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#19: Am I Doing ENOUGH?

#19: Am I Doing ENOUGH?

FromUnschooling Mom2Mom


#19: Am I Doing ENOUGH?

FromUnschooling Mom2Mom

ratings:
Length:
9 minutes
Released:
May 17, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

When people begin to homeschool in a less-traditional way - like unschooling - they often worry if they are doing enough, providing enough, educating enough. Sure, it would be a lot easier to follow a curriculum or just do what the teacher/expert told you to do. But now you’re aspiring for more than that kind of mindless following. While you recognize that the one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work for you or your child, that does put a significant amount of responsibility on your shoulders. And that often leads to feeling pressure.Stepping off the predesigned conventional path can feels loose and lacking in purpose. Add in a good deal of fear that often accompanies parents new to unschooling, and it can feel pretty overwhelming.Listen to the podcast to help you reframe some ideas, overcome some fears, and find the reassurance you need to be successful.Knowledge + Support = Successful Unschooling____________________MORE RESOURCES____________________"Unschooling Guide: Am I Doing Enough?"This is a common question from parents new to unschooling. Families may be concerned about educational activities concerned about educational activities, if their child has enough opportunities to explore and discover, or how the days are progressing. Parents waste a lot of time second-guessing themselves! This 25-page full-color Unschooling Guide will help you figure out if you're doing fine - or if you may need change things up a bit. Here are a few of the topics and how we'll walk you through this question:Practical suggestions for changes at homePaying attention to community influenceDo we need more structure?Thinking about prioritiesHelpful tipsJournal promptsAdditional articles and resourcesCreating Confidence Membership GroupSue Patterson helps guide families toward more confidence with unschooling, helping them tackle their fears and concerns, providing solid information and sharing experiences she has seen over the past 25 years of unschooling. This is a FABULOUS way to get coaching, find a community, AND have access to resources in her members-only resource "hub."
Released:
May 17, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The Unschooling Mom2Mom podcast is a quick conversation with Sue Patterson, coach, author, and mother of 3 grown unschoolers. Sue shares inspiration and tips to help you find the unschooling confidence you're looking for! Even if you’re more of a “homeschooler” than an “unschooler,” these 5-10 minute podcasts can help you find more joy in parenting, educating and connecting with your children!