Unschooling Mom2Mom

Hey Reader! Maybe you thought unschooling would just naturally reveal itself once you stepped away from school. But the kids seem bored—or only interested in their games. And you’re wondering, “What am I doing wrong?” Should you be offering more? Making them try something else? Waiting for an interest to show up? You liked the idea of unschooling— but this isn’t quite what you pictured. I have a course that can help: Unschooling 101 We’ll look at what might be getting in the way and how you...

Hi Reader,Whether you're only a month into unschooling or you've been piecing this together for a while now, it's not unusual to feel a little adrift. You've walked away from what's familiar, and maybe don't have solid ground under your feet yet about what you're actually supposed to be doing now! We've all been there. That's our topic for this week's Unschooling Mom2Mom podcast. Its up at all the listening platforms, but I have the video version up for you now too! Let’s talk about why this...

Hi Reader! I published another podcast this week - AND got it uploaded as a video too! I'm on a roll! 🎉This is our month to talk about socialization over in the Creating Confidence. So if you're interested in unpacking what this questions is REALLY all about, you could join us! Plus we have a group coaching call on Sept. 30th all about it - you won't want to miss it!Here's the link for the video. Be sure to subscribe so I know if doing videos is something you like! Click to Watch! Or read at...

Hey Reader, Did you know that some of the fall activities you’re already doing count as learning? So many parents don’t recognize it. And even after you’ve been deschooling for a while, that worry can sneak back in: Wait… is this really enough? The Unschooling Mom2Mom Fall Guide helps you see that it is. Inside, you’ll find: The learning woven through familiar fall activities Seasonal ideas to spark your child’s curiosity Reminders that learning doesn’t have to look like school Easy-to-use...

Hi Reader! If your kids are rolling their eyes at your "fun" ideas, I have a solution! In this new podcast video, I’m showing how something as simple as Rice Krispie Treat Day (later this month) can open the door to all kinds of learning. Watch @YouTube This link will take you to all the podcasts converted to video! Binge away! Want easy ideas to run with this month? The September Strewing Calendar includes daily celebrations, links, and learning objectives—all gathered for you. Get the...

Hey Reader, Society never stops pushing you to conform. Most days, you can brush it off. But then one comment, comparison, or question catches you on the wrong day—and suddenly your unschooling confidence disappears. Why is it harder on some days? That’s what I’m talking about in this short video—along with a simple way to stay grounded. WATCH THE VIDEO I’m also sharing two ways I can support you inside Creating Confidence. Prices for both change after Labor Day. Get Unschooling Support from...

Hey Reader, You're scrolling. Not even looking for anything in particular. And there it is: a beautifully arranged nature table. A twelve-year-old who "asked to learn math for fun." A mom who says her kids haven't watched a screen since spring. You close the app. You look around at your own living room — cereal bowl from breakfast still on the counter, kid watching the same YouTuber for the fourth day in a row, the "unit study" you planned abandoned on day two. And the thought creeps in: Am I...

Hey Reader, Back in March, I decided to try something new. And, as it turns out, I use unschooling principles in just about everything I do: Let’s try it and see what works. So I created an unschooling support app: Creating Confidence Daily. I thought I would choose a theme each month, share a short voice note every day, and add a few practical resources along the way. Six months later, I can tell you: It worked. Way better than I expected. I love talking with you for a minute or two every...

Hi—quick note, Reader. I’ve seen a lot of articles about school refusal… but unfortunately, they almost never look at the option of not sending your child back to school. That's always the end goal. So I wanted to talk about that a little more in today’s Unschooling Mom2Mom Podcast: School Refusal: A Mom-to-Mom Reframe When Your Kid is Miserable It's the reframe I think they're missing and that parents really need to know. Listen at the Blog Apple Podcasts Listen at Spotify Read at the blog:...