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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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#49: What is Strewing?

Unschooling Mom2Mom ·

2022/01/17

Have you heard the term "strewing?" and wondered how it relates to unschooling?Maybe you're not really sure how or why you might want to incorporate a little strewing into your homeschooling lives.This is the podcast for you! I'll help you see what strewing is - and what it isn't! This quick pep talk podcast will show you how to strew and help you understand what's going on when you do!UNSCHOOLING RESOURCES...if you'd like to dive a little deeper with more

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#48: 7 Tips to Get Started Unschooling

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2022/01/12

Are you just getting started unschooling or maybe you need a quick refresher of what you could be doing?Here are 7 things to do when you're not using curriculum and trying to figure out what you should be doing to be successful!UNSCHOOLING RESOURCES FROM SUE!Creating Confidence Membership GroupYou don't have to do this alone!Strewing CalendarFun celebrations for every day!Brainstorming GuideLet's look at what might be fun things to do together!Deschooling GuideDon't skip the

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#47: Goodbye 2021... through an unschooling lens

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2021/12/27

Take a few minutes to look back at 2021 and notice all the learning that actually happened. It's so easy to overlook, and let fear focus on places we've come up short. In this podcast, I have 5 questions you can ask yourself to gain some clarity. And her are some tools to help you along the way:New Year's Workbook... for UnschoolersA planner-style workbook - but for looking back and noticing all the progress!Brainstorming GuideWhat are the activities you or the kids might enjoy in

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#46: Adding Sparkle

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2021/12/13

Are your days feeling a little ho-hum? Or worse?Is that rubbing off on the kids too?This simple technique will help change the trajectory of your day!And if you keep it up, it could be your new habit!Join me on this quick PepTalk Podcast as think about what it means to add a little sparkle to your days!Read along hereUNSCHOOLING RESOURCESJumping Into Unschooling CourseOn sale through the end of this month ($50 off!)Use discount code: Subs50Need more support? Maybe more community too?Join Sue's

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#45: Avoiding Holiday Stress

Unschooling Mom2Mom ·

2021/11/29

For some people - December can be so exciting. You get to decorate or celebrate your family’s traditions. For others, IT IS STRESSFUL. You’re already adding onto a pretty full plate.Maybe you're "almost" unschooling or unschooling some subjects but not others. What if you try Unschooling for December only as an experiment? Taking a month to unschool - leaning in toward your children - will be such a great thing. On so many levels. You have your kids home with you because you want a

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#44: Pass the Bean Dip - Your 1st Thanksgiving as...

Unschooling Mom2Mom ·

2021/11/23

Whether you celebrate Thanksgiving this week or not, you're inevitably going to find yourself in the hot seat at some point with friends and family. I'm sharing some conversational tips and techniques to help those interactions go smoothly! This podcast also gives a few tips to help your kids through the holidays too. UNSCHOOLING RESOURCES FROM SUE:Creating Confidence MembershipJust the hand-holding you need!Critics & Naysayers Unschooling GuideThis PDF is perfect for those DIY types

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#43: Unschooling and Gratitude

Unschooling Mom2Mom ·

2021/11/17

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#42: Unschooling and Spelling

Unschooling Mom2Mom ·

2021/11/02

How DO unschoolers learn to spell without weekly spelling lists to memorize??And what do you do when you see that your child isn't a good speller?This week, we'll talk about some ideas to keep in the front of your mind, some suggestions to help improve spelling, and I'll tell you about my son's journey from being terrible at spelling to getting his MBA. ___UNSCHOOLING RESOURCES___Jumping Into Unschooling CourseCreating Confidence MembershipPrivate CoachingRead the transcript with

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#41: How to Unschool a Teen

Unschooling Mom2Mom ·

2021/10/25

Many families are moving into unschooling but questions come up about the teen years. If you don't use curriculum with them, everyone wants to know, "What do we DO?"I have tips, ideas and inspiration for you here!__UNSCHOOLING RESOURCES:__Creating Confidence Membership groupSo many resources for parents of teens in here - only $49/month! Cancel anytime.Brainstorming GuideConversation Starter Cards75 Ways to Connect with Your

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#40: 10 Lessons to UnLearn

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2021/10/18

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#39: Let's Play 20 Questions - About Unschooling!

