Podcast Episodes

#170 What Is Deschooling? 5 Reasons to Make It a Homeschooling Priority

Season 5 Episode 170

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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 sh…

Published on 4 months ago

#169 - Unschoolers Learn Shakespeare WITHOUT Curriculum?

Season 5 Episode 169

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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 unsch…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

168 - If We Unschool, How Will I Know They're Learning?

Season 5 Episode 168

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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 unscho…

Published on 5 months ago

#167 How Unschoolers Cover Subjects in Spring (Real-Life Learning Tips)

Season 5 Episode 167

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Unschooling by Subjects? 
Spring Reveals the Learning You Didn’t Expect!

Are you a homeschooling parent wondering how unschoolers cover subjects like language arts, math, scienc…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

#166 Celebrating Pi Day – The Quintessential Homeschool Holiday!

Season 5 Episode 166

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March 14th—Pi Day—is this week, and if you’re new to homeschooling or unschooling, you may not realize that it’s a bit of a quintessential homeschool holiday! But why? And how…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

165 - The Art of Noticing & Individualizing: Secrets from Stage Managers

Season 5 Episode 165

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One of the biggest shifts for unschooling parents is moving away from directing learning and stepping into the subtle but powerful art of noticing. Instead of orchestrating ev…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

164 - Can we talk? A Quick Chat for Homeschooling Moms Ready for Change

Season 4 Episode 164

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Traditional homeschooling can be so overwhelming!
And most of us don't realize we have options... until we're nearly in homeschool burnout!

That's what I want to talk with you…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

163 - When Moms Feel Discouraged – Finding Confidence in Unschooling

Season 4 Episode 163

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Are you feeling overwhelmed and second-guessing your decision to unschool?
Do you wonder if you're doing enough or if your lack of structure means you're failing your kids? 
May…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

#162 - Build Your Unschooling Confidence with this FREE Weekly Checklist!

Season 4 Episode 162

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If you're uncertain about unschooling or wondering if you’re doing enough?
You’re not alone!

That’s why I’ve created The First Friday Freebie—a special monthly resource design…

Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago

161 - Using Winter as Your Homeschool Guide - Unschooling Tips

Season 4 Episode 161

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Let Go of the Lesson Plans: Embracing Real-Life Learning This Winter!

If you’ve ever wondered how to move beyond a rigid curriculum and embrace more real-life, curiosity-led le…

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago