Beste Unschooling Podcasts (2024)

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EU375: Supporting Our Children’s Inner Voices 29:57

3d ago29:57

29:57

In this episode, Pam, Anna, and Erika dive into supporting our children’s inner voices. External messages and cultural roles can disconnect us from our internal wisdom and knowing. Our unschooling lives give us an opportunity to provide time and space for our children to really tune into their inner voices, and showing them that we are curious abou…

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#153 - An Unschooling Shift to Gratitude 7:37

5d ago7:37

7:37

Unschooling Gratitude Resources: Transcript (with all the links) https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/an-unschooling-shift-to-gratitude Unschooling Guide: Gratitude https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/product/Gratitude Gratitude Playlist (at YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSFuBDpzIUw&list=PLgAn6XIBfsvHCPbVWit8AVrPypj609Vt_ Pinterest Collecti…

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EU374: Beyond the Golden Rule 20:38

17d ago20:38

20:38

In this episode, Pam, Anna, and Erika explore the popular maxim known as the Golden Rule, which states, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Once we realize how different people are, however, we can see how treating others how we would like to be treated may fall short in our relationships. We dive into an updated version, “Treat ot…

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152 - An Unschooler's Haunted House 6:25

26d ago6:25

6:25

Get ready for an eerie twist on unschooling! In this Halloween special, Sue Patterson guides Unschooling Mom2Mom Podcast listeners through “An Unschooling Haunted House: It Could Never Happen... Or Could It?” This episode imagines the ultimate unschooling nightmare, where standardized tests, endless worksheets, and college-obsessed ghosts lurk arou…

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EU373: Navigating Disagreements with Our Partner 57:55

1M ago57:55

57:55

In this episode, Pam, Anna, and Erika talk about navigating disagreements with our partner. No matter how harmonious your relationship, disagreements will inevitably come up between two people. We share some tools that can help us navigate disagreements and give a few examples from our own lives where these have come into play. We hope you find our…

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#151 Understanding Unschooling - A Message for Friends & Family 10:24

1M ago10:24

10:24

Are family members or friends concerned about your decision to unschool? Or are you a relative wondering what unschooling really means for your loved ones? In this episode, we dive deep into how unschooling works and address common worries and misconceptions. Sue Patterson shares practical insights on how family members can show support, as well as…

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#150 - Facing Unschooling Parents' #1 Fear 9:00

1M ago9:00

9:00

Are you worried unschooling might "mess up" your kids? You're not alone! I asked my free Facebook group, and the #1 fear parents have about unschooling is the fear of somehow ruining their kids' future. In this week’s episode of the Unschooling Mom2Mom Podcast, I’m diving into why you don’t need to worry about this common fear. Since we're keeping …

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EU372: Building Trust with Our Kids 35:39

1M ago35:39

35:39

In this episode, Pam, Anna, and Erika talk about building trust with our children. We regularly mention trust on the podcast, as we’ve found that trust is the foundation of the strong relationships that help unschooling thrive. We had a lot of fun talking about ways to build trust in and with our children. We hope you find our conversation helpful …

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#149 Autumn Unschooling - Tapping into the Fall Season for Learning! 10:45

2M ago10:45

10:45

Let's keep using the seasons as somewhat of a "structure" for learning as unschoolers! I'm sharing 6 ways your typical Autumn activities will provide all the learning your child needs! Yes - even language arts, math, science, social studies - everything you worry about! Whether you've been unschooling for a while, "almost" unschooling, or brand new…

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EU371: Unschooling Stumbling Blocks: Transitional Ages and Seasons 50:30

2M ago50:30

50:30

We are back with another episode in our Unschooling Stumbling Blocks series and we’re talking about transitional ages and seasons. While there is definitely not one path through childhood, there are common transitional ages where major changes typically occur. In this episode, we talk about some shifts that happen from the toddler to child years, b…

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EU370: There’s Plenty of Time 25:49

