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Date created
2021/03/09
Latest episode
2026/04/17
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9 min.
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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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209 - How Unschooling Kids Learn Math Without Curriculum (A Real Day, Hour by Hour)
2026/04/17
Text Sue what you think!
How do unschoolers learn math without a curriculum?
Can kids really learn math without school—and how do you know it’s enough?
Here's a real “day in the life” of an unschooling teen. See exactly where math shows up—hour by hour—without worksheets, textbooks, or formal lessons.
If you’ve been wondering:
how do kids learn math without curriculum is real life math enough am I doing enough math in our homeschool what about unschooling math gaps …you'll get a clear, practical look at how math naturally develops through everyday life.
Real life Math examples like:
Mental math, estimation, math in daily routines Math in video games Cooking, shopping, and budgeting Sports, timing, decision-making Problem-solving, estimation But here’s the struggle you'll recognize—
Noticing is Step 1 - Seeing it in YOUR kids's lives is the Next Level.
We talk about why so many parents feel confident after seeing examples like this… and then fall back into doubt—and what actually helps build long-term confidence with unschooling math.
If you’re transitioning from homeschool curriculum, questioning traditional math approaches, or trying to trust unschooling, this episode will help you start recognizing what’s already happening—and understand what comes next.
🎯 Want help seeing and trusting real-life math in your home?
UNSCHOOLING RESOURCES for Episode 209
Learning Math WITHOUT Curriculum - Let's conquer your math concerns and talk about what real math adults are using daily. Day-In-The-Life - How Unschoolers Learn Math (blogpost) See the Hour-by-Hour Math in this unschooled teen's lifeCreating Confidence Membership Group - Ready to level up and figure this out with other unschoolers? This is for you!Creating Confidence Daily - Voicenotes and inspirating messages every day. This daily habit really will grow your confidence! (7-day Free trial!)Support the show
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As always, reach out if you need more help.
You don't have to do this alone!
Creating Confidence DAILY - the Unschooling App you need!
Start Free Trial Today!
Creating Confidence Membership Group
Podcast listeners can join without the sign up fee - so use this link!UNSCHOOLING 101 CourseMath WITHOUT Curriculum CourseUnschooling Transcript CourseSeasonal Unschooling Guides Private 1:1 Coaching with Sue
Stay Connected:
Free Email List with weekly unschooling resourceswww.UnschoolingMom2Mom.com
208 - The Truth about Unschooling "Schedules"
2026/03/17
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“If we don’t use a curriculum... how do we plan anything?”
It’s the number one question new unschoolers ask. If stepping away from traditional lesson plans makes you feel like you’ve lost your roadmap, this episode is for you!
Welcome to Season 6 of the Unschooling Mom2Mom podcast! This week, host Sue Patterson explains why planning as an unschooling parent isn’t about deciding what your child must learn next. It’s about shaping an environment where curiosity has room to grow.
When you let go of the need to control the learning, you remove the friction in your home. We're shifting the focus from "planning school" to "planning for connection."
In this episode, you’ll learn 3 simple planning tools unschooling parents use:
The "Look at the Week" Conversation: How to build a natural family rhythm based on real life, not an imaginary school schedule.The "Idea Parking Lot": A stress-free way to offer invitations to learn (strewing) without assigning tasks.The "Just Data" Review: A simple weekly habit to help you step back, notice the learning that is already happening, and stop the "Are we doing enough?" panic spiral.Learning doesn’t need nearly as much management as we were taught. Tune in for your 10-minute pep talk to help you build a life where learning naturally fits!
Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Need more daily support or a community of like-minded parents to help you brainstorm? You don't have to do this alone!
Join the Creating Confidence Membership: https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/creating-confidence-membershipGet Daily Reassurance with the Creating Confidence App: https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/creating-confidence-dailyStrewing Calendar Ideas DAILY! https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/strewing-calendarsSupport the show
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As always, reach out if you need more help.
You don't have to do this alone!
Creating Confidence DAILY - the Unschooling App you need!
Start Free Trial Today!
Creating Confidence Membership Group
Podcast listeners can join without the sign up fee - so use this link!UNSCHOOLING 101 CourseMath WITHOUT Curriculum CourseUnschooling Transcript CourseSeasonal Unschooling Guides Private 1:1 Coaching with Sue
Stay Connected:
Free Email List with weekly unschooling resourceswww.UnschoolingMom2Mom.com
BONUS: Pi Day Without the Hype — When “Fun Learning” Falls Flat
2026/03/13
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Pi Day is one of those holidays parents often try to make “fun.”
