it grows from real life experience.

In this episode, Sue Patterson shares how unschooled kids learn to weigh pros and cons, think through choices, and develop real decision-making confidence. You’ll explore what cost/benefit thinking looks like in everyday life — from messy art projects to sports teams and video games — and why stepping back as a parent creates space for growth. Learn how unschooling gives kids the practice they need to trust themselves, one choice at a time.

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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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Worried you’re not doing enough as an unschooling parent? 

In this episode, Sue Patterson tackles common doubts about reading, math, technology, and “falling behind.” Learn how to reframe fears, spot real learning, and build confidence — plus hear about the Unschooling Parent Toolkit - with 25 Guides - to help you every step of the way.

Are you lying awake at night wondering: Am I doing enough for my kids? You’re not alone. Let's dive into the doubts that creep in when families move away from traditional homeschooling and into unschooling - and find some SOLUTIONS!

You’ll hear why worries about reading, math, technology, and “falling behind” show up for nearly every parent — and how to reframe them so you can see the real learning that’s happening in your home. Sue shares practical examples from everyday life, mindset shifts that help you shake off school conditioning, and encouragement from her 30+ years of unschooling experience.

👉 And if you’re ready for deeper support, check out the Unschooling Mom2Mom Parent Toolkit — 25 step-by-step guides covering academics, technology, socialization, critics, seasonal learning, and more. 

Get ALL 25 Unschooling Guides for only $99 - through September 30.   https://suepatterson-unschooling.thinkific.com/courses/guides

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We spent 12 years in school but left unprepared for real life — because school skipped the lessons that actually matter. In this episode, Sue Patterson shares 10 life skills adults wish they had learned in school, from money management and stress relief to media literacy and relationships. You’ll also hear how unschooling gives families the freedom to focus on these real-world skills naturally, without waiting until adulthood.

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• Creating Confidence Membership Group
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