When we started Unschooling Mom2Mom back in 2014, I had no idea it would grow into a space that would support thousands of families across the world—but 11 years later, here we are. 💛

🎉 Happy Anniversary to all of us!

Unschooling Mom2Mom has stood the test of time. 🌻

Because even though the online landscape is always changing, certain truths about unschooling still hold up—year after year, family after family.

If you’ve ever found yourself thinking:
🌀 “Am I doing this right?”
🌀 “Is this even working?”
🌀 “Why does everyone else seem so confident?”
...this community is for you.

So much of this journey is easier when you know you’re not the only one. Finding community can be a game changer for decreasing your doubt and growing your confidence.

Have you found unschoolers to brainstorm with? Has Unschooling Mom2Mom helped you? Let me know in the comments.

___________DON'T MISS THIS!______________

If you want hand-holding through this (often stressful) season, join the Not Back to School 30-Day Reset. 

The 2025 Cohort starts together on August 11th.

But you can get an Early Bird discount AND a ton of Bonus resources if you hop on this before July is over! August 1st is on FRIDAY - I know, crazy - but don't miss out!

https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/NBTS-2025

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Come spend a week with us!

• Creating Confidence Options
• UNSCHOOLING 101 Course
• Math WITHOUT Curriculum Course
• Unschooling Transcript Course
• Seasonal Unschooling Guides 
• Private 1:1 Coaching with Sue
  
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  Free Email List with weekly unschooling resources

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Feeling the pressure as everyone heads back to school?
Even the most committed unschooling parents can feel a wave of doubt this time of year.

In this episode, we’ll talk about:
 – Why second-guessing shows up (even when you know unschooling is right)
– How to stay grounded when the school supply sales and social media posts start rolling in
– What real support looks like during this season of uncertainty

You don’t have to do this alone.

 If the back-to-school energy is messing with your mindset, this episode is for you!

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✨ NOT Back to School: 2025 Cohort

When everyone’s going back to school—and you’re not—it’s completely normal to feel the pressure.
Even if you’re still unsure about unschooling, one thing’s clear: that school bus isn’t stopping at your house this year.

You don’t have to figure this out alone.

Join a group of parents walking this same path—asking the same questions, finding their footing, and building something better for their families.

That’s exactly what the Not Back to School: 30-Day Guided Reset is here for.

A full month of coaching, encouragement, and specific resources to help you start the year feeling confident and supported.

🎁 Sign up by July 31 to get Early Bird pricing ($99) and unlock exclusive bonuses!

👉 https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/NBTS-2025

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Choose the level of support that fits you best—from daily encouragement to live coaching and community.

Come spend a week with us!

• Creating Confidence Options
• UNSCHOOLING 101 Course
• Math WITHOUT Curriculum Course
• Unschooling Transcript Course
• Seasonal Unschooling Guides 
• Private 1:1 Coaching with Sue
  
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  Free Email List with weekly unschooling resources

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🎮 How to Connect with Your Gamer Teen (Without Pushing Them Away)

Do you feel like your teen is slipping away—and gaming is the wall between you?

You’re not alone. Whether you're unschooling or just trying to build a healthier relationship with your teen, this episode will help parents reframe what gaming means and how your reactions might be unintentionally creating more distance.

In this episode of the Unschooling Mom2Mom Podcast, Sue Patterson (unschooling coach, mom of 3 grown unschoolers, and author of Homeschooled Teens) explores:

• Why “roommate mode” isn’t disconnection—it’s maturity.
• How presence without pressure can rebuild trust.
• Ways parents accidentally sabotage connection (even with good intentions).
• How gaming can be a bridge—not a barrier—to deeper relationships.
• 5 questions you can start asking today to connect with your gamer teen.

Whether you unschool or not, this conversation will show you how simple shifts in language and presence can spark meaningful moments—without forcing anything or hovering awkwardly.

