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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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#160 Reading is NOT the Holy Grail

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2025/01/23

Text Sue what you think!“If I can just get them to read, I’ll finally relax.” Sound familiar? So many parents feel the pressure to make reading happen now, especially when schools label kids as "behind" as early as first grade.But here’s the truth: reading is NOT the Holy Grail of learning. It’s just one of many ways kids grow and explore the world. In this episode, I’ll help you reframe the reading timeline and explore how learning happens in countless other ways—even before (or without)

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#159 Unschooling Red Flags: January Signals You...

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2025/01/14

Text Sue what you think!Unschooling Red Flags: January Signals You Shouldn’t IgnoreAre fears creeping in on your unschooling journey? In this episode of the Unschooling Mom2Mom podcast, Sue Patterson helps parents identify "red flags" that pop up when doubts arise, like "Are they learning enough?" or "Am I doing enough?" Whether you're new to unschooling or have been at it a while, this episode offers guidance to tackle these worries, break free from school

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#158 Unschooling 101: The Step-by-Step Strategy to...

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2025/01/09

Text Sue what you think!Are you considering unschooling but wondering how to make it work for your family? In this episode, Sue Patterson—unschooling coach and mentor since the 1990s—shares a practical, step-by-step strategy to help you confidently navigate the transition away from traditional schooling.Discover how unschooling fosters connection, creativity, and curiosity while addressing the real-world challenges parents face, from setting up an unschooling-friendly home to overcoming fears and

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#157 Looking back & Moving Forward: Celebrating our...

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2024/12/31

Text Sue what you think!Are you curious about unschooling or looking for support on your journey?In this special year-end episode, I’m Sue Patterson, and I’m reflecting on an incredible year with the Unschooling Mom2Mom community. We’ll dive into how unschooling parents in my private membership group overcame fears, embraced real-life learning, and discovered creative ways to help their kids thrive—whether it was making math stress-free, translating unschooling into progress reports, or finding

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#156 - Exploring Unschooling in this Liminal Space

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2024/12/26

Text Sue what you think!Let's use this weird week between Christmas and New Years as an opportunity to make a shift to an educational path that will actually work! Sue Patterson shares ideas for how to use this "liminal space" as your chance to pause, reflect and maybe see how shifting toward unschooling could be the solution to what happened in the last semester.____________________________________________________________________ Creating Confidence Membership End of Year Special

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#155 - Turning Toward Winter - Learning with the Seasons

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2024/12/22

Text Sue what you think!Join the Creating Confidence Community - Sue Patterson's private membership group for coaching, community, exclusive resources and connection with other parents. Only $49/month - no sign up fee for podcast listeners! Talk with Sue 1:1 - December offers discounted coaching calls http://www.suepatterson.as.me/december-discount--------Tonight's special Winter Solstice episode is all about seeing the learning that's happening naturally in winter. You don't

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#154 Become an Unschooling Holiday Prepper: Surviving...

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2024/11/27

Are you ready for the questions about unschooling that always seem to come up at holiday gatherings? In this episode, we’re diving into strategies to confidently and calmly handle the curiosity, concerns, and critiques from family and friends. From preparing your kids for the common questions to navigating the worries that may be lobbed your way, this episode equips you with quick answers and thoughtful responses.BLACK FRIDAY DEALSUltimate Unschooling Guide Bundle23 Unschooling Guides designed to

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#153 - An Unschooling Shift to Gratitude

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2024/11/18

Unschooling Gratitude Resources:Transcript (with all the links)https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/an-unschooling-shift-to-gratitudeUnschooling Guide: Gratitudehttps://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/product/GratitudeGratitude Playlist (at YouTube)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSFuBDpzIUw&list=PLgAn6XIBfsvHCPbVWit8AVrPypj609Vt_Pinterest Collection: Gratitude Ideashttps://www.pinterest.com/umom2mom/unschooling-gratitude-ideas/Support the show_____________________________________________________As

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152 - An Unschooler's Haunted House

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2024/10/28

Get ready for an eerie twist on unschooling! In this Halloween special, Sue Patterson guides Unschooling Mom2Mom Podcast listeners through “An Unschooling Haunted House: It Could Never Happen... Or Could It?” This episode imagines the ultimate unschooling nightmare, where standardized tests, endless worksheets, and college-obsessed ghosts lurk around every corner! Venture into rooms like The Endless Worksheet Room and meet the “Prove It!" Poltergeist who can’t stop haunting you with

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#151 Understanding Unschooling - A Message for...

Unschooling Mom2Mom ·

2024/10/21

Are family members or friends concerned about your decision to unschool? Or are you a relative wondering what unschooling really means for your loved ones? In this episode, we dive deep into how unschooling works and address common worries and misconceptions. Sue Patterson shares practical insights on how family members can show support, as well as addressing some of the common concerns about unschooling. Whether you’re an unschooling parent dealing with concerned relatives or a family member

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#150 - Facing Unschooling Parents' #1 Fear

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2024/10/17

Are you worried unschooling might "mess up" your kids? You're not alone! I asked my free Facebook group, and the #1 fear parents have about unschooling is the fear of somehow ruining their kids' future.In this week’s episode of the Unschooling Mom2Mom Podcast, I’m diving into why you don’t need to worry about this common fear. Since we're keeping it short and sweet, I'll be back with a Part 2 soon!Want to share your biggest concern? Drop it in the comments or email me

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#149 Autumn Unschooling - Tapping into the Fall...