Unschooling Mom2Mom ·

2021/10/11

I went about 5 minutes longer on this podcast, but hopefully it will be worth it!Sometimes you need a little reassurance on one or two of these questions. Sometimes you're asking yourself all TWENTY of them! I can help. And if you want to dive deeper into each of these, I have all sorts of resources available to you! At the Unschooling Mom2Mom Website, I share resources based upon each question. Here's the link: https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/20-questions-about-unschooling And if you

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#38: Everything Really DOES Count

Unschooling Mom2Mom ·

2021/10/04

The whole world offers opportunities for a person to learn - and that's EXACTLY the customized education a person needs!Most of us are moving in the direction of our interests… and when we need more information, we find what we need to accomplish what we want to do. Maybe it’s searching out a YouTube video, or googling some articles, or finding someone in our community that can show us. We really have a variety of ways to learn what interests us.And kids can do this too. If we let

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#37: Unschooling Disabled Kids

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2021/09/20

Lots of people ask if children with special needs can do ok with unschooling? Parents have a lot of fears about handling the situation on their own, after years of relying on experts and fighting for your child to get the care they need. It’s HARD to walk away and say, “Nevermind. This still isn’t good enough. I”m going to do it on my own.” I get it - the backlash from that is daunting. And you’re tired. But school settings are not the best place for kids - and that may even be MORE SO for kids

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#36: Unschooling and Playtime

Unschooling Mom2Mom ·

2021/09/14

Are your kids wanting to play all the time? And you're worried about when they're ever going to be interested in learning?So much learning happens when humans are having fun! Play isn't something to do AFTER the learning is complete - it's where the learning really happens! I know, this seems foreign to most of us. Listen to the podcast because I want to show you how unschooling and playtime is connected.___ UNSCHOOLING RESOURCES (mentioned in podcast) ____Creating ConfidenceJoin

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#35: September and Shaky Starts

Unschooling Mom2Mom ·

2021/09/06

A lot of people started their journey into home education last month. And from what I'm hearing, many are finding themselves on a rocky road! Let's talk about what could be going on, and why it might not be progressing the way you wanted it too.Remember, you don't have to do this alone. You can always reach out for support or to learn more about how unschooling could work in your family. ___UNSCHOOLING RESOURCES___Creating Confidence Membership GroupMultiple zoom calls each week,

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#34: The Pros & Cons of Unschooling

Unschooling Mom2Mom ·

2021/08/24

Lots of people are on the fence, trying to weigh it all out - making their lists for or against unschooling. Obviously, with three now-adult unschoolers, my list of pros outweighed the cons. So let me walk you through what I see as the pluses and the minuses of making this choice. Because yes, there are a few things that many would consider negatives when they're considering unschooling. I think we should talk about it!RESOURCES:Creating Confidence Membership - $49/month3-4 group coaching

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#33: Why Unschoolers Are Skipping School

Unschooling Mom2Mom ·

2021/08/16

This may be a little controversial to speak about why school isn't all it's cracked up to be, but here we go! This time of year, parents are evaluating the pros and the cons about their educational choices.This week, I want to talk to you about that! What's happening in the classroom that we'd like our kids to skip out on? And what does unschooling offer instead?___UNSCHOOLING RESOURCES__FREE UNSCHOOLING WORKSHOP:Friday, August 20th12N Central7 Secrets of Successful

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#32: The Back to School Hype

Unschooling Mom2Mom ·

2021/08/09

Even though unschoolers aren't "going back to school," this time of year can weigh heavily on us. I have a few ideas to help you through it all. And I'm doing a FREE WEBINAR:7 Secrets of Successful Unschoolers ... and how we approach the Back-to-School SeasonThis Unschooling Guide might also help:NOT Back to SchoolPinterest Boards mentioned on the podcast:Not Back to SchoolNot Back to School Party Ideas!Unschooly MoviesSelf-Care for Busy MomsTranscript at Unschooling Mom2Mom

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#31: What Really Matters

Unschooling Mom2Mom ·

2021/08/02

If you're new to the idea of unschooling, here are a few tips to keep in mind. I can help you reframe some of the ideas that may be keeping you from successfully unschooling. It's really simple!And if you need more support - join us in the coaching group.It's amazing how much your confidence can grow when you have the support you need!Creating Confidence Membership Group_____________________________________________________Reach out if you need help figuring out how unschooling can

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#30: Unschooling and Technology

Unschooling Mom2Mom ·

2021/07/26

I went a couple minutes over my usual 5-10 minute goal because, you know, technology. We have a lot to talk about!If you're worried about your kid's focus on Technology, this podcast is for you!Let's open the conversation and see what's going on.I want to bring you a little clarity with my Six Ideas to Ponder About Technology and Kids. You don't have to choose between "Total Control Freak Parent" or the "Total, Sure-Anything-and-Everything-Is-Cool

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