Category: Unschooling Teens

Teen Years – Is it too late to Unschool?
By Sue Patterson 08 Nov, 2022
So many kids have been struggling with school! Bullying, the pressure to perform, the over-emphasis on testing, the sleep deprivation – the list keeps growing. But parents worry if it's too late to switch gears and choose to unschool. Sue shares why it's not too late to unschool - AT ALL!
By Sue Patterson 04 Oct, 2022
Are you new to unschooling and your kids are worried unschooling may not be "enough?" Sue Patterson shares how you could talk about it with them, when it's all new.
By Sue Patterson 19 Jul, 2022
What do you do when your teen hates school ...and anything that seems even a little bit "educational? In this episode of the Unschooling Mom2Mom Podcast, Sue Patterson shares how and why the unschooling approach is perfect for this! Podcast Transcript Hi Everyone! It’s time we talk about teens again! I’ll share a message I received just today about a family that’s wondering how to do this. So instead of answering her and sending her some resources, I thought I’d put it in the podcast! If we haven’t met or this is your first time listening, I’m Sue Patterson, and this is the Unschooling Mom2Mom podcast. Each week, I offer you 5-10 minutes of an unschooling peptalk. - Something to help you see that your connection with your kid matters most. - Something that can show you how it’s OK to do something unconventional more than ok! Actually a really good idea! My own unschooled now-grown kids are 33, 31, and 28. They all took different paths - and they were and are prepared for their young adult lives. They got into college, conservatories, trade schools, own homes and businesses, started families - all things! AND they had awesome childhoods. And we didn’t duplicate school - not even in the teen years! I want to show you how. After 25 years in this community, I have so many resources to help you - whether you want to dip your toes in the water, or dive on in. I’ll put links in the shownotes for you. My New Unschooler course, Jumping Into Unschooling is a great solution for getting your brain wrapped around HOW unschooling can work for your teen. You don’t have to buy that expensive curriculum. Take the course and you’ll see what I mean!
By Sue Patterson 25 Oct, 2021
When we're walking away from curriculum, families want to know how to unschool a teen. This podcast gives you tips, ideas, resources, and inspiration from someone who's done it!
By Sue Patterson 04 Oct, 2021
Do you wonder what should "count" when you're unschooling? Everything counts! Let me explain...
By Sue Patterson 20 Jun, 2021
Are you worried about unschooling teens and transcripts? Here are the resources you need to feel confident about unschooling AND create an acceptable transcript.
By Sue Patterson 31 May, 2021
Can unschoolers get into college? Yes! They're doing it all the time. Sue Patterson will share how this happens...
By Sue Patterson 08 May, 2021
So many parents are looking into how unschooling could work for their family. This week, we're talking about learning to read, unschooling teens, "What about socialization?" and PARENT transitions!
By Sue Patterson 22 Mar, 2021
Why do we feel like the stakes get higher when it comes to the teen years? In some ways, maybe it does. In other ways, not so much. Let's talk about unschooling a teen.
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