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!
Episodes
🎮 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're unschooling or just trying to build a healthier relationship with your teen, this episode will help parents reframe what gaming means and how your reactions might be unintentionally creating more distance.
In this episode of the ...
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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 school or rethinking their homeschooling path.
But what should you actually do next?
A private coaching call can offer the clarity and confidence you need right now. Whether you’re brand new to unschooling, feeling overwhelmed...
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 unschooling — from doubting your instincts to feeling overwhelmed by outside pressure.
We’ll explore why these challenges come up, how to reframe them, and what practical steps you can take to move from fear to confidence. Whether you&ap...
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 unschooling approach) to figure it out. In this episode, Sue Patterson shares why it’s actually easier and more empowering to start thinking about transcripts long before you “need” one.
Whether your teen is headed to college, trade sch...
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 for homeschoolers and unschoolers who feel like they fell short this year. You’ll learn how to let go of guilt, reframe “unfinished” learning, and even throw a meaningful end-of-year celebration — whether your chi...
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 shares 5 quick reasons to actually prioritize deschooling and what happens when we don’t.
🎧 Whether you’re just getting started or circling back after burnout, I want to help you reconnect with your why—and get rid of some of that sneaky...
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 unschoolers?
They get to explore Shakespeare in ways that feel natural, creative, and even fun.
Especially this week on Talk Like Shakespeare Day (April 23rd)
In this Unschooling Mom2Mom Podcast episode, I’ll share how families bring ...
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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 unschooling or just hitting a moment of doubt, I’m sharing 5 real-life ways to know your child is learning—without needing tests, worksheets, or a structured curriculum.
These simple, practical tips will help you spot learning a...
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, science, social studies, and fine arts—without a curriculum?
Or maybe you're unschooling but you're not sure you're doing enough.
You’re not alone!
In this episode, we’re diving into real-life examples of...
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 can you celebrate it in a way that feels fun (and not too schooly)?
Let's dive into the history of Pi Day, why it became a thing, and—of course—ways to celebrate it with your kids. From baking pies (because Pi) to fun trivia, quirk...
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 every next step, we learn to pay attention—to what excites our child, what sparks their curiosity, and how they naturally engage with the world.
This shift is what makes true self-directed, interest-based learning possible. It’s not about ...
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 about this week.
If your homeschool life needs a change, my suggestion is to learn more about unschooling. It's not as crazy as you may have heard.
It's the natural way humans lear...
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?
Maybe you're having trouble finding confidence in Unschooling?
You are NOT alone!
In this episode, I’ll reassure you that these feelings are completely normal—and help you shift your mindset to embrace the...
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 designed to help you gain confidence, build new habits, and make unschooling feel more natural.
📢 February’s Freebie:
The Weekly Unschooling Confidence Checklist! 🎉
https://unschooling-mom2mom.kit.com/9...
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 learning, this episode is for you. Winter is the perfect time to ease into a new approach, where everyday moments become opportunities for discovery and connection.
This week, I'm sharing practical ways to use the season as ...
“If I can just get them to read, I’ll finally relax.”
Sound familiar? So many parents feel the pressure to make reading happen now, especially when schools label kids as "behind" as early as first grade.
But here’s the truth: reading is NOT the Holy Grail of learning. It’s just one of many ways kids grow and explore the world. In this episode, I’ll help you reframe the reading timeline and expl...
Unschooling Red Flags: January Signals You Shouldn’t Ignore
Are fears creeping in on your unschooling journey?
In this episode of the Unschooling Mom2Mom podcast, Sue Patterson helps parents identify "red flags" that pop up when doubts arise, like
"Are they learning enough?" or "Am I doing enough?"
Whether you're new to unschooling or have been ...
Are you considering unschooling but wondering how to make it work for your family? In this episode, Sue Patterson—unschooling coach and mentor since the 1990s—shares a practical, step-by-step strategy to help you confidently navigate the transition away from traditional schooling.
Discover how unschooling fosters connection, creativity, and curiosity while addressing the real-world challenges parents face, fr...
Are you curious about unschooling or looking for support on your journey?
In this special year-end episode, I’m Sue Patterson, and I’m reflecting on an incredible year with the Unschooling Mom2Mom community.
We’ll dive into how unschooling parents in my private membership group overcame fears, embraced real-life learning, and discovered creative ways to help their kids thrive—whether it wa...
Let's use this weird week between Christmas and New Years as an opportunity to make a shift to an educational path that will actually work!
Sue Patterson shares ideas for how to use this "liminal space" as your chance to pause, reflect and maybe see how shifting toward unschooling could be the solution to what happened in the last semester.
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