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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!

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#88: What Sparks Joy? Unschoolers Knew...

Unschooling Mom2Mom ·

2023/02/08

Unschooling moms are smiling everywhere, as Marie Kondo shifts gears about tidying up now that she has three kids. We knew it was unsustainable. For unschooling parents who have kids underfoot all day long, diving into projects and strewing their stuff all over the house... let's just say that carefully folded socks do not tend to rise to the top of the priority list! Why I'm bringing this up on an unschooling podcast is because Marie's new focus is about shifting perspectives,

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#87: Unschooling on a Budget!

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2023/01/30

If you're thinking that unschooling is expensive, let me set your mind at ease! This podcast is ALL about moving away from schoolish thinking and seeing all the low-cost and FREE options available for your kids to learn! I even have a FREE PDF for you! 40 Ideas to Unschool on a BudgetHop over to the blog to read along:Unschooling on a Limited BudgetJoin the email list to hear about discounts to unschooling resources:Subscribe to Unschooling UpdatesAND! If you're seeing this in January

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#86: Brainstorming and Making Plans

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2023/01/11

Ready for 2023? Let's talk about how to brainstorm with the kids and make plans that everyone will love! Here's the link to the Brainstorming tool I mentioned in the podcast: Brainstorming Time If you'd still like to look back at 2022 to see what you'd like to bring with you into the new year, here are a couple of tools to help you:New Year's Workbook - an unschooling resource to help you see all the progress that was made last year. It might be just the reassurance you need

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#85: Your Unschooling End-of-Year Review

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2022/12/28

As we wrap up 2022, let's reflect on the successes and challenges we've faced - and even overcome this past year! Taking a little time to review allows you to learn from what worked and what didn't. It helps you move forward with intention. Sure, unschoolers leave a lot of room for flexibility and pivoting! But having this information will give you some ideas - and it may even remind you of how great the year actually was!This podcast gives you a lot of questions to ask yourself.And

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8:52

#84: 5 Strategies to Get Rid of Holiday Stress

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2022/12/14

Sue Patterson shares 5 strategies to help homeschooling and unschooling parents decrease the stress and enjoy their families - during the holidays or ANY TIME stress starts to feel overwhelming.After raising 3 unschooled kids of her own, Sue knows what it's like in the parenting trenches! Focusing on these five areas will really help you!UNSCHOOLING RESOURCESUnschooling Guide: Stressed OutUnschooling Guide: Holiday LearningCreating Confidence MembershipPinterest Board: Self

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#83: 3 Stumbling Blocks to Unschooling

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2022/12/06

What does it take to unschool? Sue Patterson shares 3 stumbling blocks parents have to overcome to successfully unschool. Or at least, to get the most benefit from it!Sue's Unschooling ResourcesCreating Confidence MembershipLearning how to conquer obstacles like these is often best done in community with other unschooling parents working on the same objective. Private Coaching with SueSometimes we have questions that we'd like answers to - Sue can help!Read the 3 Stumbling Blocks with the

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#82: Coping with Holiday Get Togethers - as Unschoolers

Unschooling Mom2Mom ·

2022/11/23

Are you dreading the questions that are sure to come up at the upcoming holiday gatherings? Here are some solution-focused ideas that might help calm your nerves and help you move through these events with ease.Links mentioned in the podcast: Past Podcast about Coping with Critics (Season 1, Ep 44)Creating Confidence membership groupMacy's Day Parade VideosTranscript with links: Coping with Holiday Get Togethers - as Unschoolers_____________________________________________________Reach out if

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#81: Heroes in Training - Community Service

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2022/10/25

Michael Patterson, Sue's son, shares some thoughts about some of the community service projects he and his family participated in as he was growing up. And it didn't stop there! This is the first Guest Podcast for Unschooling Mom2Mom - hope you like it!UNSCHOOLING RESOURCES for YOUCreating Confidence Membership GroupJoin other parents sharing ideas and getting encouragement!Jumping Into Unschooling CourseGet that strong unschooling foundation - in just a couple days!Read transcript (and

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10:16

#80: "I went to School and I'm Fine!"

Unschooling Mom2Mom ·

2022/10/18

Do you hear that from people?Do you think it yourself?Let's look at why you might NOT be fine after 12 years in school. No, I'm not hating on school. But I'm not sweeping the problems under the rug either. Let me know what you think in the blog comments - or wherever you're listening.NEED UNSCHOOLING SUPPORT? I can help you!Creating Confidence MembershipJoin my coaching group for ongoing support, inspiration and encouragement.Jumping Into UnschoolingCreate a strong unschooling

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5:47

#79: Unschooling and a Real Life Curriculum

Unschooling Mom2Mom ·

2022/10/12

Looking for that perfect homeschooling curriculum? Unschoolers create curriculum through brainstorming with their kids. You can too! Sue Patterson shares why it's a good idea in this quick unschooling pep talk podcast!Here are some of the tools she mentions:Brainstorming Guide:https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/product/BrainstormCreating Confidence Membership Group:http://www.UnschoolingMom2Mom.com/membershipUnschooling Mom2Mom website:http://www.UnschoolingMom2momNot Mentioned, but good to

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#78: Are Your Kids Worried about Unschooling?

