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Unschooling Mom2MomAuthor: Sue Patterson
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 youre 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! Language: en-us Genres: Education for Kids, Kids & Family, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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208 - The Truth about Unschooling "Schedules"
Episode 208
Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
Text Sue what you think!“If we don’t use a curriculum... how do we plan anything?”It’s the number one question new unschoolers ask. If stepping away from traditional lesson plans makes you feel like you’ve lost your roadmap, this episode is for you! Welcome to Season 6 of the Unschooling Mom2Mom podcast! This week, host Sue Patterson explains why planning as an unschooling parent isn’t about deciding what your child must learn next. It’s about shaping an environment where curiosity has room to grow. When you let go of the need to control the learning, you remove the friction in your home. We're shifting the focus from "planning school" to "planning for connection." In this episode, you’ll learn 3 simple planning tools unschooling parents use:The "Look at the Week" Conversation: How to build a natural family rhythm based on real life, not an imaginary school schedule.The "Idea Parking Lot": A stress-free way to offer invitations to learn (strewing) without assigning tasks.The "Just Data" Review: A simple weekly habit to help you step back, notice the learning that is already happening, and stop the "Are we doing enough?" panic spiral.Learning doesn’t need nearly as much management as we were taught. Tune in for your 10-minute pep talk to help you build a life where learning naturally fits!Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Need more daily support or a community of like-minded parents to help you brainstorm? You don't have to do this alone!Join the Creating Confidence Membership: https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/creating-confidence-membershipGet Daily Reassurance with the Creating Confidence App: https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/creating-confidence-dailyStrewing Calendar Ideas DAILY! https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/strewing-calendarsSupport the show_____________________________________________________As always, reach out if you need more help. You don't have to do this alone!Creating Confidence DAILY - the Unschooling App you need!Start Free Trial Today!Creating Confidence Membership Group Podcast listeners can join without the sign up fee - so use this link!UNSCHOOLING 101 CourseMath WITHOUT Curriculum CourseUnschooling Transcript CourseSeasonal Unschooling Guides Private 1:1 Coaching with Sue Stay Connected:Free Email List with weekly unschooling resourceswww.UnschoolingMom2Mom.com