But sometimes the issue isn’t the activity — it’s the hype.
Here's a quick unschooling perspective on Pi Day and why kids often respond better to curiosity than to pressure.
Instead of trying to convince kids something is fun, unschooling families often offer ideas lightly — letting interest show up naturally.
Sometimes kids lean in.
Sometimes they don’t.
And both are completely normal.
Sue Patterson also shares a simple way to introduce Pi Day at home without turning it into a big event.
Just remember, real learning doesn’t need a sales pitch.
Huge collection of Pi Day ideas here:
https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/pi-day
Blogpost:
The Reality of Pi Day for Unschooling Families
🎧 Unschooling Mom2Mom
Helping parents build confidence in unschooling and learning outside traditional school.
Support the show
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As always, reach out if you need more help.
You don't have to do this alone!
Creating Confidence DAILY - the Unschooling App you need!
Start Free Trial Today!
Creating Confidence Membership Group
Podcast listeners can join without the sign up fee - so use this link!UNSCHOOLING 101 CourseMath WITHOUT Curriculum CourseUnschooling Transcript CourseSeasonal Unschooling Guides Private 1:1 Coaching with Sue
Stay Connected:
Free Email List with weekly unschooling resourceswww.UnschoolingMom2Mom.com
206 Quirky Kids: Unschooling and Neurodivergence
2026/03/09
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What can unschooling families learn from the neurodivergent community?
In this episode, Sue Patterson looks at how our understanding of “quirky” kids has changed over the years—and why many unschooling parents are learning from approaches developed within the neurodivergent community.
Even families without a diagnosis can benefit from these ideas when kids struggle with expectations, pressure, or social dynamics.
In this episode:
Reassurance for parents of neurodivergent childrenHow the conversation around neurodivergence has evolvedWhy many families turn to unschooling when school isn’t working What parents can learn from neurodivergent-informed parenting approachesResources for neurodivergent familiesSue also shares details about the Unschooling Summit, where many speakers will be discussing neurodivergence in unschooling families.
🎟 Free tickets to the Unschooling Summit:
https://www.theunschoolingsummit.org/a/2148243842/xzoAT2Ao
📱 Try the Creating Confidence Daily app (7-day free trial):
https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/creating-confidence-daily
Read the Transcript: Quirky Kids? Unschooling and Neurodivergence https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/quirky-kids-unschooling-neurodivergence
Support the show
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As always, reach out if you need more help.
You don't have to do this alone!
Creating Confidence DAILY - the Unschooling App you need!
Start Free Trial Today!
Creating Confidence Membership Group
Podcast listeners can join without the sign up fee - so use this link!UNSCHOOLING 101 CourseMath WITHOUT Curriculum CourseUnschooling Transcript CourseSeasonal Unschooling Guides Private 1:1 Coaching with Sue
Stay Connected:
Free Email List with weekly unschooling resourceswww.UnschoolingMom2Mom.com
205 - Do You Need to Revisit Deschooling? When Unschooling Doubts Show Up
2026/03/03
Text Sue what you think!
Do you need to revisit deschooling as your child gets older?
Many unschooling and homeschooling parents start worrying about learning gaps, grade levels, falling behind, and whether unschooling is “working.”
Deschooling is often treated as a beginning phase of homeschooling. But school conditioning doesn’t disappear once. It resurfaces in layers.
In this episode, we talk about:
• Why deschooling isn’t one-and-done
• How grade-level thinking creeps back in
• Why independence can trigger anxiety
• Common fears about gaps and timelines
• How to recalibrate without returning to school-at-home structure
If you’re homeschooling without curriculum, exploring unschooling, or noticing old school-based fears resurfacing, this episode will help you pause, recognize the pattern, and revisit deschooling with steadiness instead of urgency.
Deschooling isn’t finished. It evolves as your child grows.
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RESOURCES:
Creating Confidence (private community or daily app) https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/creating-confidence-daily
Deschooling Toolkit https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/product/Deschooling-Toolkit
Read Transcript at the Blog https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/deschooling-isnt-something-you-finish
Support the show
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You don't have to do this alone!
Creating Confidence DAILY - the Unschooling App you need!
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Creating Confidence Membership Group
Podcast listeners can join without the sign up fee - so use this link!UNSCHOOLING 101 CourseMath WITHOUT Curriculum CourseUnschooling Transcript CourseSeasonal Unschooling Guides Private 1:1 Coaching with Sue
Stay Connected:
Free Email List with weekly unschooling resourceswww.UnschoolingMom2Mom.com
204 - Those Voices in Your Head? Let Me Elbow In
2026/02/27
Text Sue what you think!
