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Unschooling Mom2Mom

Welcome! I'm Sue Patterson, Coach/Mentor, author, podcaster, community organizer. I help parents move from confusion to confidence in unschooling. These emails are filled with tips, real-life ideas, and encouragement to help your family learn and live with more ease.

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Always Rooting for you! ~Sue

Your Saturday Confidence Check-In, [FIRST NAME GOES HERE] đź’›

Hi Reader, A lot of unschooling parents think: “I chose this path. I should know how to do this by now.” But here’s the thing — most of us grew up in school. We were trained to follow someone else’s plan. That shows up in how we parent, even when we want to unschool. 💛 This week’s encouragement:You don’t have to deprogram all of that alone.You deserve someone walking with you — helping you see what’s working, and solve what’s not. That’s what we do in my membership group. No judgment. Just...
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Special Deals for YOU, [FIRST NAME GOES HERE]!

Hey Reader! I know you’re getting emails from everywhere today —so here’s the simplest breakdown of everything available this week to help you feel calmer, more confident, and more supported in unschooling. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment… this is it. 🌻 Creating Confidence Membership Annual: $299 (never this low before!)Monthly: $39 (sign-up fee waived) If you’re tired of second-guessing yourself…If holidays bring out alllll the critiques…If you want steadier days and a community...
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New video: Handle the Tough QUestions

Before Thanksgiving… You Need This

Hi Reader 💛 I know tomorrow can feel like a lot if you're in the United States — the gathering, the questions, the energy in the room… and the tiny part of you that wonders,“Am I ready for this conversation again?” So I created a short video for you today. It’s calm. It’s grounding. And it gives you 3 tools you can use if (or when) someone questions your choices, your kids, or your life. Unschooling Parents: Handling Holiday Criticism | 3 Tools for Thanksgiving Watch the New Video Here Inside...
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Holiday Critics + 5 Tips to Stay Calm

Hi Reader! If you’re heading into family gatherings and already bracing for the questions about unschooling, I just released a new podcast episode that might help. It walks through 5 simple tips to stay calm when family members push back, misunderstand, or hit those old schooling nerves. You can listen here — or read the full blog version if that’s easier: Listen at YouTube Read the Transcript at the Blog And if you want to dive deeper, here are a few helpful seasonal tools:(Remember if...
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Thanksgiving Parent Bundle - 3 Guides

New! The Thanksgiving Parent Bundle is here 🍂

Hi Reader! I’m excited to share something new with you — because I know this time of year can feel complicated. Between the holiday gatherings, the questions, and the conversations with our kids… it’s a lot.And I wanted to give you some tools that will truly help you. Introducing the Thanksgiving Parent Bundle A simple, parent-focused set of guides to help you move through this week with more calm, clarity, and confidence. Inside, you’ll get: The Gratitude Guide — easy ideas for grounding...
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Black friday sale - Unschooling Mom2Mom

Unschooling Black Friday Deals

Show me! Happy Friday, Reader! I know you’re getting Black Friday emails from every direction — so here’s a quick, easy look at our Unschooling Sale. Now is truly the best time to grab what you need so you can get onto steadier ground ASAP.If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to get support, this is it. Creating Confidence Membership Monthly: $39 (Reg. $49) No Sign-Up FeeAnnual: $299 (Reg. $687 — biggest savings!) Group coaching calls (3x/week) • Private Platforms • Resource library •...
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The Truth about Just Playing

🎙️ Truth About the Play-All-Day Phase

Hey Reader!Quick note to let you know...I JUST published a new podcast episode for you!It comes straight from my inbox with questions so many of you have: “What do I do when my child just plays all day — Legos, trampolines, video games — and I start to panic that it’s not enough?” See? You're not the only one thinking that!!!Let's talk about why this “all play” phase is completely normal, what’s really happening beneath the surface, and how to shift from fear to partnership. 🎧 Listen to the...
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Saturday Check-In - Let's work on your confidence

Unschooling feeling a little lonely?

Hey Reader,If you’ve been feeling a little alone on this unschooling path — you’re not the only one.It can be hard to find people who really get it.That’s why I wanted to share this note from a Creating Confidence member: “I was the only one in my town unschooling. I felt so isolated — until I joined this group. I finally had people to talk to who got it.” 💛 This week’s encouragement: Connection changes everything — especially if you’ve been out there on your own for a while. Start small....
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Don't Miss This, [FIRST NAME GOES HERE]

Hi Reader ! Let's wrap up this week with an update of what I've been creating for you! 3 Things! 1. Black Friday Starts Now I hate the pressure of making shopping decisions on one day or week, so I'm not going to do that. You don't need more stress - just the good deals! And I have them for you. They'll last from now until the end of the month. Save on Black Friday prices now! Creating Confidence Membership has 2 sales happening: 20% off the Monthly price: $39/month and the $99 sign-up fee is...
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