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2022/10/04

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#77: When All They Want to Do is Play!

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2022/09/14

Parents want to know what to do when their kids are only interested in playing make-believe or pretend play with their toys. They wonder when the "Real Learning" is going to start. Sue Patterson, Unschooling Mom2Mom, answers parents by sharing the subjects that are often weaving throughout this imaginative playtime. Kids really are hard-wired to learn, but we may need a little help SEEING what's going on under the surface.Get more help from Sue and see the learning that's

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9:57

#76: Technology and Our Kids

Unschooling Mom2Mom ·

2022/09/08

Worried about your kids use of technology and screens? Sue Patterson helps you understand how to see it through an unschooling lens.You can read the transcript here: Technology and Your KidsIf you need more help with this, Sue offers a variety of resources:Creating Confidence Membership GroupJumping Into Unschooling CourseUnschooling Guide: TechnologyUnschooling Mom2Mom Website_____________________________________________________Reach out if you need help figuring out how unschooling can work for

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#75: What about Parenting... as Unschoolers?

Unschooling Mom2Mom ·

2022/08/30

If we've decided to unschool, we may see value in applying many of these principles to parenting too. The mainstream familiar way most of us recognize, actually works against parents in so many ways. Because it’s so focused on control and fear - fear that the kids will do something wrong or that we’ll be considered a bad mom or dad - we shouldn’t be too surprised that it starts the ball rolling in a negative direction.Let's talk about ways to shift this in meaningful way - that will

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7:20

#74: You're Unschooling - Now what's the plan??

Unschooling Mom2Mom ·

2022/08/25

Let's talk about what these first few weeks of unschooling are going to look like - for you and for the kids. I have a Free Unschooling Checklist Challenge - especially for those of you who are new to unschooling! It's a 7-day email series to walk you through these first few steps. Each day, we'll talk about something you need as you get started, I'll give you a couple of action steps and a PDF. We'll do it togther!Sign up for the Free Challenge here.This link will take you

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#73: Don't Do It!

Unschooling Mom2Mom ·

2022/08/16

Are you one of those parents who are reluctantly sending their kids off to school? Imagine me whispering, "Don't Do It!" In this podcast, I'm talking about some of the reasons people might ignore their gut and send the kids off to school - and letting you know that you DO have options. Unschooling really DOES work - I can help you figure out what to do INSTEAD of School!UNSCHOOLING RESOURCESCreating Confidence Membership Get coaching, community and a huge library of unschooling

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#72: Unschooling and Parents of Pre-Schoolers

Unschooling Mom2Mom ·

2022/07/28

What about unschooling and parents of pre-schoolers?Are you facing a lot of pressure as you're trying to choose what's best for your little ones?Even if you DON'T end up unschooling, delaying academics is proving to be a much better option for kids. Don't duplicate school just because it's familiar! Let's talk a bit about what's going on when you're parenting little ones, and how to get support if you're opting for something like unschooling.UNSCHOOLING

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#71: When Your Teen Hates School

Unschooling Mom2Mom ·

2022/07/19

What do you do when your teen hates school - and anything that seems even a little bit "educational?" In this episode of the podcast, Sue Patterson shares how and why the unschooling approach is perfect for this!The BEST resource to grab - especially if you as the parent keep leaning toward wanting to duplicate school is The Unschooling Guide: Brainstorm Time. Use it as a planner with your teens. Nothing "schoolish" in here - but it's the start to living a full rich life

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#70: Connecting with Your Kids - Unschooling Tips!

Unschooling Mom2Mom ·

2022/07/06

Are you having a little trouble with connecting with your kids?Could your relationship stand some improvements?Connecting with your kids is a big component of successful unschooling - but it's something every parent can do a little better with. Sue Patterson shares some practical tips for how little changes can have a big impact!Use the Conversation Starter Cardshttps://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/product/conversation-starter-cards/Or brainstorm with other unschooling parents in Sue's

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#69: What about ALMOST Unschooling?

Unschooling Mom2Mom ·

2022/06/28

Lots of parents like some aspects of unschooling and other aspects of traditional schooling. Can that work out somehow? Let's talk about it!MORE UNSCHOOLING RESOURCESwww.UnschoolingMom2Mom.com Past PodcastsSet Up a call with Sue PattersonJoin Sue's Membership GroupTake the Jumping Into Unschooling CoursePodcast Transcript here:https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/can-you-be-almost-unschooling/_____________________________________________________Reach out if you need help figuring out how

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