Unschooling Mom2Mom

Hey Reader,Question: “I can see how they learn other things—but how will they learn math?” We have real hangups about math, don’t we? Before I tell you about the resources I have to help, I want you to think about this: If so many of us learned math in school and left feeling anxious or convinced we weren’t “math people,” why would we want to duplicate that experience with our kids? Schools had 12 years to help us get comfortable with math. For most of us, that didn’t happen! So here’s a more...

Hey [FIRST NAME], QUESTION: “My kids seem happy. They’re doing things they enjoy. So why do I keep worrying that I’m not doing enough?” Sometimes that worry shows up after a relative asks about math. Or you see another homeschool family’s impressive project. Next thing you know, you're scrambling to find some proof that your kids are learning. One question worth asking: Who am I trying to prove this to? We can leave school behind and still carry an imaginary audience around, waiting for them...

Hey Reader, Question: "If all they do is play, how will they learn enough?"It’s lunchtime, and your child has spent the whole morning making a home for their stuffed animals. You can see they’re enjoying themselves. But a little voice says, “Shouldn’t we have done something educational by now?” Maybe you start thinking about a workbook, or creating some kind of lesson—just to make sure. Before you interrupt the play, let’s look at what you might be overlooking. And what can you do to support...

Hey Reader, One of the things I see missing in our unschooling community is… COMMUNITY! Sure, I’d love for you to join my Creating Confidence community at whatever level works for you. But I’m also thinking about something we had in the “olden days” of unschooling: park days and potlucks. While the kids played, you could listen in as another mom asked the question you’d been afraid to ask. Hear what someone else had tried. See what might fit your family—and what probably wouldn’t. It was...

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...