Unschooling Mom2Mom

Let’s talk about those voices in your head, Reader. I know what they’re saying. “You’re not doing enough.” “This looks lazy.” “Other families are doing more.” “You’re going to regret this.” They don’t disappear just because you chose unschooling. Maybe they get a little worse! They tend to get louder, though, when you’re tired or distracted or you haven't given it much thought lately. I recorded a short podcast about why all this happens — and why confidence is someting you need to reinforce....

So… I scheduled a new video to go live yesterday, Reader. And then never told you. 🤦🏻♀️ I was busy welcoming families into the Creating Confidence Daily app and completely missed it. Which feels oddly appropriate — because deschooling doesn't follow timelines well either! Why Deschooling Is Really for Parents Watch the Video Most people think deschooling is something kids go through. But the uneasy part?The lay-around phase.The “Are they doing enough?” spiral.The urge to step back in and...

Hey Reader, There’s a difference between understanding unschoolingand actually living it without second-guessing yourself every week. Most parents don’t need more information. They need a new pattern. Doubts don’t disappear just because you listened to a podcast or read a book. Old school thinking creeps back in.Comparison creeps in.Family comments creep in.You have your own doubts and hesitations that just aren't gone yet. That’s what Creating Confidence Daily is.It comes as a simple app on...

Hi Reader! Today I turn 65. 🎉 And this year also marks 30 years since we began homeschooling back in 1996. Thirty years of learning differently.Thirty years of letting go of schoolish thinking.Thirty years of watching kids grow up into capable adults without following the traditional script. When we started, there wasn’t much of a roadmap. A lot of it was trial, error, trust, and community. Back then, I found that community at park days — other parents walking the same road, brainstorming and...

Hey Reader,You can feel completely confident about unschooling one week… and question everything the next. Why does that happen? I’m sharing what I’ve learned after thousands of conversations with parents: Confidence doesn’t grow on autopilotIt grows from intentionally focusing on it.And it doesn't even have to be intense - just 10 minutes a day can really help! If you’ve ever thought, “I know this… so why am I still worried?” this one will feel familiar. Watch Here 🎧 Podcast audios are up on...

Hey Reader! Valentine’s Day may or may not be your cuppa tea. That’s okay. Maybe you loved the school parties and want to recreate some of that fun.Maybe you’d rather skip the glitter and sugar overload entirely. Either way — here are some easy, unschooling-aligned ways to nod to the tradition without turning it into a production. Even a → FREE PDF if you need a little help seeing the learning in all this fun! Want to chat over coffee with me? Here's the next best thing! If you’d rather just...

Hey Reader!I’m not here to add to your plate - that's the last thing you need! But since the Winter Olympics start today, I want to show you how see the learning that's already right there. 🏂 No planning.No lessons.Just noticing. I made a quick video about how a simple strewing mindset makes space for learning in moments like this. Watch Here 🎧 Podcast audios are up on all the platforms. Apple | Spotify | YouTube Music🤓 Prefer to read? The blog version is here → Strewing the Winter...

Hey Reader!This week's new podcast + video come from a question I hear all the time: Do I need to be teaching more? In this episode, I talk about why that pressure shows up — even after deschooling — and what actually helps when it does. 🎥 Watch the video here: Do I Need to Teach More?🤓 Prefer to read? The blog version is here → When You Want to Teach More — but Feel LostIf you ever have a question you’d like me to unpack on a future episode, you can always reach me here:→ Ask SueLots of...

Hey Reader, Today’s video is a simple example of what unschooling looks like in real life. 🐉 Appreciate a Dragon Day turns into learning through imagination, questions, play, and conversation — without lesson plans, schedules, or curriculum. Watch the YouTube video: ____________________________ Watch the VideoLearn from Dragons - a simple unschooling tip! or Listen on any podcast platforms 🎧 _____________________________________ 📖 Want even more ideas?The blog post shares how dragon-themed...