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Sue Patterson
How do Unschooling moms make plans?
By Sue Patterson March 16, 2026
One of the questions unschooling parents ask all the time is: “But how do you plan anything?” It makes sense. Most of us were trained to believe planning means lesson plans, subjects, and assignments. So when you remove curriculum, it can feel like you’ve removed the roadmap too. But unschooling planning isn’t about deciding what your child must learn next. It’s about shaping a life where curiosity has room to grow.
Mom starting Pi Day - Kids Not Interested
By Sue Patterson March 12, 2026
Pi Day Without the Hype — When "Fun Learning" Falls Flat
two kids. Quirky kids? Unschooling & Neurodivergence
By Sue Patterson March 9, 2026
Learn why neurodivergent kids thrive outside traditional school—and how unschooling families use neurodivergent-informed parenting strategies to support all kids.
Real Life Learning opportunities with daylight saving time
By Sue Patterson March 7, 2026
Daylight Saving Time explained: Homeschooling and unschooling families discover 10 surprising facts and real-life learning opportunities when we change the clocks.
By Sue Patterson February 27, 2026
Struggling with unschooling doubt or feeling like you’re not doing enough? Discover how daily reinforcement helps homeschooling parents build steady confidence.
Where did your confidence go?
By Sue Patterson February 14, 2026
Feeling steady one day, and panicking the next?
Strewing the Winter Olympics
By Sue Patterson February 5, 2026
Homeschooling parents discover how kids learn naturally from the 2026 Winter Olympics through strewing—no curriculum, lessons, or checklists required at home.
Sunflower Deschooling  It's not a one-and-done thing
By Sue Patterson January 27, 2026
Deschooling isn’t a one-time phase homeschooling parents expect. As kids grow, familiar school-based fears return. Learn when to revisit deschooling and recalibrate.
Unschooling questinos
By Sue Patterson January 22, 2026
Feeling lost about teaching your kids? Sue Patterson shares unschooling reassurance and perspective on learning beyond school— without pressure, plans, or lessons.
Why deschooling is really for parents
By Sue Patterson January 13, 2026
When deschooling feels uncomfortable, it’s usually homeschooling parents—not kids—who struggle. Learn what’s really happening when learning looks “too relaxed.”
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