Unschooling Mom2Mom ·

2024/10/03

Let's keep using the seasons as somewhat of a "structure" for learning as unschoolers! I'm sharing 6 ways your typical Autumn activities will provide all the learning your child needs! Yes - even language arts, math, science, social studies - everything you worry about! Whether you've been unschooling for a while, "almost" unschooling, or brand new to the idea, you're going to love this podcast. I want to reassure you that unschooling works!UNSCHOOLING

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#148 Unschooling Billboards & Roadmaps

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2024/08/24

In this Unschooling Mom2Mom Podcast, I want to tell you about some billboards and roadmaps - all pointing you toward unschooling the kids this year!Let's go through a few together as you start your road trip toward unschooling. UNSCHOOLING 101 Mini-CourseIf you'd like to dive a little deeper, here's the link I mentioned. Remember, it starts on Monday and goes for 10 days!Billboards and roadmaps - all pointing you toward unschooling the kids this

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#147 Helping Unschooled Kids Navigate Questions

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2024/08/15

Your kids are probably bumping into a few more questions than usual with neighborhood kids returning to school. This week, on the Unschooling Mom2Mom Podcast, Sue Patterson shares how parents can help their kids with some of the typical questions that may trip them up! Unschooling Resources Mentioned:NOT Back-to-School WebinarAugust 22, 2024Podcast Transcript Herehttps://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/navigating-questions_____________________________________________________Reach out if you need help

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Celebrating a Decade of Unschooling Support!

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2024/08/08

The Unschooling Mom2Mom Facebook group is celebrating 10 years of offering unschooling support to parents! Plus, nearly 50K group members!And this podcast has passed the 300K download marker!Those are a lot of incredible milestones!I love that our Unschooling Community continues to grow. Our Annual NOT Back-to-School Online Party is scheduled for Thursday, August 22nd at 2 pm (Central)Come for inspiration, information, and community! Join the Email list for all the updates and registration info:

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#145 - Summer School for Unschoolers!

Unschooling Mom2Mom ·

2024/07/29

... for PARENTS, that is!I'm sharing 5 Steps for an Unschooling Summer School program that you can tap into right now! I want to help you see how easy this can be!UNSCHOOLING RESOURCES MENTIONED:2 Courses on Sale through July:Jumping Into UnschoolingLearning Math WITHOUT CurriculumUse 50% Off Discount Code: summer24https://suepatterson-unschooling.thinkific.com/collectionsUnschooling Guide: Brainstorm Time!https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/product/BrainstormCreating Confidence Membership Group

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#144 Unschoolers Don't Teach - What??? How is that ok??

Unschooling Mom2Mom ·

2024/07/18

That's an alarming title, right? But it's something that's been a confusing point within the homeschooling and unschooling community. Unschoolers focus on the Learning instead of the Teaching.Yet, that is easily misconstrued as "Unschoolers don't Learn" or "Unschooling Parents are neglectful" - and NOTHING could be further fro the truth!This topic has surfaced online a lot lately - so Sue Patterson breaks it all down for you in this week's Unschooling

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#143 Loop Scheduling - and Unschooling?

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2024/06/25

Are you trying to get organized but wonder how that can work with unschooling? Loop Scheduling is a possiblity! In this week's Unschooling Mom2Mom Podcast, Sue talks about how to keep the concept of unschooling alive and well AND still do Loop Scheduling if you'd like! Nope - it's not going to look the same as how traditional homeschoolers will implement it!Transcript Herehttps://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/loop-scheduling-and-unschoolingPodcast #23: Structure, Schedules &

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#142 Overcoming Difficult Situations - as the only...

Unschooling Mom2Mom ·

2024/06/20

Gatherings with friends and family can happen all year long! And when you've decided to do something different, all eyes are on you - or at least it can feel like that. This week's podcast is to help you manage these tricky situations and feel good about your responses. Thinking specificallly about how to prepare for various questions or scenarios will help you so much. Here are a few resources mentioned for those who are new to homeschooling or unschooling homeschoolers. Sue's Free

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#141 Father's Day: Unschooling Lessons from the Side...

Unschooling Mom2Mom ·

2024/06/16

Happy Father's Day! Sharing a Bonus podcast from Unschooling Mom2Mom to help make sense of some of the confusion out on the internet. Sue Patterson shares some stories from her own dad, that offers a little Father's Day insight!Reach out if you need a little more help.Private Coaching Calls in June are only $50/half hour! Get your questions asked and answered! http://www.suepatterson.as.me/junespecialSummer Specials: https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/summer-unschoolingSummer Unschooling

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