Unschooling Mom2Mom Blog

IDEAS, ENCOURAGEMENT & REAL-LIFE UNSCHOOLING

The Unschooling Mom2Mom Blog


There are many areas to consider, learn and integrate when diving into unschooling. Sue and other unschooling experts share written wisdom in blog posts. They cover topics such as how to start unschooling kids at any age, deschooling, math, reading, and more! In addition, posts offer sage insights on coping with critics, obstacles, or teens! 

The Treadmill of Unschooling Anxiety - stressed woman on treadmill
By Sue Patterson • October 15, 2026
Unschooling anxiety leaving you wondering, “Am I doing enough?” Sue Patterson shares five ways to ease homeschool doubts and recognize everyday learning.
Autumn Unschooling
By Sue Patterson • October 3, 2026
Quick fall ideas for unschooling families—nature study, kitchen math, holidays, field trips, gratitude. Watch the video + get the 30-page Autumn Guide.
untethered boat in the water - the Untethered Feeling of Unschooling
By Sue Patterson • September 29, 2026
Unschooling but still asking, “Am I doing enough?” Explore why worksheets and grade levels can feel reassuring—and what to notice about your child instead.
What about socialization? Such a loaded question
By Sue Patterson • September 15, 2026
Do homeschoolers get enough socialization? Explore how unschooled children build friendships, social skills, and discernment without classroom conformity.
September Ideas, desktop shows Strewing Calendar. Wall show sunflowers, apples, inspiration
By Sue Patterson • September 8, 2026
Find fun September homeschooling ideas without curriculum. See how strewing helps kids learn naturally through cooking, animals, seasons, and everyday life.
Daily Unschooling Support for Homeschooling Parents - Sue Patterson at her desk with coffee
By Sue Patterson • August 25, 2026
Daily unschooling support for homeschooling parents to build confidence, handle outside pressure, and now includes monthly group coaching calls with Sue Patterson
School refusal child - now what do we do?
By Sue Patterson • August 20, 2026
Starting homeschooling after school refusal? Learn why recovery, trust & connection matter more than rushing into curriculum or another rigid plan. You're not alone.
Woman worrying about the school year ahead
By Sue Patterson • August 18, 2026
...and it feels a little weird.
School bus driving away, not sending kids back to school, nervous mom
By Sue Patterson • August 12, 2026
Your child isn’t going back to school. Learn how to start homeschooling or unschooling without rushing into curriculum, rigid schedules, or recreating school at home
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Learning Without Curriculum

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Unschooling Teens

Navigate the teen years while preserving trust, connection, and your teen’s ownership of their learning.

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Younger children naturally benefit from an unschooling approach to learning. Find resources for our littlest unschoolers.

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Deschooling

Learn what to do after leaving school, why the transition can take time, and how to begin creating a different rhythm at home.

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Screens & Gaming

Move beyond automatic screen-time battles and look more closely at what your child is doing, learning, creating, and connecting with online.

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Socialization

Rethink ideas about social development and consider the relationships, communities, and interactions your individual child actually needs.

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Outside Pressure

Respond to questions from relatives, friends, and strangers without allowing their fears to determine what happens in your family.