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Hey Reader! A parent told me this week, "These ideas are fun, but it still feels like fluff. How do I know it really counts?" That feeling is so common. We were all conditioned to think learning only “counts” when it looks like school — worksheets, grades, and structure. But real learning doesn’t need a curriculum. It needs curiosity, connection, and a parent who notices what’s already happening. This week’s tip helps you see it for yourself. 🎃 Learning Circles I made you a simple printable...

Hey Reader! How's your week going? I've been busy getting some things ready for you! Let's jump right to it: New Video: Here's the Video version of this week's Unschooling Mom2Mom Podcast: Unschooling Halloween: Everyday Learning in Disguise Watch on YouTube The Unschooling Halloween Playlist is on the side, so be sure to tap into those too! An Unschooler's Haunted House Here's the blogpost version of this - with gifs and fun! Don't miss the YouTube short too! Here you go! What would make an...

Hey Reader, If you’ve ever wished you had a local co-op — but your kids just aren’t that excited about it — you’re not alone. A mom in my membership group was struggling with that exact thing. The co-ops she tried had a “No Electronics” rule, and her kids just couldn’t find their people. They wanted to connect — just not in that way. It reminded me of one of our Live Membership Get-Togethers a few years back in Houston: We had everything — a pool, restaurant, comfy lobby — but the younger...

Hey Reader! If Halloween feels like a lot (costumes, candy, critiques), you’re not alone. Or even if it feels like a distraction from the "more important stuff," I get it. The good news? Seasons like this are perfect for unschooling—low-pressure, curiosity-led, and full of real-life learning that shows up right in your home. I recorded a short episode this week—Unschooling Halloween: Everyday Learning in Disguise—to walk you through quick ways to lean in without getting overwhelmed. I’ll even...

Hey Reader! Today's Tip of the Week comes from a Question: “I love unschooling when it comes to science and art and history — even language arts! But math... grrrr. I hate it so much! I know I’m leaning away from it whenever I can. What would help me not pass on my anti-math attitude to my kids? They’re fairly neutral about it — so far.” That’s such a common struggle! The first step is noticing where your resistance shows up : Sighing at numbers, Joking (kind of) that you’re “bad at math,”...

Hey Reader Do you ever catch yourself thinking, “If I just had a checklist, I’d feel more confident about this unschooling thing…”?Our brains love structure and measurable proof — and there's a reason for that! But those checkboxes can quietly drain our energy and connection. 🎧 This week’s Podcast Pep Talk explores why we want checklists so badly — and what to do instead. You’ll learn how to: ✨ Recognize your brain’s old patterns of control ✨ Shift from performance to partnership ✨ "Measure"...

Hey Reader — you made it to Friday! 🎉 If you’ve got a whiteboard tucked away somewhere, this week’s tip is for you.I shared a quick video with a few creative ways to use it in your home — more practical unschooling tips coming your way! 🎥 Watch the 1-Minute Unschooling Tip Here 👀 or at Instagram Here are 3 ways whiteboards can make learning visible again (I've expanded on these some more at the website) 📍 Word Walls — perfect for new or hesitant readers 💡 Idea Boards — everyone’s ideas get...

This week's Question of the Week:“Did we wait too long to start unschooling?” If that thought’s been circling in your mind — or you've been having some doubts — this one’s for you. Hey Reader ! If your teen’s current situation isn’t working, this week’s YouTube Video is for you: 🎥 It’s NOT Too Late to Unschool a Teen Watch it Here Unschooling through the teen years isn’t just possible — it’s a really good idea.And the sooner you start, the better. Why spend another day in a situation that’s...

Hey Reader! Parents of teens — this week’s quick podcast is for you! 🎧 Maybe your teen is still sitting in a classroom, wishing they were somewhere else… but you’re worried it’s too late to start unschooling now. Maybe you’ve been unschooling for a while, but as your child moves into the teen years, you’re wondering if it’s time to tighten things up. Or maybe you’ve been “kind of” unschooling your teen — but what you really need right now is a reassuring pep talk! Listen to this week's...