2M ago25:49

25:49

In this episode, Pam, Anna, and Erika talk about one of Anna’s favorite sayings, “There’s plenty of time.” This mindset shift is so helpful in many different circumstances, making it a very useful tool! We talk about using it in busy moments, when thinking about learning and child development, and even in more urgent situations. This mindset shift …

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EU369: Unschooling Stumbling Blocks: People Are Different 39:29

3M ago39:29

39:29

We are back with another episode in our Unschooling Stumbling Blocks series and we’re talking about how people are different. “People are different” has become a common refrain on the Exploring Unschooling Podcast and in the Living Joyfully Network and for good reason! Once we sink into the reality that people are truly so different—their prioritie…

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#148 Unschooling Billboards & Roadmaps 7:49

3M ago7:49

7:49

In this Unschooling Mom2Mom Podcast, I want to tell you about some billboards and roadmaps - all pointing you toward unschooling the kids this year! Let's go through a few together as you start your road trip toward unschooling. UNSCHOOLING 101 Mini-Course If you'd like to dive a little deeper, here's the link I mentioned. Remember, it starts on Mo…

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#147 Helping Unschooled Kids Navigate Questions 9:16

3M ago9:16

9:16

Your kids are probably bumping into a few more questions than usual with neighborhood kids returning to school. This week, on the Unschooling Mom2Mom Podcast, Sue Patterson shares how parents can help their kids with some of the typical questions that may trip them up! Unschooling Resources Mentioned: NOT Back-to-School Webinar August 22, 2024 Podc…

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EU368: Curiosity-Led Learning 34:11

3M ago34:11

34:11

In this episode, Pam, Anna, and Erika talk about curiosity-led learning. We thought this would be a fun topic to dive into during this back-to-school season! Focusing on curiosity—our own and our kids’—can be so grounding. In this episode, we explore the definition of learning, how school-based learning looks different than learning through unschoo…

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#146 Celebrating a Decade of Unschooling Support! 7:18

4M ago7:18

7:18

The Unschooling Mom2Mom Facebook group is celebrating 10 years of offering unschooling support to parents! Plus, nearly 50K group members! And this podcast has passed the 300K download marker! Those are a lot of incredible milestones! I love that our Unschooling Community continues to grow. Our Annual NOT Back-to-School Online Party is scheduled fo…

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Teachers Turned Unschoolers (EU282 Encore) 1:22:46

4M ago1:22:46

1:22:46

Let’s dive into a question I get pretty regularly, and that’s whether I have podcast episodes with unschooling parents that used to be teachers. It’s fun to ponder the why behind the question. Does it seem like a strange leap to make? To me, choosing teaching indicates an interest in children and in learning, so to dive into that even more deeply w…

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#145 - Summer School for Unschoolers! 7:15

4M ago7:15

7:15

... for PARENTS, that is! I'm sharing 5 Steps for an Unschooling Summer School program that you can tap into right now! I want to help you see how easy this can be! UNSCHOOLING RESOURCES MENTIONED: 2 Courses on Sale through July: Jumping Into Unschooling Learning Math WITHOUT Curriculum Use 50% Off Discount Code: summer24 https://suepatterson-unsch…

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#144 Unschoolers Don't Teach - What??? How is that ok?? 10:59

4M ago10:59

10:59

That's an alarming title, right? But it's something that's been a confusing point within the homeschooling and unschooling community. Unschoolers focus on the Learning instead of the Teaching. Yet, that is easily misconstrued as "Unschoolers don't Learn" or "Unschooling Parents are neglectful" - and NOTHING could be further fro the truth! This topi…

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Exploring Unschooling Q&A (EU333 Encore) 49:06

4M ago49:06

49:06

Anna, Erika, and I dive into listener questions! We talk about the fears and doubts that come up at the start of the unschooling journey, the idea of wanting to measure success, and what to do when a child is interested in a topic that seems too grown up for them. And as I mention at the beginning of our conversation, our Q&A conversations aren’t f…

