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Unschooling Mom2Mom

by Sue Patterson

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  • Feeling Untethered with Unschooling? | 230

    September 29, 2026 · 7 min

    Unschooling can leave you wondering, “Am I doing enough?”—even when you can see your child learning. Why do worksheets, schedules, and grade levels still feel like proof that you’re doing your job? That’s the "untethered" feeling. You’ve…

  • What the Homeschool Socialization Question Misses | 229

    September 15, 2026 · 13 min

    Everyone asks, “But what about socialization?” Usually, they mean: Will your child have friends? But sometimes they’re asking something much bigger: Without school, who will teach your child how to fit in? And that raises a question we…

  • You Don’t Need Curriculum to Make Learning Happen | 228

    September 8, 2026 · 10 min

    Looking for fun homeschooling ideas that don’t require curriculum? Discover how unschooling and strewing help children learn naturally through everyday activities and interests. Your September Calendar is ready for you! In this episode…

  • How to Stay Confident About Unschooling—Before a Crisis Hits | 227

    September 3, 2026 · 12 min

    Looking for unschooling support that will help you stay confident without adding another overwhelming plan or curriculum to your life? In this episode, Sue Patterson explains how a simple daily “unschooling workout” can protect your…

  • Six Months Ago, I Tried An Unschooling Experiment | 226

    August 25, 2026 · 9 min

    Daily unschooling support can help homeschooling parents build confidence before doubts, comparisons, and outside pressure take over. Six months ago, I created a small Daily Support app as an experiment. Those one- or two-minute morning…

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  • School Refusal: A Mom-to-Mom Reframe When Your Kid Is Miserable | 225

    August 21, 2026 · 6 min

    My Kid Won't Go Back to School — What If We Didn't Make Them? Every school-refusal article this week says the same thing: watch for the warning signs, then find gentler ways to get your kid back in the building.  But what if that's not the…

  • The School Year Is Starting Without Us—Why Does It Feel So Weird? | 224

    August 18, 2026 · 8 min

    The school year is starting, but your child isn’t going back. Even when homeschooling is the right decision, back-to-school season can stir up doubt, mixed feelings, and the urge to suddenly make a bigger plan. In this episode, we talk…

  • My Child Isn’t Going Back to School—Now What? | 223

    August 13, 2026 · 13 min

    Is your child not going back to school? Here’s how to start homeschooling—or explore unschooling—without rushing into curriculum or recreating school at home. Once you’ve made the decision to leave school, a new worry often moves in: What…

  • The Cons of Unschooling: Where Homeschooling Parents Need to Pivot | 222

    July 30, 2026 · 10 min

    A recent Parents.com article explaining the pros and cons of unschooling raises an important question: Are these really problems with unschooling—or signs that we’re still defining learning through a school lens? In this episode, Sue…

  • Unschooling Course or Resource Library: Which One Fits You? #221

    July 27, 2026 · 5 min

    Would an unschooling course you can work through step by step—or a library of resources you can pull from when you need them—fit you better? Some unschooling parents want a clear path they can follow from beginning to end. Others want…

  • Maybe Timelines Are Why Unschooling Feels So Hard | 220

    July 24, 2026 · 11 min

    Why does it feel like unschooling isn’t working—even when you can see learning happening? The problem may be the school timelines you’re still using to measure your child. Many homeschooling and unschooling parents worry that their…

  • Is My Child Behind? Or Am I Using the Wrong Timeline? | 219

    July 16, 2026 · 14 min

    Is your child really behind... or are you comparing them to the wrong timeline? When we leave school, do we have to carry the school's timeline with us? Doesn't the freedom to learn outside a classroom give us a different way to measure…

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About the show

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! All 6 Seasons listed here: https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/podcast