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...
Celebrating Pi Day – The Quintessential Homeschool Holiday!
Text Sue what you think!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, quirky math connections, and even Pi-themed scavenger hunts, there are so many ways to turn this day into a lighthearted learning opportunity. And if math makes you cringe? Don’t worry—I’ll also help you reframe some of that old math anxiety so you can enjoy the fun, too.What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 🥧 Why Pi Day even exists & how it all started at a museum retreat!) 📏 The simple explanation of Pi 🎉 Fun and easy ways to celebrate—whether your kids are into math or just want pie! 📲 How social media has embraced Pi Day (and where to find the best Pi memes) 📺 Fun Pi-related videos, movies, and books to check out 🍕 How to make Pi Day your own—without making it feel like schoolWhether you go all out with Pi-ku (Haiku, but for Pi) or just eat pizza for dinner, there are so many ways to join in the fun. And if your kids are rolling their eyes? That’s okay, too! Unschooling is all about making connections—and Pi Day is just one more way to do that.Links & Resources Mentioned: 🔗 Links for this Podcast Transcript (music, movies, scientists, etc.!)🔗Pi Day Reality Check - If Pi Day's a flop (with 100+ memes!) 🔗 Strewing Calendar🔗 Learning Math WITHOUT CurriculumJoin the Conversation! Tag me on social media if you and your kids do anything fun for Pi Day—I’d love to see! 🎉 Instagram Facebook. Pinterest <- specific Pi Day Board👉 Subscribe & Review If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe so you never miss an unschooling pep talk! I’d love for you to Support the show_____________________________________________________As always, reach out if you need help figuring out how unschooling can work for your family! You don't have to do this alone!Free Email List with weekly unschooling resourcesLike what you're hearing? Want to buy Sue a cup of coffee? Now you can! Buy Me a Coffee Creating Confidence Membership Group Podcast listeners can join without the sign up fee - so use this link! UNSCHOOLING 101 Course Math WITHOUT Curriculum Course Seasonal Unschooling Guides Private 1:1 Coaching with Sue www.UnschoolingMom2Mom.com
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165 - The Art of Noticing & Individualizing: Secrets from Stage Managers
Text Sue what you think!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 following a prescribed curriculum but about recognizing that your child is already learning naturally, and trusting that process.Turns out, unschooling parents have picked up some secrets from stage managers—who knew? Just like a great stage manager works behind the scenes to create the perfect conditions for a performance, unschooling parents learn that their role isn’t to direct every move but to notice, anticipate, and support. The real magic happens not in controlling the scene, but in tuning in to what’s unfolding naturally—anticipating and adjusting, providing resources, and trusting that the star of the show (your child!) is already learning in their own way.In this episode, we’ll explore: ✨ Why Noticing is more powerful than Directing ✨ How tuning in—rather than taking charge—leads to deeper learning & individualization ✨ How to support natural learning and curiosity without pushing or orchestrating ✨ How small shifts in your parenting role can make unschooling feel easier and be more effective🎁 FREE DOWNLOAD: Want to strengthen your Noticing skills? Grab the Noticing & Individualization Worksheet—a simple, journal-style page to help you practice this essential unschooling mindset shift!👉 Download your FREE PDF here:https://unschooling-mom2mom.kit.com/388b7b9244💬 Let’s keep the conversation going! Join our Unschooling Membership for Virtual Park Days, Moms’ Nights Out, and real-time connection with parents who are embracing this shift.Support the show_____________________________________________________As always, reach out if you need help figuring out how unschooling can work for your family! You don't have to do this alone!Free Email List with weekly unschooling resourcesLike what you're hearing? Want to buy Sue a cup of coffee? Now you can! Buy Me a Coffee Creating Confidence Membership Group Podcast listeners can join without the sign up fee - so use this link! UNSCHOOLING 101 Course Math WITHOUT Curriculum Course Seasonal Unschooling Guides Private 1:1 Coaching with Sue www.UnschoolingMom2Mom.com
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164 - Can we talk? A Quick Chat for Homeschooling Moms Ready for Change