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Exploring Unschooling Q&A (EU328 Encore) 1:02:24

5M ago1:02:24

1:02:24

Anna, Erika, and I dive into listener questions! We talk about navigating sibling and friend relationships, the idea of self-regulation when it comes to technology, and the journey of finding community and connection for ourselves and our children. And as I mention at the beginning of our conversation, our Q&A conversations aren’t focused on giving…

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#143 Loop Scheduling - and Unschooling? 10:02

5M ago10:02

10:02

Are you trying to get organized but wonder how that can work with unschooling? Loop Scheduling is a possiblity! In this week's Unschooling Mom2Mom Podcast, Sue talks about how to keep the concept of unschooling alive and well AND still do Loop Scheduling if you'd like! Nope - it's not going to look the same as how traditional homeschoolers will imp…

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#142 Overcoming Difficult Situations - as the only homeschoolers in the room! 8:34

5M ago8:34

8:34

Gatherings with friends and family can happen all year long! And when you've decided to do something different, all eyes are on you - or at least it can feel like that. This week's podcast is to help you manage these tricky situations and feel good about your responses. Thinking specificallly about how to prepare for various questions or scenarios …

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Exploring Unschooling Q&A (EU322 Encore) 48:30

5M ago48:30

48:30

Anna, Erika, and I dive into listener questions! We talk about cocooning and connecting with young teens, the mainstream concept of productivity and how we get curious about external messages of judgment, and the idea of an “ideal unschooler.” And as I mention at the beginning of our conversation, our Q&A conversations aren’t focused on […]…

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#141 Father's Day: Unschooling Lessons from the Side of the Pool 9:18

5M ago9:18

9:18

Happy Father's Day! Sharing a Bonus podcast from Unschooling Mom2Mom to help make sense of some of the confusion out on the internet. Sue Patterson shares some stories from her own dad, that offers a little Father's Day insight! Reach out if you need a little more help. Private Coaching Calls in June are only $50/half hour! Get your questions asked…

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#140 Summertime Unschooling! 13:45

5M ago13:45

13:45

Want to dip your toes in the idea of unschooling? We have so much LESS PRESSURE during the summer months - why not give it a try? This week's Unschooling Mom2Mom Podcast will show you how you can do that - with ideas and resource links to help you figure it all out! NEW: Seasonal Unschooling Guide: Summer! 30 pages of ideas and journaling pages to …

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Exploring Unschooling Q&A (EU314 Encore) 56:58

6M ago56:58

56:58

Anna, Erika, and I dive into listener questions! We explore technology and “screen time,” deschooling, connection, and validation. And as I mention at the beginning of our conversation, our Q&A conversations aren’t focused on giving anyone the “right” answer. That’s because there isn’t a universal “right” answer for any given situation that will wo…

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EU367: The Abundance Mindset 33:46

6M ago33:46

33:46

In this episode, Pam, Anna, and Erika explore the abundance mindset. We often find ourselves thinking about abundance versus scarcity in conversations on the podcast and in the Living Joyfully Network. In this episode, we dive into the many ways that shifting to abundance has helped us and our families with creative problem solving. We […]…

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#139 How Do I Know If Unschooling Isn't Working? 10:27

6M ago10:27

10:27

Have you ever wondered, How Will I know if Unschooling Isn't Working for my family? Or maybe someone is asking you how you'll know when to throw in the towel on unschooling? That's what I'm talking about this week. 6 SIGNS that Unschooling Isn't Working No judgement - it's not going to work for every parent! But let's talk about what's going on a l…

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#138 Unschooling and Mother's Day 12:20

7M ago12:20

12:20

Let's celebrate in a way that really WORKS for you, Mom! This podcast will help you see that waiting around for others to appreciate us may not be the best approach. Sue Patterson shares practical tips to help you feel good about Mother's Day this year. Lots of links at the website too: MOTHER'S DAY ULTIMAE COLLECTION PAGE http://www.UnschoolingMom…