If you’re an unschooling or homeschooling parent struggling with doubt, internal criticism, or wondering if you’re doing enough, this episode is for you. We talk about how unschooling confidence is built through daily reinforcement — not one-time inspiration.
Start your free week of Creating Confidence Daily here:
https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/creating-confidence-daily
Unschooling doubt doesn’t disappear just because you left school.
Old scripts — about productivity, laziness, timelines, and “doing enough” — are still there criticizing you.
And when real life gets loud, those voices get louder.
In this episode, we talk about:
How to grow your confidenceHow old school-conditioned thinking resurfaces under stressWhy reinforcement matters more than motivationWhat it looks like to “practice perspective”And why adding a steady voice into the mix can change everythingYou don’t have to silence the critical voices completely.
But you don’t have to let them be the only ones speaking.
I want to be in there too —elbowing them out of the way.
If daily reinforcement would help you stay grounded in your unschooling values, Creating Confidence Daily was built for exactly that — short, steady reminders that fit into real life.
Try it free for a week here:
https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/creating-confidence-daily
I’ll see you there — and I’ll be back here next week.
Support the show
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You don't have to do this alone!
Creating Confidence DAILY - the Unschooling App you need!
Start Free Trial Today!
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Podcast listeners can join without the sign up fee - so use this link!UNSCHOOLING 101 CourseMath WITHOUT Curriculum CourseUnschooling Transcript CourseSeasonal Unschooling Guides Private 1:1 Coaching with Sue
Stay Connected:
Free Email List with weekly unschooling resourceswww.UnschoolingMom2Mom.com
203 - The Real Reason Your Unschooling Confidence Disappears (And How to Strengthen It)
2026/02/14
Text Sue what you think!
You feel steady about unschooling…
and then one comment, one comparison, one tired day — and you spiral.
Why does confidence disappear so fast?
Let's unpack why unschooling confidence doesn’t “stick” — even when you understand the philosophy.
Confidence doesn’t grow on autopilot. It comes from intentionally brining it back to the front of our minds. Rhythm and repetition.
Today, we'll talk about:
• Why doubt resurfaces in cycles
• The difference between insight and daily reinforcement
• Why bingeing encouragement doesn’t work
• How 10–15 intentional minutes can steady your thinking
If you’ve ever thought, “I know this… so why am I still worried?” — this one’s for you.
NEW UNSCHOOLING RESOURCE:
Creating Confidence Daily opens February 22.
A simple daily reset to help you stay steady instead of riding the emotional rollercoaster.
Learn more:
https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/creating-confidence-daily
Read the transcript:
https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/the-real-reason-your-unschooling-confidence-disappears-and-how-to-strengthen-it
Happy unschooling.
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You don't have to do this alone!
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Podcast listeners can join without the sign up fee - so use this link!UNSCHOOLING 101 CourseMath WITHOUT Curriculum CourseUnschooling Transcript CourseSeasonal Unschooling Guides Private 1:1 Coaching with Sue
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202 - Unschooling the Olympics: No Curriculum Needed
2026/02/05
Text Sue what you think!
When the Olympics roll around, it’s easy to feel pressure to “do something educational.”
You don’t need a unit study, curriculum, or lesson plan for real learning to happen.
Big cultural events like the Olympics are already rich with opportunities for curiosity, connection, and noticing — if you let them be. In this episode, Sue talks about how to strew the Olympics: leaving learning invitations available without turning them into lessons or checklists.
You’ll hear what strewing actually looks like in everyday life, how to follow interest without forcing it, and why resisting the urge to document or capture learning often creates more space for it to happen naturally.
Whether your kids are glued to the events or barely paying attention, this conversation will help you relax and trust that learning doesn’t need to be organized to be meaningful.
Resources mentioned:
The Strewing Guide and Strewing Calendar — both included inside the Creating Confidence Membership.
Strewing GuideStrewing CalendarCreating Confidence Membership
Support the show
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As always, reach out if you need more help.
You don't have to do this alone!
Creating Confidence DAILY - the Unschooling App you need!
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Creating Confidence Membership Group
Podcast listeners can join without the sign up fee - so use this link!UNSCHOOLING 101 CourseMath WITHOUT Curriculum CourseUnschooling Transcript CourseSeasonal Unschooling Guides Private 1:1 Coaching with Sue
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201 - I Want to Do More to Teach — Why That Feeling Shows Up
2026/01/22
Text Sue what you think!
