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210 - Is Unschooling Enough? What it looks like day to day
Apr 28, 2026
7m 35s
209 - How Unschooling Kids Learn Math Without Curriculum (A Real Day, Hour by Hour)
Apr 17, 2026
9m 21s
208 - The Truth about Unschooling "Schedules"
Mar 17, 2026
13m 29s
BONUS: Pi Day Without the Hype — When “Fun Learning” Falls Flat
Mar 13, 2026
5m 34s
206 Quirky Kids: Unschooling and Neurodivergence
Mar 9, 2026
8m 53s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 4/28/26 | 210 - Is Unschooling Enough? What it looks like day to day✨ | unschoolingparenting+3 | — | — | — | unschoolingeducation+5 | — | 7m 35s | |
| 4/17/26 | 209 - How Unschooling Kids Learn Math Without Curriculum (A Real Day, Hour by Hour)✨ | unschoolingmath learning+3 | — | — | — | unschoolingmath+4 | — | 9m 21s | |
| 3/17/26 | 208 - The Truth about Unschooling "Schedules"✨ | unschoolingschedules+3 | — | — | — | unschoolingeducation+5 | — | 13m 29s | |
| 3/13/26 | BONUS: Pi Day Without the Hype — When “Fun Learning” Falls Flat✨ | Pi Dayunschooling+4 | — | — | — | Pi Dayunschooling+6 | — | 5m 34s | |
| 3/9/26 | 206 Quirky Kids: Unschooling and Neurodivergence✨ | unschoolingneurodivergence+4 | — | — | — | unschoolingneurodivergent+6 | — | 8m 53s | |
| 3/3/26 | 205 - Do You Need to Revisit Deschooling? When Unschooling Doubts Show Up✨ | deschoolingunschooling+3 | — | — | — | deschoolingunschooling+5 | — | 6m 02s | |
| 2/27/26 | 204 - Those Voices in Your Head? Let Me Elbow In✨ | unschoolinghomeschooling+3 | — | — | — | unschoolinghomeschooling+5 | — | 7m 22s | |
| 2/14/26 | 203 - The Real Reason Your Unschooling Confidence Disappears (And How to Strengthen It)✨ | unschoolingconfidence+3 | — | — | — | unschoolingconfidence+4 | — | 6m 31s | |
| 2/5/26 | 202 - Unschooling the Olympics: No Curriculum Needed✨ | unschoolingOlympics+3 | — | — | — | unschoolingOlympics+5 | — | 7m 08s | |
| 1/22/26 | 201 - I Want to Do More to Teach — Why That Feeling Shows Up✨ | teachingunschooling+3 | — | — | — | teachingunschooling+5 | — | 5m 49s | |
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| 1/15/26 | 200 - Learning from Dragons - Without Planning a Thing!✨ | unschoolinglearning+4 | — | — | — | unschoolinglearning+5 | — | 5m 49s | |
| 1/13/26 |  199 - Why Deschooling Is Really for Parents: Letting Go of Schoolish Thinking | 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, sch... | 7m 18s | ||||||
| 1/6/26 | 198 - When School-at-Home Homeschooling Stops Working | 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) ___________________________ 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 an... | 10m 19s | ||||||
| 12/29/25 | 197 - Let Winter Be Winter: Resist Rushing into January | 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 ... | 9m 31s | ||||||
| 12/8/25 | 196 - Unschooling in December: What Typical Days Really Look Like | Text Sue what you think! 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,”... | 13m 17s | ||||||
| 12/5/25 | 195 - Confused About Unschooling? Let’s Talk It Out | Text Sue what you think! 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 ment... | 4m 36s | ||||||
| 12/1/25 | 194 - The Unschooling Roller Coaster & Why You Shouldn't Ride Alone! | Text Sue what you think! Does unschooling feel like a roller coaster — some days confident, other days full of doubt? You’re not alone. This episode explores why the early stages feel so shaky and what actually helps parents feel steady again. We’ll talk about: • why deschooling feels so emotional and up-and-down • the hidden pressures that make you second-guess yourself • why doing this alone feels so much harder • what real, judgment-free support does for your confid... | 6m 08s | ||||||
| 11/26/25 | 193 - Your Thanksgiving Toolkit: 3 Tools to Handle Holiday Criticism | Text Sue what you think! Worried about family questioning your unschooling over Thanksgiving? In this episode, Sue Patterson shares a simple Thanksgiving Toolkit to help you stay calm, grounded, and confident when the tough questions come. Grab 3 practical tools to steady yourself, respond (or not respond) with clarity, and keep the holiday peaceful for you and your kids. Thanksgiving Parent Bundle https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/product/Thanksgiving-Parent-Bundle Black Friday Deals ... | 7m 53s | ||||||