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EU366: Talking Consent with Sara Davidson 1:11:22

7M ago1:11:22

1:11:22

Pam and Anna are joined by Living Joyfully Network member Sara Davidson to talk about what she’s been learning about consent. Sara was previously on the podcast in episode 312. It was great to hear her family updates and to dive deep into the topic of consent. We talked about four different types of consent, […]…

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206: A Birthday Chat 25:17

7M ago25:17

25:17

Today, on my birthday, I’m chatting about ageing, experimenting, taking risks, encouraging others, and other things. Show Notes I mentioned: The Self Directed podcast with the Conrads Episode 65 of the Self Directed podcast: Sue Elvis / Stories of an Unschooling Family The Unschooling Together community Podcast episode 3, Getting Older, Admitting O…

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Unlocking Learning: The Unschooling Approach Explained 11:24

7M ago11:24

11:24

If school or curriculum isn't working for your kids anymore, unschooling is an option I want you to know about. Don't dump more money into yet another curriculum suggestion that's going to gather dust or cause power struggles. You home life can be so much better than that! This Unschooling Mom2Mom Podcast will help you understand a little more. Her…

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EU365: The Independence Agenda 32:59

7M ago32:59

32:59

In this episode, Pam, Anna, and Erika dive into a very interesting lens on parenting—the independence agenda. It’s fascinating to see how this seemingly reasonable goal of fostering our children’s independence can get in the way of not only our relationship with them, but their developing self-awareness and inner voice. We talk about how different …

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205: Chatting with My Unschooled Author Daughter 1:07:26

7M ago1:07:26

1:07:26

I’m back with my author daughter Imogen! In this episode, we’re chatting about… Writing and how Imogen is promoting and selling her YA novels Collaboration and how we achieve more when we work together The ups and downs of social media We also share some news and tell a couple of stories, including the one about my frightening Frida Kahlo eyebrows!…

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#136 How do Unschoolers Learn Subjects WITHOUT Curriculum? 12:43

7M ago12:43

12:43

That's one of the biggest questions from parents looking into unschooling? It's what we talked about in April's Unschooling Question of the Month. And even after an hour of talking about it on the video (recording here) Sue Patterson shares even more about how unschooling provides everything your child will need! Free PDF mentioned on the Podcast: …

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EU364: Unschooling Stumbling Blocks: Including Kids in Decisions 30:53

8M ago30:53

30:53

We are back with another episode in our Unschooling Stumbling Blocks series and we’re talking about including kids in decisions. There are many reasons why parents may rush through big decisions without giving children a chance to weigh in, but we’ve found that including kids in decisions provides us with useful questions and information, helps […]…

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#135: What's Wrong with "A Little Curriculum?" 10:00

8M ago10:00

10:00

Learning to unschool can be scary - and it's not unusual for parents to hang onto "a little curriculum" for certain subjects. Usually, it's the ones we don't feel that comfortable with. And why is that? Maybe it's simple preferences - but maybe it's because of the way schools taught us! This week, I want to encourage you to examine your ideas about…

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EU363: Deschooling 44:27

8M ago44:27

44:27

Deschooling is a bit of a buzzword in homeschooling and alternative education spaces at the moment. So, let’s dive in! Pam, Anna, and Erika talk about the definition of the word, what that transition to unschooling can look like for parents and adults, the importance of letting go of expectations, some of the paradigm shifts […]…

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#134: Finding Your People - How DO Unschoolers Find Each Other? 11:46

8M ago11:46

11:46

Are you having trouble finding other unschooling families? Or maybe you’d just like to find people who don’t want to talk about curriculum all the time? This week, I'm sharing 5 ways you can find the people who are going to make this unschooling journey more enjoyable. It's so great to find others who are also working their way through their fears,…

