Unschooling Mom2Mom

Hey ReaderWIth Halloween this weekend, don't forget about Daylight Saving Time! And if you're feeling like you're not getting enough done, listen to this podcast so I can show you how much learning can happen with the topic! NO Worksheets Required! You don't have to even do it this weekend. You could talk about it next week.... or drop little nuggets of info as you're adjusting the clock on the microwave! Or you and the kids could listen to it together! It's only 10 minutes!I'm giving you 10...

Hey Reader Picture it. Thanksgiving dinner. Someone passes the potatoes and asks, “So… what about math? Do you feel capable enough?” or"How long are you going to do this? Surely not in high school!" Your stomach drops. Your kids are listening. And suddenly you’re defending your whole life over pie. I’ve been there more times than I can count. Here’s what I’ve learned: it’s so much easier when you’ve already talked it through with people who get it. That’s exactly what we’re doing in Creating...

Hey Reader ~ I've been talking to a lot of parents recently about how to shift when kids become teens. The kids are making some shifts (for sure), but does that mean the play-based interest-led approach has to change up too? And if you continue on this path, how do you still make sure they have everything they need?I would like to know if YOU are worried about the teen years? Maybe you're already immersed in it and not sure how to continue unschooling? Maybe you're ok where you are, but...

Hey Reader,Question: “I worry about this homeschooling thing - what about socialization?” This question always comes up, doesn't it? And truth is, it can mean a lot of different things...- how to FIND and MAKE Friends?- how to not feel isolated?- how to learn how to act around other people?So watch this video and let me know what you think! 📚 Read/ 🎧 Listen at the blog: What the Homeschool Socialization Question Misses 🌻 Dive deeper: After focusing on Socialization for a month in the Creating...

Hey Reader! A perfect example of finding learning in everyday activities - especially the ones people blow off and think are "fluff" - happens this week! I have a video that can show you EXACTLY what "counts" if you opt to dive into the holiday this week, but maybe worry there isn't much learning. There is! And if you'd like more resources to tap into all week, I have a giant collection too! Examples of Subjects— Halloween is FULL of opportunities to learn. That's what the 2025 Podcast is all...

Hey Reader, Sometimes unschooling just isn’t going the way you pictured it. The kids seem stuck. One minute you're okay with it, the next minute you're full of doubt. Or you’ve been doing this for years and something still feels ...off, and you can’t say exactly what. That’s all really common.In all my years of coaching unschooling parents, I’ve found it usually takes some time and conversation to figure out what’s actually going on. One quick real example, last spring a mom told me her son...

Hey Reader,Question: “What happens when you get to the end of the week and you really have nothing significant to show for it?” Friday rolls around, and you start mentally reviewing the week. It didn't go the way you thought it would. And, actually, the last few weeks haven't gone that well. Too many power struggles. Lots of times, parents blame themselves or their kids - but really, it's neither! It's the approach! We copy school because it's what we know - but it was designed for THEIR...

Hey Reader,"Do we need a school room?"You saved pictures of a beautiful homeschool rooms. The shelves match. It all looks so organized. It's set up so the kids can know what's expected to happen when they're in there: Learning. Meanwhile, your kidscarries everything into the living room—or wants to work on the floor beside you. Before you buy more furniture, let’s talk about setting up a home around how your family actually lives. What makes exploring easier? What keeps getting in the way? 🎧...

Hey Reader,Today’s Question: “We stopped using curriculum, but now I feel lost. What am I doing wrong?”You were so relieved to step away from the assignments and school schedule. But here we are, Wednesday morning. Everyone’s doing their own thing, and you’re wondering what YOU should be doing. You don’t necessarily want the old routine back. You just miss knowing whether you’re doing this right. I call that the “untethered feeling.” 🎧 Listen/Read/Watch: The Untethered Feeling Recognizing...