Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe Truth about Unschooling "Schedules" | 208
Season 6 Episode 208
“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 …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
BONUS: Pi Day Without the Hype — When “Fun Learning” Falls Flat
Season 5 Episode 207
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 unschoolin…
5 months, 4 weeks ago
Quirky Kids: Unschooling and Neurodivergence | 206
Season 5 Episode 206
What can unschooling families learn from the neurodivergent community?
In this episode, Sue Patterson looks at how our understanding of “quirky” kids …
6 months ago
Do You Need to Revisit Deschooling? When Unschooling Doubts Show Up | 205
Season 5 Episode 204
Do you need to revisit deschooling as your child gets older?
Many unschooling and homeschooling parents start worrying about learning gaps, grade lev…
6 months, 1 week ago
Those Voices in Your Head? Let Me Elbow In | 204
Season 5 Episode 204
If you’re an unschooling or homeschooling parent struggling with doubt, internal criticism, or wondering if you’re doing enough, this episode is for …
6 months, 1 week ago
The Real Reason Your Unschooling Confidence Disappears (And How to Strengthen It) | 203
Season 5 Episode 203
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 u…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Unschooling the Olympics: No Curriculum Needed | 202
Season 5 Episode 202
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 r…
7 months ago
I Want to Do More to Teach — Why That Feeling Shows Up | 201
Season 5 Episode 201
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 le…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Learning from Dragons - Without Planning a Thing! | 200
Season 5 Episode 200
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 Drago…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Deschooling Is Really for Parents: Letting Go of Schoolish Thinking | 199
Season 5 Episode 199
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…
7 months, 3 weeks ago