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EU362: On the Journey with Kendel Ricker 55:48

8M ago55:48

55:48

We’re back with another On the Journey episode! We had a delightful conversation with Living Joyfully Network member Kendel Ricker. Kendel is an unschooling mom of two kids, 11 and 9, and she shared some of her journey with us. Kendel’s own education included homeschooling, private school, and public school, as well as university and […]…

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#133: Pi Day - Your Unschooling Reality Check 11:49

9M ago11:49

11:49

Pi Day is this Week! And maybe you're looking for some ideas or wondering what to do if your kid isn't really into it. Let's get real about PiDay! Collection of 85 Pi Day Memes and Jokes here: https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/pi-day Pinterest Board: Pi Day https://www.pinterest.com/umom2mom/pi-day-fun/ Strewing Calendar https://www.unschoolingmom…

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#132: Too Much Technology? How do I know?? 8:04

9M ago8:04

8:04

Parents worry all the time about whether their kids are on their devices too much. Our childhoods certainly weren't like this - and now that the kids are home all the time, that can seem like a LOT of time on technology. So what do we do? Sue Patterson shares strategies for how to accurately assess the situation and gives some solutions you could u…

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EU361: Siblings 43:10

9M ago43:10

43:10

In this episode, Pam, Anna, and Erika explore the sibling dynamic and some of the questions that come up when unschooling families navigate sibling relationships. We talk about letting go of expectations, watching out for casting our children in roles, understanding our own triggers, and how “fair” doesn’t mean “equal.” We hope you find our […]…

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EU360: What’s So Magical About Age 18? 50:50

9M ago50:50

50:50

What’s so magical about age 18? Pam, Anna, Erika, and our guest Erin dig into the transition from childhood to adulthood and what it means for our unschooled kids. It’s common for parents to bump up against some cultural beliefs about this phase of life and inadvertently put expectations on young adults. Strangers, friends, and […]…

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#131: Lean Into the Love - An Unschooling Mom Looks Back 10:38

9M ago10:38

10:38

I have a Bonus Episode for you this week! Last minute add-on! What's the big takeaway when an unschooling mom looks back? Lean into the Love. Originally written in 2012, and now updated for 2024, Sue Patterson share's what she wish she had known... way back when. More Valentine's Day info: https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/unschooling-valentines-d…

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#130: Unschooling Valentine's Day! 9:00

10M ago9:00

9:00

Unschoolers don't have to skip out on the fun that Valentine's Day can bring. I know, it's Hallmark Celebration... and lots of people are not big fans. But you kids might enjoy some aspects of it - and I've pulled together 10 activities your family might like to try. Science Projects Party food ideas Jokes/Riddles Arts & Crafts Videos Love Language…

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#129: Is Unschooling Right for You and Your Kids? 10:22

10M ago10:22

10:22

I have 5 Signs that it may be time for you to start unschooling! Whether you've been homeschooling and it's not working out as planned, or you're looking for alternatives to public schools, I want to share how to get started homeschooling from an unschooling perspective. I know, it can be scary to do something this unconventional, but gather some i…

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EU359: Unschooling Stumbling Blocks: Quitting vs Sticking It Out 37:52

10M ago37:52

37:52

In this episode, we are starting a new series called Unschooling Stumbling Blocks, where we talk about common challenges on the unschooling journey. For this first stumbling block, Pam, Anna, and Erika talk about “quitting” vs “sticking it out.” This idea comes up in parenting regardless of whether you’re unschooling or not. Do we need […]…

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#128: Unschooling the Pythagorean Theorem 11:16

10M ago11:16

11:16

Many of us memorized math facts that we don't use a lot in our adult lives. But what if I told you that you actually DO use many of them - even the Pythagorean Theorem - but you just don't realize it? This is a little different podcast this week, prompted by something that happened to me after a podcast interview as well as something I've seen rece…

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