Text Sue what you think!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 learn! And you get to skip all the anxiety and power struggles that are baked into that school approach! When you chose to homeschool, you wanted more freedom. Let's get back to that! You may need a little help figuring out how to unlearn all that conditioning from your own school experience - and maybe even what you've heard in the homeschooling communities or from social media. Here's where to start: ✔️ Listen to the podcast✔️ Sign up for the emailshttps://unschooling-mom2mom.kit.com/96512ee8fe✔️ Subscribe to the YouTube channel http://www.YouTube.com/c/UnschoolingMom2Mom...and be the first to know when my FREE Mini-Course SPECIFICALLY for switching from homeschooling to unschooling is ready! (should be in March 2025)If you want to dive deeper, I'm sharing nearly30 years of homeschooling and unschooling experience to help you get onto steadier ground. I can help you set up your own DIY program with a private coaching call: http://www.suepatterson.as.me Or you can join a community of unschooling parents in the Membership group where we're about to start Virtual Park Days and Moms' Nights Out! You'll find so many benefits to be in this group - let's grow your confidence! http://www.UnschoolingMom2Mom.com/MembershipMore Links (mentioned in the Podcast) here at the website: Unschooling Mom2Mom: Can We Talk?Support the show_____________________________________________________As always, reach out if you need help figuring out how unschooling can work for your family! You don't have to do this alone!Free Email List with weekly unschooling resourcesLike what you're hearing? Want to buy Sue a cup of coffee? Now you can! Buy Me a Coffee Creating Confidence Membership Group Podcast listeners can join without the sign up fee - so use this link! UNSCHOOLING 101 Course Math WITHOUT Curriculum Course Seasonal Unschooling Guides Private 1:1 Coaching with Sue www.UnschoolingMom2Mom.com
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163 - When Moms Feel Discouraged – Finding Confidence in Unschooling
Text Sue what you think!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 freedom and connection that unschooling offers.We’ll talk about:✔ Why societal pressure makes moms doubt themselves✔ How to break free from old expectations and trust your parenting instincts✔ Why your kids don’t need a rigid schedule to thrive✔ How to create a rhythm that works for your unique family✔ The power of listening and connecting deeply with your childrenPLUS: A Special Birthday Surprise! 🎉https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/product/Birthday-Flash-SaleThis Thursday, I’m celebrating my birthday with a flash sale on my private unschooling membership! If you've been thinking about joining a supportive community of like-minded parents, this is your chance to get in at a reduced price.Homeschooled Teens Book: 75 Young People Speak About Their Lives WITHOUT School 🔗 Tune in now and start feeling more confident in your unschooling journey!Read the Transcript at the blogpostSupport the show_____________________________________________________As always, reach out if you need help figuring out how unschooling can work for your family! You don't have to do this alone!Free Email List with weekly unschooling resourcesLike what you're hearing? Want to buy Sue a cup of coffee? Now you can! Buy Me a Coffee Creating Confidence Membership Group Podcast listeners can join without the sign up fee - so use this link! UNSCHOOLING 101 Course Math WITHOUT Curriculum Course Seasonal Unschooling Guides Private 1:1 Coaching with Sue www.UnschoolingMom2Mom.com
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#162 - Build Your Unschooling Confidence with this FREE Weekly Checklist!
Text Sue what you think!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/96512ee8feThis simple, DIY Unschooling Workout page helps you:✅ Plan your week with confidence-building habits✅ Focus on connecting with your kids✅ Build deschooling knowledge, find support, and prioritize self-care✅ Identify and overcome fears that might be holding you back🔹 Grab your free Weekly Confidence Checklist here: In this episode, I’ll share:✨ Why planning weekly helps you feel more at ease with unschooling✨ The four key focus areas that make the biggest impact on confidence✨ How to tackle common fears and obstacles that often hold parents back✨ A peek inside the membership community, where all my best unschooling resources are streamlined and easy to find—so you never feel lost in information overload.👉 Sign up now to get this month’s First Friday Freebie: https://unschooling-mom2mom.kit.com/96512ee8feYou don’t have to figure this all out alone. Let’s create some new habits to make unschooling lighter, more joyful, and full of possibilities—one step at a time.READ THE TRANSCRIPT at the bloghttps://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/unschool-freebie-friday#Unschooling #FirstFridayFreebie #HomeschoolHelp #Deschooling #UnschoolingConfidenceSupport the show_____________________________________________________As always, reach out if you need help figuring out how unschooling can work for your family! You don't have to do this alone!Free Email List with weekly unschooling resourcesLike what you're hearing? Want to buy Sue a cup of coffee? Now you can! Buy Me a Coffee Creating Confidence Membership Group Podcast listeners can join without the sign up fee - so use this link! UNSCHOOLING 101 Course Math WITHOUT Curriculum Course Seasonal Unschooling Guides Private 1:1 Coaching with Sue www.UnschoolingMom2Mom.com
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!
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