💬 Grab the free PDF: Tips for Healthier Tech Interactions with Kids
https://unschooling-mom2mom.ck.page/55b73066c7

👩🏼‍💻 Join the Membership Group for community and coaching!  

https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/creating-confidence-membership

📬 Stay in the loop + weekly encouragement
Join Sue’s email list for podcast updates, YouTube extras, and unschooling tools that actually work.

📌 Chapters
0:00 Why It Feels Like You’re Losing Connection
1:49 Welcome
2:37 Unschooling Resources
3:09 What “Roommate Mode” Really Means
4:09 Was It Ever True Connection During Curriculum?
5:12 Presence Without Pressure
6:06 Using Gaming as a Bridge
7:56 Membership for Parents of Teens
9:19 Free PDF
10:00 Parenting in a New Way—Letting Connection Evolve

✨ Subscribe + Rate if this helped!
 And remember, connection isn’t lost—it’s just changing form.

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Whether you prefer daily encouragement or a supportive community with live coaching, you can explore it all and see what fits your family best.

Choose the level of support that fits you best—from daily encouragement to live coaching and community.

Come spend a week with us!

• Creating Confidence Options
• UNSCHOOLING 101 Course
• Math WITHOUT Curriculum Course
• Unschooling Transcript Course
• Seasonal Unschooling Guides 
• Private 1:1 Coaching with Sue
  
  Stay Connected:
  Free Email List with weekly unschooling resources

www.UnschoolingMom2Mom.com

If you're feeling stuck, let's talk!

Every June, I open up discounted private coaching sessions—because I know this is the time when so many parents are pulling their kids from school or rethinking their homeschooling path. 

But what should you actually do next?

A private coaching call can offer the clarity and confidence you need right now. Whether you’re brand new to unschooling, feeling overwhelmed by choices, or just want someone to help you see your child’s strengths more clearly and maybe you're next steps forward—I’ve got you.

This kind of call is for you if:
 – You’re pulling your child from school and want to know what to do first
 – You’re second-guessing your unschooling journey and need support
 – You’re craving a judgment-free space to brainstorm with someone who’s raised grown unschoolers

💬 Membership is a great resource too—but sometimes, you just want a private, one-on-one session focused entirely on you and your family.

🎯 This weekend is your chance to get the special coaching rate before it goes away on Monday night! $50/half-hour call. 

(Some parents are setting up a schedule of MONTHLY half hour calls, grabbing the good price. That's a great idea too!)

 Book your call here: 

http://www.suepatterson.as.me/June2025

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You don't have to do this alone.

Try Creating Confidence free for 7 days.

Whether you prefer daily encouragement or a supportive community with live coaching, you can explore it all and see what fits your family best.

Choose the level of support that fits you best—from daily encouragement to live coaching and community.

Come spend a week with us!

• Creating Confidence Options
• UNSCHOOLING 101 Course
• Math WITHOUT Curriculum Course
• Unschooling Transcript Course
• Seasonal Unschooling Guides 
• Private 1:1 Coaching with Sue
  
  Stay Connected:
  Free Email List with weekly unschooling resources

www.UnschoolingMom2Mom.com

If unschooling feels harder than you expected, you’re not alone. In this episode, Sue Patterson walks you through 10 of the most common struggles parents face when they start unschooling — from doubting your instincts to feeling overwhelmed by outside pressure.

We’ll explore why these challenges come up, how to reframe them, and what practical steps you can take to move from fear to confidence. Whether you're brand new to unschooling or just having a tough week, this episode will help you feel seen, supported, and ready to move forward.

🔗 Read the Transcript & get the full list and resources here:

From Doubt to Confidence: 10 Unschooling Struggles You Can Overcome 

Get the FREE PDF to Dive Deeper: 

Tackling 10 Common Struggles

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Whether you prefer daily encouragement or a supportive community with live coaching, you can explore it all and see what fits your family best.

Choose the level of support that fits you best—from daily encouragement to live coaching and community.

Come spend a week with us!