| 11/25/25 | 192 - Staying Grounded During Holiday Stress (Unschooling Parents) | Text Sue what you think! The holidays can bring up all kinds of emotions — especially when you’re the unschooling parent walking into a room where everyone has an opinion. And even if people mean well, their questions can still hit tender spots or stir up old schooling fears. In today’s episode, we’ll talk about how to stay grounded when family members question your unschooling choices. I’ll walk you through five simple, steadying tips you can lean on during awkward moments — the same ones I ... | 11m 17s | ||||||
| 11/19/25 | 191 - When Your Child Plays All Day: Unschooling, Deschooling & Real Learning | Text Sue what you think! Ever wonder if you’re doing enough when your child just wants to play all day — Legos, trampolines, video games — and you’re trying to trust unschooling? In this episode, Sue Patterson from Unschooling Mom2Mom answers a real email from a worried parent and explains: Why this “all play” phase is normal during deschooling, What’s actually happening in your child’s brain, How to shift from panic to partnership. How play builds real learning,&nb... | 7m 52s | ||||||
| 11/11/25 | 190 - Unschooling and Gratitude: Noticing What’s Going Right | Text Sue what you think! Feeling stretched thin — or wondering if you’re doing enough? You’re not alone. But I have something simple you can try: Let's look at Gratitude through and unschooling lens! In this episode, Sue Patterson from Unschooling Mom2Mom shares how shifting toward gratitude can calm the chaos and help you see how much is already working in your unschooling life. She has created an Unschooling and Gratitude Hub over at the website. You'll find so many tips and resources for b... | 6m 29s | ||||||
| 11/5/25 | #189 - How to Start Unschooling (Without Trying Every Homeschool Method First) | Text Sue what you think! Thinking about unschooling but wondering if you have to “try everything else first”? You don’t. 💛 In this episode, Sue Patterson from Unschooling Mom2Mom shares a gentle pep talk for parents who feel called toward unschooling but still hesitate. Maybe you’re waiting for the right method, the right time, or the right confidence — but what if you’re already ready enough? Sue unpacks common fears, clears up misinformation from the homeschooling community, and reminds you... | 4m 35s | ||||||
| 10/27/25 | #188 - Unschooling Halloween: Everyday Learning in Disguise | Text Sue what you think! Unschooling + Halloween = real learning. 🎃 Discover how curiosity, culture, and connection replace curriculum this week with Sue Patterson’s gentle guidance. __________________________ No Need to Pause Learning — Halloween Is the Lesson! Ever wonder how you’re going to celebrate holidays — like Halloween or Día de los Muertos — and fit in the lessons you planned for the week? 🎃 Here’s the secret: you don’t have to choose. The holiday is the lesson. In this week’s Un... | 6m 16s | ||||||
| 10/22/25 | #187 But I Want a CHECKLIST! Letting Go of School Habits in Unschooling | Text Sue what you think! Watch Video Version Here Still searching for a checklist to prove you’re “doing it right”? In this episode, Sue Patterson breaks down why unschooling doesn’t come with boxes to check — and why that’s both scary and freeing. Join a coaching-call-inspired conversation about the brain’s habit of seeking structure, why we feel compelled to “perform” as parents, and how we can shift from tracking tasks to checking connection. If you’re a parent moving away from scho... | 10m 10s | ||||||
| 10/13/25 | 186 - Too Late to Unschool Teens? | Text Sue what you think! (Spoiler: It’s Not) 🎁 Grab the Free PDF: 20 Reasons It’s Time to Unschool Your Teen If your teen is burned out, unmotivated, or just done with school, you’re not alone. So many parents wonder if it’s too late to change direction — too late to repair connection, too late to make learning joyful again. Sue Patterson shares what you need to know: ✨ It’s not too late — it’s right on time. You’ll hear why teens can still thrive with unschooling, how real... | 9m 17s | ||||||
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