Join us for an inspiring conversation with Sara McDonald from Happiness is Here as we explore the world of unschooling and how it unfolds in her home.
Sara is the creator of the website Happiness is Here, where she shares her family's journey of unschooling, respectful parenting, and living a life led by curiosity and connection. An unschooling mum of four daughters, she also runs a vibrant homeschool co-op in Australia, organising everything from book clubs and excursions to food and film festivals! Through her blog, social media, and resources, she advocates for children's rights, challenges conventional ideas about education, and supports families in embracing self-directed learning. Her work focuses on empowering parents to trust the natural learning process, foster strong relationships, and create meaningful, real-world learning experiences. She has also recently launched a subscription service, delivering inspiring and relevant homeschooling activities straight to families' inboxes each week.
- Discover Sara's no-fuss, intuitive approach to homeschooling that makes learning feel natural and accessible.
- Hear about the challenges she faced when unschooling through the teen years—and how she worked through them with confidence.
- Learn how intentional experiences, planning, and goal-setting fit into an unschooling lifestyle.
- Understand the power of strewing in nurturing curiosity and helping children explore their passions.
- Gain insights into fostering a lifelong love of learning without rigid structures or fear of "falling behind."
📚 Want more? Check out Sara's blog, social media, and workshops to dive deeper into her approach. Fearless Homeschool Members, don't forget to explore her exclusive sessions in the Membership!
Blog: https://happinessishereblog.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/happinessishereblog
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/sara_happiness.is.here/
🚀🎧 You can connect with Sara, and if you haven't already, I highly recommend checking out her workshop as she will also be speaking at the Australian and New Zealand Homeschooling Summit "Strewing: It's more than a prettily placed resource!" in the Australian and New Zealand Homeschooling Summit 2025. https://tinyurl.com/ANZHS2025
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