• Creating Confidence Options
• UNSCHOOLING 101 Course
• Math WITHOUT Curriculum Course
• Unschooling Transcript Course
• Seasonal Unschooling Guides 
• Private 1:1 Coaching with Sue
  
  Stay Connected:
  Free Email List with weekly unschooling resources

www.UnschoolingMom2Mom.com

Worried about how to create a high school transcript for your unschooler or relaxed homeschooler?? 

You’re not alone—and you don’t have to wait until senior year (or ditch your unschooling approach) to figure it out. In this episode, Sue Patterson shares why it’s actually easier and more empowering to start thinking about transcripts long before you “need” one.

Whether your teen is headed to college, trade school —or isn’t sure yet— setting up a transcript will show you how to see the learning already happening, document it gently, and keep future doors open without shifting away from the educational approach you and your teen loves.

How about...

• 5 reasons to start thinking about transcripts earlier
• How to translate real-world learning into academic language
• Common fears—and how to shift your mindset
• Why transcripts are just a tool, nothing to fear

🎁 Podcast listener bonus: Use code PODCAST to get the full Unschooling Transcripts Course for just $65 (reg. $99).

Let me know what you think of this!

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Whether you prefer daily encouragement or a supportive community with live coaching, you can explore it all and see what fits your family best.

Choose the level of support that fits you best—from daily encouragement to live coaching and community.

Come spend a week with us!

• Creating Confidence Options
• UNSCHOOLING 101 Course
• Math WITHOUT Curriculum Course
• Unschooling Transcript Course
• Seasonal Unschooling Guides 
• Private 1:1 Coaching with Sue
  
  Stay Connected:
  Free Email List with weekly unschooling resources

www.UnschoolingMom2Mom.com

Don't Miss: Free End-of-Year Celebration Checklist!

What if the school year didn’t go as planned?
It's ok to call it "Done!"

Sue Patterson shares supportive, real-world advice for homeschoolers and unschoolers who feel like they fell short this year. You’ll learn how to let go of guilt, reframe “unfinished” learning, and even throw a meaningful end-of-year celebration — whether your child is 8 or 18.

Plus, Sue walks you through how to spot real learning in your everyday life and use it to create progress reports, transcripts, or just reassurance for yourself.

Whether you're transitioning to unschooling or wrapping up your final homeschooling year, this episode will help you end the year with confidence and clarity. 💛

Resources mentioned:

•  Free End-of-Year Party PDF - Celebration Checklist 
• Membership Group - for Teen Version of Wrapping Up the Year PDF
• Coaching with Sue
• Transcript Link

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Whether you prefer daily encouragement or a supportive community with live coaching, you can explore it all and see what fits your family best.

Choose the level of support that fits you best—from daily encouragement to live coaching and community.

Come spend a week with us!

• Creating Confidence Options
• UNSCHOOLING 101 Course
• Math WITHOUT Curriculum Course
• Unschooling Transcript Course
• Seasonal Unschooling Guides 
• Private 1:1 Coaching with Sue
  
  Stay Connected:
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What Is Deschooling? 5 Reasons to Make It a Priority

Deschooling isn’t a one-time break—it’s an essential shift that helps unschooling thrive. In this episode, Sue Patterson shares 5 quick reasons to actually prioritize deschooling and what happens when we don’t.

🎧 Whether you’re just getting started or circling back after burnout, I want to help  you reconnect with your why—and get rid of some of that sneaky school baggage - AND see practical suggestions for HOW to deschool whether you're unschooling, homeschooling more traditionally, or just thinking about it.

🔗 NEED MORE?

Unschooling Guide: Deschooling

Unschooling Guide: Brainstorming

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DESCHOOLING at the Website:
https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/deschooling

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Whether you prefer daily encouragement or a supportive community with live coaching, you can explore it all and see what fits your family best.

Choose the level of support that fits you best—from daily encouragement to live coaching and community.

Come spend a week with us!