Feeling lost about teaching is common when you step away from school. Sue Patterson explores why the urge to teach more keeps showing up — and why learning doesn’t depend on parents doing more teaching, but on staying focused on the learner.
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“I want to do more to teach, but I feel lost.”
If that thought has crossed your mind, you’re not the only one. That feeling often shows up when you step away from school-based learning and realize you’re still carrying old ideas about what teaching is supposed to look like.
Let’s talk about why parents feel lost when they start on the unschooling path, how we’ve been conditioned to believe learning only happens when someone is teaching, and what to focus on instead when your days don’t look like school. This is a calm, reassuring conversation for parents who are doing something unconventional — and want steadier footing without more pressure.
Additional Unschooling Support:
If you’d like more examples and a little support, you’ll find related resources here: Blogpost: "I Want to Do More to Teach" — Why that feels so confusing
Deschooling Toolkit (for that 365 Days of Deschooling guide)
Creating Confidence membership
Support the show
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As always, reach out if you need more help.
You don't have to do this alone!
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Creating Confidence Membership Group
Podcast listeners can join without the sign up fee - so use this link!UNSCHOOLING 101 CourseMath WITHOUT Curriculum CourseUnschooling Transcript CourseSeasonal Unschooling Guides Private 1:1 Coaching with Sue
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Free Email List with weekly unschooling resourceswww.UnschoolingMom2Mom.com
200 - Learning from Dragons - Without Planning a Thing!
2026/01/15
Text Sue what you think!
How do kids really learn without curriculum?
What if learning is hiding in the things we almost dismiss as “just for fun”?
Let's use Appreciate a Dragon Day as a real-life example of how learning shows up naturally — through curiosity, imagination, conversation, and play — without planning lessons or following a curriculum.
Parents exploring unschooling or questioning traditional homeschooling can learning how to notice learning instead of trying to engineer it.
You’ll hear about:
How everyday interests connect to real learningWhy play, storytelling, and imagination matterWhat learning without curriculum actually looks likeHow to see subjects woven into ordinary momentsFor more ideas and specific ways to weave multiple subjects into a day, check out the blogpost with
10 creative ways unschooling shows up through dragons here:
https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/what-do-dragons-and-homeschooling-have-in-common
You can read the transcript at this link too.
📅 Want daily sparks like this — without having to come up with them yourself?
The Strewing Calendar delivers interesting ideas and everyday celebrations that invite curiosity and connection all year long:
https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/category/Strewing-Calendar-Subscriptions
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Podcast listeners can join without the sign up fee - so use this link!UNSCHOOLING 101 CourseMath WITHOUT Curriculum CourseUnschooling Transcript CourseSeasonal Unschooling Guides Private 1:1 Coaching with Sue
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199 - Why Deschooling Is Really for Parents: Letting Go of Schoolish Thinking
2026/01/13
Text Sue what you think!
Many parents expect deschooling to work like a big reset button — pull kids out of school, give it a little time, and everything will fall into place.
But when kids seem to be “vegging out,” parents often panic: Is this really how it’s supposed to work?
In this episode, I unpack what’s actually happening in those moments — and why that panic makes sense.
Leaving school doesn’t automatically erase the habits we learned growing up. Even when unschooling feels right, school-shaped ideas about productivity, pace, comparison, and structure can quietly shape how we interpret learning at home.
We’ll talk about:
Why deschooling isn’t instant — and why that’s normalWhat kids are actually doing when it looks like “nothing”Why deschooling is active parent work, not passive waitingHow connection, partnership, and shared life replace school-based frameworksWhy successful deschooling doesn’t lead kids back to school thinking — it helps school fade into the background entirelyDeschooling isn’t about rejecting learning.
It’s about letting go of patterns that belonged to a system built for sameness — not real families.
Read Transcript at the Blog
https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/why-deschooling-is-really-for-parents
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DESCHOOLING TOOLKIT - for kids and parents!
The practical support resource for parents who find themselves in that in-between space — where unschooling makes sense, but school-shaped thinking keeps creeping back in.
The Deschooling Toolkit is a collection of parent supports designed to walk alongside you as you step away from system-focused ideas and sort through what actually supports your family’s learning now. It includes:
365 Days of Deschooling — gentle, real-life prompts for kids and familiesA Parent Deschooling Guide — to help you recognize school-conditioned habits and rethink them intentionallyDeschooling Affirmation Cards — steady reminders for moments when doubt or outside pressure shows upThere’s no schedule to follow and nothing to “complete.” You can return t
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198 - When School-at-Home Homeschooling Stops Working
2026/01/06
Text Sue what you think!
