Text Sue what you think!(Spoiler: It’s Not) 🎁 Grab the Free PDF: 20 Reasons It’s Time to Unschool Your TeenIf 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 learning never depended on school, and how rebuilding trust and curiosity at home changes everything. Get all the resources for parents of teens in Sue's Creating Confidence Membership Group💚 Resources You Need: Homeschooled Teens book → https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/product/homeschooled-teens-bookFree companion guide: 20 Reasons It’s Time to Unschool Your TeenTranscripts Course → https://suepatterson-unschooling.thinkific.com/courses/unschooling-transcriptsCreating Confidence Membership → Get all the resources for parents of teens in Sue's Creating Confidence Membership Group https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/creating-confidence-membership🎧 Subscribe to the Unschooling Mom2Mom Podcast for weekly encouragement, real stories, and practical support on your unschooling journey.Support the show_____________________________________________________As always, reach out if you need more help. You don't have to do this alone!Free Email List with weekly unschooling resourcesLike what you're hearing - buy Sue a cup of coffee! Buy Me a Coffee Creating Confidence Membership Group Podcast listeners can join without the sign up fee - so use this link! UNSCHOOLING 101 Course Math WITHOUT Curriculum Course Unschooling Transcript Course Seasonal Unschooling Guides Private 1:1 Coaching with Sue www.UnschoolingMom2Mom.com
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185 - How Kids Learn to Make Decisions — The Unschooling Way
Text Sue what you think!Autonomy doesn’t grow from obedience — it grows from real life experience.In this episode, Sue Patterson shares how unschooled kids learn to weigh pros and cons, think through choices, and develop real decision-making confidence. You’ll explore what cost/benefit thinking looks like in everyday life — from messy art projects to sports teams and video games — and why stepping back as a parent creates space for growth. Learn how unschooling gives kids the practice they need to trust themselves, one choice at a time.MORE ABOUT THE MEMBERSHIPSupport the show_____________________________________________________As always, reach out if you need more help. You don't have to do this alone!Free Email List with weekly unschooling resourcesLike what you're hearing - buy Sue a cup of coffee! Buy Me a Coffee Creating Confidence Membership Group Podcast listeners can join without the sign up fee - so use this link! UNSCHOOLING 101 Course Math WITHOUT Curriculum Course Unschooling Transcript Course Seasonal Unschooling Guides Private 1:1 Coaching with Sue www.UnschoolingMom2Mom.com
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#184 - Shaky Start? Pivot Homeschool to Unschooling (+ Q & A)
Text Sue what you think!Shaky start with homeschooling? You’re not failing—the plan is. Sue Patterson shares how to pivot from “school at home” to unschooling with confidence, reframe the “basics,” and calm the September wobble. + Q&A and resources to help right now.___________________________LAST DAY SALEUnschooling Mom2Mom Parent Toolkit: ALL 25 guides = $99 👉 https://suepatterson-unschooling.thinkific.com/courses/guidesAnnual Membership Sale: Year-round support with Sue & the community (group coaching, Q&As, 30-day deschooling challenge replays, and parent support). 👉 https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/product/Annual-Membership-NOT-Back-to-School-Sale_____________________Those first weeks can feel shaky—kids resist, plans unravel, and the “Am I doing enough?” spiral kicks in. In this expanded episode, Sue explains why early plans collapse (hint: school conditioning), how to see resistance as feedback, and simple ways to pivot toward connection, curiosity, and real learning at home.You’ll learn: – Why “school at home” breaks down + what works – How kids learn reading, writing, and math in real life (no power struggles) – When things feel dull or screens dominate – A mindset check to quiet the doubts – Balancing expectations – What “letting kids lead” looks likeQ&A: pivot vs sticking with it | child-led” in practice | “falling behind” & the basics | resistance & grit | balancing expectationsRESOURCES: Unschooling 101: https://suepatterson-unschooling.thinkific.com/courses/Unschooling101 Unschooling Math: https://suepatterson-unschooling.thinkific.com/courses/unschooling-math Technology Guide: https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/product/Technology Dealing with Critics: https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/product/Critics-&-Naysayers Gratitude/Family CultSupport the show_____________________________________________________As always, reach out if you need more help. You don't have to do this alone!Free Email List with weekly unschooling resourcesLike what you're hearing - buy Sue a cup of coffee! Buy Me a Coffee Creating Confidence Membership Group Podcast listeners can join without the sign up fee - so use this link! UNSCHOOLING 101 Course Math WITHOUT Curriculum Course Unschooling Transcript Course Seasonal Unschooling Guides Private 1:1 Coaching with Sue www.UnschoolingMom2Mom.com
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#183 Am I Doing Enough? When Curriculum Isn’t Working Like You Hoped
Text Sue what you think!Worried you’re not doing enough as an unschooling parent? In this episode, Sue Patterson tackles common doubts about reading, math, technology, and “falling behind.” Learn how to reframe fears, spot real learning, and build confidence — plus hear about the Unschooling Parent Toolkit - with 25 Guides - to help you every step of the way.Are you lying awake at night wondering: Am I doing enough for my kids? You’re not alone. Let's dive into the doubts that creep in when families move away from traditional homeschooling and into unschooling - and find some SOLUTIONS!You’ll hear why worries about reading, math, technology, and “falling behind” show up for nearly every parent — and how to reframe them so you can see the real learning that’s happening in your home. Sue shares practical examples from everyday life, mindset shifts that help you shake off school conditioning, and encouragement from her 30+ years of unschooling experience.👉 And if you’re ready for deeper support, check out the Unschooling Mom2Mom Parent Toolkit — 25 step-by-step guides covering academics, technology, socialization, critics, seasonal learning, and more. Get ALL 25 Unschooling Guides for only $99 - through September 30. https://suepatterson-unschooling.thinkific.com/courses/guidesNormally $400 if purchased individually, the complete set is available through September 30th for just $99.Support the show_____________________________________________________As always, reach out if you need more help. You don't have to do this alone!Free Email List with weekly unschooling resourcesLike what you're hearing - buy Sue a cup of coffee! Buy Me a Coffee Creating Confidence Membership Group Podcast listeners can join without the sign up fee - so use this link! UNSCHOOLING 101 Course Math WITHOUT Curriculum Course Unschooling Transcript Course Seasonal Unschooling Guides Private 1:1 Coaching with Sue www.UnschoolingMom2Mom.com
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#182 - School Skipped These Lessons - but Life Didn't!
Text Sue what you think!We spent 12 years in school but left unprepared for real life — because school skipped the lessons that actually matter. In this episode, Sue Patterson shares 10 life skills adults wish they had learned in school, from money management and stress relief to media literacy and relationships. You’ll also hear how unschooling gives families the freedom to focus on these real-world skills naturally, without waiting until adulthood.👉 Want support while you make unschooling work for your family? Join the Unschooling Mom2Mom Membership — the Annual NOT Back to School Sale is happening for one more week! Don't miss it!https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/product/Annual-Membership-NOT-Back-to-School-SaleSupport the show_____________________________________________________As always, reach out if you need more help. You don't have to do this alone!Free Email List with weekly unschooling resourcesLike what you're hearing - buy Sue a cup of coffee! Buy Me a Coffee Creating Confidence Membership Group Podcast listeners can join without the sign up fee - so use this link! UNSCHOOLING 101 Course Math WITHOUT Curriculum Course Unschooling Transcript Course Seasonal Unschooling Guides Private 1:1 Coaching with Sue www.UnschoolingMom2Mom.com
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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