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!
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 9 minutes
- Episodes
- 180
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Strewing: Sparking Curiosity and Learning - without a lesson plan in sight!
Say goodbye to “Am I doing enough?” panic and hello to everyday learning that feels light, doable, and fun!
https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/strewing-calendars
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School “Lessons” Fueling Your Parenting Doubts?
School taught us lessons we didn’t even realize we were absorbing—and they’re still messing with us today.
Most of us didn’t realize it while we were sitting in classrooms—but …
#178 - What If Learning Isn’t Linear? Trusting the Spiral in Unschooling
Do you ever wonder if your child is learning "enough"?
Or worry that they’ve missed something important?
Let's explore how learning actually unfolds—through spirals, not straig…
#177 - Thousands of Unschooling Families Later...
When we started Unschooling Mom2Mom back in 2014, I had no idea it would grow into a space that would support thousands of families across the world—but 11 years later, here w…
#176 Back to School Season: Handling the Second-Guessing
Feeling the pressure as everyone heads back to school?
Even the most committed unschooling parents can feel a wave of doubt this time of year.
In this episode, we’ll talk about:
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#175 Connecting with Your Gamer Teen
🎮 How to Connect with Your Gamer Teen (Without Pushing Them Away)
Do you feel like your teen is slipping away—and gaming is the wall between you?
You’re not alone. Whether you'r…
#174 Your Unschooling Questions - ANSWERED!
If you're feeling stuck, let's talk!
Every June, I open up discounted private coaching sessions—because I know this is the time when so many parents are pulling their kids from…
#173 Why Unschooling Can Feel So Hard - 10 Common Struggles
If unschooling feels harder than you expected, you’re not alone. In this episode, Sue Patterson walks you through 10 of the most common struggles parents face when they start …
#172 Transcripts for Unschoolers or Relaxed Homeschoolers: How to Do It and Why It Matters
Worried about how to create a high school transcript for your unschooler or relaxed homeschooler??
You’re not alone—and you don’t have to wait until senior year (or ditch your…
#171 How to End Your Homeschool Year with Confidence
Don't Miss: Free End-of-Year Celebration Checklist!
What if the school year didn’t go as planned?
It's ok to call it "Done!"
Sue Patterson shares supportive, real-world advice fo…
#170 What Is Deschooling? 5 Reasons to Make It a Homeschooling Priority
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…
#169 - Unschoolers Learn Shakespeare WITHOUT Curriculum?
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…
168 - If We Unschool, How Will I Know They're Learning?
FREE PDF BELOW!
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…
#167 How Unschoolers Cover Subjects in Spring (Real-Life Learning Tips)
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…
#166 Celebrating Pi Day – The Quintessential Homeschool Holiday!
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…
165 - The Art of Noticing & Individualizing: Secrets from Stage Managers
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…
164 - Can we talk? A Quick Chat for Homeschooling Moms Ready for Change
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…
163 - When Moms Feel Discouraged – Finding Confidence in Unschooling
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…
#162 - Build Your Unschooling Confidence with this FREE Weekly Checklist!
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…
161 - Using Winter as Your Homeschool Guide - Unschooling Tips
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…