When traditional homeschooling stops working, there’s nothing wrong with exploring your options.
The Unschooling 101 mini-course can help. Let’s talk about what’s going on together.
-> Unschooling 101
-> Creating Confidence Membership (Unschooling 101 is included)
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If you’ve been homeschooling for a while — especially in a more traditional or school-at-home way — there often comes a point when it just doesn’t feel like it’s working anymore.
Not because you’re doing something wrong.
Not because your kids are failing.
But because the structure you started doesn’t fit your family.
In this episode, Sue Patterson talks through what it really means when traditional homeschooling stops working. She explores why so many families reach this place, why it often shows up midyear, and why unschooling frequently enters the conversation at this stage.
You’ll hear about the difference between homeschooling and unschooling, what “deschooling” actually looks like in real life, and why questioning your current approach is a thoughtful, responsible response — not a failure. This episode is especially helpful if you’re searching for alternatives to traditional homeschooling or trying to understand whether unschooling might be a better fit for your family.
Rather than offering quick fixes or rigid plans, this conversation focuses on clarity, reassurance, and next steps you can take without panic or pressure. If homeschooling isn’t working the way you expected and you’re wondering what comes next, this episode will help you slow down, make sense of what you’re noticing, and feel less alone as you explore your options.
Sue also shares how the Unschooling 101 mini-course can support parents who want a practical, grounded introduction to unschooling — especially those transitioning away from school-at-home methods and looking for a clearer understanding of what unschooling actually looks like day to day.
Read the Transcript at the blog
Support the show
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As always, reach out if you need more help.
You don't have to do this alone!
Creating Confidence DAILY - the Unschooling App you need!
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Creating Confidence Membership Group
Podcast listeners can join without the sign up fee - so use this link!UNSCHOOLING 101 CourseMath WITHOUT Curriculum CourseUnschooling Transcript CourseSeasonal Unschooling Guides Private 1:1 Coaching with Sue
Stay Connected:
Free Email List with weekly unschooling resourceswww.UnschoolingMom2Mom.com
197 - Let Winter Be Winter: Resist Rushing into January
2025/12/29
Text Sue what you think!
This post-holiday stretch can make even confident homeschooling and unschooling parents second-guess everything. But winter isn’t the time to push harder — even though everything around us insists we need to ‘get back on track.
So what if we took a different approach?
If the last semester felt less than stellar, it may not need a complete overhaul. It often just means real life showed up — and winter is asking for something different. This episode invites you to slow down, reflect clearly, and notice what’s actually true beneath the fear, guilt, and January noise.
We talk about:
why winter has never been a season of pushinghow stress and fear can distort how we remember “how things went”why reflection gives us better information than rushing to fixhow learning often looks quieter in winter — and why that still countsThis is not about planning or starting over.
It’s about letting winter be winter — and giving yourself permission to pause.
Read Transcript
If you’d like a little more support right now, here are a few gentle options:
• New Year’s Bundle (Guides + Kids’ Video Interviews)
👉 https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/product/New-Years-Bundle
• Discounted Private Coaching Calls (January too)
👉 http://www.suepatterson.as.me/december
• Seasonal Unschooling Guide: Winter
👉 https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/product/Seasonal-Unschooling-Guide-Winter
And this Friday, January 2nd, I’ll be live on YouTube talking openly about the different kinds of support that exist for unschooling families — free and paid, mine and others’. No pitch, just information. You’re welcome to come listen or ask questions. http://www.youtube.com/c/UnschoolingMom2Mom
You don’t have to have it all figured out — just stay connected.
Support the show
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As always, reach out if you need more help.
You don't have to do this alone!
Creating Confidence DAILY - the Unschooling App you need!
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Creating Confidence Membership Group
Podcast listeners can join without the sign up fee - so use this link!UNSCHOOLING 101 CourseMath WITHOUT Curriculum CourseUnschooling Transcript CourseSeasonal Unschooling Guides Private 1:1 Coaching with Sue
Stay Connected:
Free Email List with weekly unschooling resourceswww.UnschoolingMom2Mom.com
196 - Unschooling in December: What Typical Days Really Look Like
2025/12/08
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Unschooling in December doesn’t mean “taking a break from learning.”
In this episode, Sue Patterson shares what typical unschooling days really look like during the holidays—slow mornings, cozy rhythms, spontaneous learning, busy outings, and the kinds of meaningful life experiences that traditional schooling often pushes aside.