• Creating Confidence Options
• UNSCHOOLING 101 Course
• Math WITHOUT Curriculum Course
• Unschooling Transcript Course
• Seasonal Unschooling Guides 
• Private 1:1 Coaching with Sue
  
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You might not think so—especially if your own experience with Shakespeare involved interpreting metaphors, writing sonnets, or slogging through line-by-line analysis.

But unschoolers?
They get to explore Shakespeare in ways that feel natural, creative, and even fun.
Especially this week on Talk Like Shakespeare Day (April 23rd)

In this Unschooling Mom2Mom Podcast episode, I’ll share how families bring Shakespeare into their lives without schoolifying it. We’ll talk about:

• The real subjects kids are tapping into (language, history, psychology, and more)
• Where Shakespeare still shows up in our movies, memes, and everyday phrases
• How unschoolers connect with timeless characters and stories—without tests or textbooks

You’ll also hear about some of the more playful ways kids engage with Shakespeare: emoji matching games, Elizabethan Translator tools, and crafting insults that would make the Bard himself chuckle. I truly think Shakespeare would’ve loved this unschooling approach!

All the links are at the blogpost:
Unschoolers Learn Shakespeare Without Curriculum

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🎁 Grab your free Emoji - Shakespeare Phrases Game PDF with modern phrases straight from his plays— here's the link:
https://unschooling-mom2mom.kit.com/666a0ee18a

Perfect for Talk Like Shakespeare Day (April 23!) or anytime your family wants to dive into literature with a little less pressure and a lot more play.

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Strewing Calendar
If you're looking for fun reminders of celebrations throughout the month (like Talk like Shakespeare Day!), this inexpensive tool will give you printable calendars, weekly resource links, and a private portal that connects each day with the learning objectives that weave through. We've done all the work for you - you AND the kids are going to love it!
https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/strewing-calendars

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Pinterest: Shakespeare for Unschoolers and Homeschoolers
https://www.pinterest.com/umom2mom/shakespeare-for-unschoolers-and-homeschoolers/

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Whether you prefer daily encouragement or a supportive community with live coaching, you can explore it all and see what fits your family best.

Choose the level of support that fits you best—from daily encouragement to live coaching and community.

Come spend a week with us!

• Creating Confidence Options
• UNSCHOOLING 101 Course
• Math WITHOUT Curriculum Course
• Unschooling Transcript Course
• Seasonal Unschooling Guides 
• Private 1:1 Coaching with Sue
  
  Stay Connected:
  Free Email List with weekly unschooling resources

www.UnschoolingMom2Mom.com

FREE PDF BELOW!

Worried your child might not be learning without traditional schoolwork or curriculum? You’re not alone—and this episode is for you.

Whether you're new to unschooling or just hitting a moment of doubt, I’m sharing 5 real-life ways to know your child is learning—without needing tests, worksheets, or a structured curriculum.

These simple, practical tips will help you spot learning as it naturally unfolds through 

• Conversations
• Curiosity
• Creativity
• Real-world experiences

You’ll learn how to shift your perspective and recognize the learning that’s already happening all around you.

✨ Don’t miss the free printable worksheet I created to go with this episode!
Use it to reflect on what learning looks like in your home—month by month.

🎁 Download the free PDF worksheet here:
https://unschooling-mom2mom.kit.com/e0e55ba151

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You don't have to do this alone.

Try Creating Confidence free for 7 days.

Whether you prefer daily encouragement or a supportive community with live coaching, you can explore it all and see what fits your family best.

Choose the level of support that fits you best—from daily encouragement to live coaching and community.

Come spend a week with us!

• Creating Confidence Options
• UNSCHOOLING 101 Course
• Math WITHOUT Curriculum Course
• Unschooling Transcript Course
• Seasonal Unschooling Guides 
• Private 1:1 Coaching with Sue
  
  Stay Connected:
  Free Email List with weekly unschooling resources

www.UnschoolingMom2Mom.com