Electronics, Technology - and YOUR Kids!

What Unschooling Parents Know...

Parenting is hard. And when we step away from the more conventional approaches, it's even harder to figure out what to do!

So after nearly 30 years in the community, and 3 grown unschoolers of my own, I want to share some resources with you. Look at them (read or listen, actually) with an open mind. So often, things I was SURE we'd never do in OUR family, shifted as time moved on and I learned more.

Bookmark this page and work your way through the videos, blogposts and memes - a little at a time.
Don't miss the PDFs at the bottom of the page!

Videos

Blogposts

Rethinking 'Screentime': Why It's Time for Parents to Shift the Conversation

By Sue Patterson • March 9, 2024

Let's talk about "Screen Time." We need to shift our conversation with the kids about their love for technology and electronics.

Too Much Technology?

By Sue Patterson • March 4, 2024

How much IS too much - when it comes to gaming and surfing the web? Especially if you're going to unschool! Sue Patterson shares strategies for how to tackle the technology in your home!

Technology and Your Kids

By Sue Patterson • September 8, 2022

Worried about your kids use of technology and "screens?" Sue Patterson helps you understand how to see it through an unschooling lens.

Addicted to Technology

By Sue Patterson • February 15, 2022

Are you worried that your kids are "addicted" to technology? Sue Patterson shares some unschooling thoughts on in this Unschooling Mom2Mom's podcast.

Unschooling and Technology

By Sue Patterson • July 27, 2021

Are you concerned about your kids and their devices? Here's more information about unschooling and technology - include 6 Ideas to Help You!

Gaming, Technology, and Friendships

By Guest Blogger • October 22, 2019

Guest blogger, Belinda Bonham Carter, noticed how many stories exist about how technology disconnects us, its ill effects and how gaming in particular can be harmful. This story is not that perspective. Sixteen months ago, relatively new to homeschooling, I took an online discussion/seminar class focusing on child-led learning. During the class the subject of Read More

When Socializing Looks Unsocial

By Guest Blogger • October 8, 2019

Michelle Conaway shows us how technology may be changing how we view socialization. Parents may not be aware of all the skills kids are learning while they're playing games and interacting with friends online. It is hard to believe, but one of the most asked questions of homeschoolers is still about socialization. How will they learn Read More

Why Playing Video Games Can Be GOOD For Kids!

By Guest Blogger • June 9, 2018

Have your children experienced trauma? Was bullying one of the reasons you've removed them from school? Roya Dedeaux, LMFT, shares seven reasons why parents should consider encouraging (rather than discouraging!) their children from playing video games. Playing video games can be one of the ABSOLUTE BEST THINGS a kid can do after undergoing trauma, abuse, Read More

TECHNOLOGY | UNSCHOOLING | PARENTING

By Sue Patterson • December 19, 2017

Unschoolers embrace technology in spite of the dire warnings from the mainstream parenting approaches! Let us help you understand why - here and at our Facebook group!

Embracing Minecraft

By Sue Patterson • June 19, 2017

What’s up with Minecraft? And why are parents so worried about it? Let’s talk about it: “My kid is playing Minecraft All.The.Time!” Comments like this always make me start with some questions... Really? ALL the time? No karate practice, Shark Week on TV, Pizza with the fam? I don’t think it’s always. A lot? Maybe. Read More

Screentime

By Guest Blogger • June 12, 2017

Let's talk about the word "Screentime" and what it means!

Dive Deeper with PDFs!

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This mini-magazine shares insights to help you make changes in your home - changes that work for YOUR family! Articles, explanations, research links, scripts - so much help for you!

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