If you’ve wondered how unschooling families handle December, or if you’re transitioning away from school and worried about “falling behind,” this conversation will help you see how much learning naturally shows up through holiday activities, connection, play, creativity, and real life.
You’ll learn:
What unschooling days actually look like in DecemberHow to see academic learning through holiday traditionsWhy kids learn more when the pressure is liftedHow to stop the “catching up later” worryWhy connection and rest matter more than checklistsHow busy families can still unschool joyfullyWays to notice the learning that’s already happeningThis episode is perfect for new unschoolers, almost-unschoolers, or any parent who dreams of a calmer, more connected December.
Transcript at the Blog
🎁 UNSCHOOLING RESOURCES:
Holiday Unschooling Bundle (4 Guides)
Everything you need to navigate December:
Holiday Learning • Coping with Critics • Winter Guide • New Year’s Workbook
https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/product/Unschooling-Holiday-Bundle-2025
Want help unschooling through the holidays?
Join the Creating Confidence Membership for coaching, community, and ongoing support.
Special link (no sign-up fee):
https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/podcast-friends
❤️ Stay Connected
Free 7 Day Unschooling Holidays Challenge - starting this week on my email list!
https://unschooling-mom2mom.kit.com/6651324494
Private coaching with Sue - December Special:
https://www.suep
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You don't have to do this alone!
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Podcast listeners can join without the sign up fee - so use this link!UNSCHOOLING 101 CourseMath WITHOUT Curriculum CourseUnschooling Transcript CourseSeasonal Unschooling Guides Private 1:1 Coaching with Sue
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195 - Confused About Unschooling? Let’s Talk It Out
2025/12/05
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If you're having doubts or feeling overwhelmed, I have some options for you!
You're not the only parent who enters December feeling confused about their homeschooling or unschooling choices. Sue Patterson shares nearly 30 years of experience here, offering reassurance and perspective. And even if you do need to pivot, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Unschooling is a practice — one small, brave decision at a time — and you don’t have to walk it alone.
Links mentioned:
• Discounted December Coaching Calls: http://www.suepatterson.as.me/december
• Ask Sue Page:
Tell me your Biggest Fear. Seriously. I'll answer
• Transcript Blogpost:
https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/unschooling-doubts-and-fears
Support the show
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As always, reach out if you need more help.
You don't have to do this alone!
Creating Confidence DAILY - the Unschooling App you need!
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Creating Confidence Membership Group
Podcast listeners can join without the sign up fee - so use this link!UNSCHOOLING 101 CourseMath WITHOUT Curriculum CourseUnschooling Transcript CourseSeasonal Unschooling Guides Private 1:1 Coaching with Sue
Stay Connected:
Free Email List with weekly unschooling resourceswww.UnschoolingMom2Mom.com
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Jen09220301 2025/03/07
Highlight of my week!
I just love listening to Sue’s encouragement! I look forward to these pep talks every week! I have recommended this podcast to many friends whether th...
No why ? 2024/10/04
Love her !!!!
I love her so much ! Her energy is everything! She’s like the supportive mom I don’t have. She’s the motivation everyday ! I couldn’t picture my kids ...
Good vibes JT 2024/05/18
You need to hear this!
There is an incredible amount of common sense in just a short podcast. I could listen 100 times because there is so much good stuff explained. Thank y...
Aruthtaylor 2024/03/30
a gem of a podcast
I found this at the moment I needed most! Encouraging and inspiring. A wellspring of affirmation and ideas.
LOTR1937 2024/02/23
Indispensable Guide for Unschooling Families
Sue’s gentle, encouraging words and voice are an invaluable guide into the world of unschooling. She offers real-world support and ideas, while also c...
pricillahoyt 2024/01/27
Thankful for you
I love having your calming voice in my ear. Thank you for your wealth of information.
momlifeandsomuchmore 2023/06/23
My mentor
I really view Sue is my mentor and utilize these podcasts as a window into courage, curiosity, validation and support!!! I don’t know how she packs so...
Nick74d 2023/03/19
Amazing information!
Finding Sue has given me confidence to move forward with unschooling. It took me a while to dive in, but now I’m ready! I just signed up to her grou...
Tashball 2023/03/16
Keeps me confident
Love this podcast and all the topics Sue talks about, they are all so encouraging!
sueboe1979 2023/02/11
Unschooling pep talks
I look forward to each and every podcast from Sue! Insightful and encouraging!
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