Sue Patterson, an unschooling parent with 25yrs of experience, shares her expertise through coaching, courses, guides - and this website.
What about Socialization? Are you worried that your kids won't make friends or will "act weird" if you choose this unconventional approach? Let's talk about it!
Recruit your friends to run a drive to collect gently-used jeans in your school or community!
Understanding, intimacy, and mutual valuing are three good reasons to attend an unschooling conference.
Listen to Sue Patterson sharing an unschooling tip for the New Year! The Unschooling Mom2Mom Podcast transcript is here too.
Ready for 2023? Let's talk about how to brainstorm with the kids and make plans that everyone will love! Yes - even as unschoolers!
Are you looking for some new game ideas? Maybe game-playing is kind of new for you? Many unschooling families play a lot of games. So we asked the members of the Unschooling Mom2Mom Radical Parenting group to share their favorites. Some people shared the ages of their children while a few gave some quick reasons Read More
How do you raise your children to be generous when the world tells them they just need more stuff? Here are 5 tips to raise a generous child.
When did playing get to be so hard?What are we so worried about?
No matter what your standing is at your job or in your career, it’s important to continue learning and developing new skills. Most people know this, but it’s often easier said than done. When you’ve hit a stride at work, it can be difficult to step outside the habits you’ve developed to actively pursue continuing […]
Ready for 2023? Let's talk about how to brainstorm with the kids and make plans that everyone will love! Yes - even as unschoolers!
What are examples of strengths in children? Use this list to identify strengths in kids, like character strengths, study strengths, math strengths, and more.
Cooking is one of the best ways to truly learn and understand food and nutrition for any age, but especially during the teenage years.
Play among children is vital for their social development. So what's in it for adults?
From dramas full of teachable moments to cooking shows and beyond, local moms offer their top picks in this guide of binge-worthy family shows and movies.
Dr. Peter Gray explains why play is a primal mode of education and shares tips for inspiring more play
Is this LEGAL?? Yes! It is! In all 50 states as well as my countries around the world. Learn more about the Legal Requirements Deschooling What is it and is it something I need to do? We have a collection of articles that will help you undo the schoolish notions in your head. Read More Read More
Getting kids in the kitchen doesn’t have to be scary or dangerous when you are teaching them how to do things properly. My kids love getting in the kitchen and helping Blake or I while we are cooking supper or baking something. We have been working on getting them in the kitchen more and more, giving them more to try and do. Helping in the Kitchen Letting your young kids in the kitchen to help out can be really overwhelming, I have been there, and avoided baking while they were awake for a time just because it was easier, I get it. But it is so rewarding to watch them learn new skills in the kitchen, to see their faces light up when they have made something completely on their own. I have a number of items in my Amazon store for kids who are starting to cook. These are cookbooks, and cooking utensils just the right size for smaller hands. Your kids are going to love being in the kitchen. No matter how little they do, your kids will be excited to add a little something or to stir a bowl of flour, they’ll be telling everyone how they helped. It is easy to start your kids off slow and steadily grow both their skills and their confidence with more and more time spent in the kitchen. Teach them kitchen rules for kids to keep them safe. One of our favorite ways to spend time in the kitchen together is with PIZZA. My kids help in the kitchen to make pizza, any and all steps of the pizza making. Using smaller pizza pans means they get to make their own individual pizzas. From rolling out the dough to adding the sauce, the toppings, and shredding the cheese.
We're getting to that time of year when kids are tired of their lessons, moms are a bit weary of preparing them, and everyone seems to be counting the days
Journaling can do a lot more than you think - If you're not journaling in at least one area of your life you're really missing
If a show can hit one of those elements and looks low on the kid-traumatization scale, we will try it out. Here's our favorite 10.
Journaling can do a lot more than you think - If you're not journaling in at least one area of your life you're really missing
Just because we’re adults, that doesn’t mean we have to make life all about work. Learn how play can benefit your relationships, job, and mood.
Whether it's 20 minutes or a couple of hours, we've got a list of fun and fast ideas to help you make the most of your "me time".
Are you missing out on hidden life lessons? Use journal writing to gain new insights and knowledge to live a better, happier life today!
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
Are you a list maker? Deb Rossing encourages you to think of yourself as The Keeper of Possibilities!
Do you eat out a lot as a family? We have gone through various stages of eating out with the boys. It started out being pretty simple when they were babies ...
From sorting recyclables to taking part in a rally for a good cause, these community service ideas for kids will make giving back second nature.
How do kids learn? Kids learn by building brain connections called “neural pathways.” Read more about how children develop cognitive skills.
Discover 101 heartwarming acts of kindness that you and your family can engage in. Spread positivity, touch lives, and strengthen family bonds with our curated list.
Getting kids in the kitchen doesn’t have to be scary or dangerous when you are teaching them how to do things properly. My kids love getting in the kitchen and helping Blake or I while we are cooking supper or baking something. We have been working on getting them in the kitchen more and more, giving them more to try and do. Helping in the Kitchen Letting your young kids in the kitchen to help out can be really overwhelming, I have been there, and avoided baking while they were awake for a time just because it was easier, I get it. But it is so rewarding to watch them learn new skills in the kitchen, to see their faces light up when they have made something completely on their own. I have a number of items in my Amazon store for kids who are starting to cook. These are cookbooks, and cooking utensils just the right size for smaller hands. Your kids are going to love being in the kitchen. No matter how little they do, your kids will be excited to add a little something or to stir a bowl of flour, they’ll be telling everyone how they helped. It is easy to start your kids off slow and steadily grow both their skills and their confidence with more and more time spent in the kitchen. Teach them kitchen rules for kids to keep them safe. One of our favorite ways to spend time in the kitchen together is with PIZZA. My kids help in the kitchen to make pizza, any and all steps of the pizza making. Using smaller pizza pans means they get to make their own individual pizzas. From rolling out the dough to adding the sauce, the toppings, and shredding the cheese.
Write this word on your hand. It’s a magical way to connect with a child of any age, can ease tears and tantrums and even prevent them. It’s a simple but surprisingly challenging thing to do, particularly tough to remember in the heat the moment… Acknowledge. Before you tell your child that it’s time to … Continued
Being a mom can be the most fulfilling role you’ll ever have, and while you wouldn’t change it for the world, you still need balance in your life. Taking time for self-care is paramount to being a healthy mom for your child and your family. Finding this elusive time to recharge your batteries is easier said than done, and self-care means different things to different people. Whatever form of downtime appeals to you, here are ten ideas to help you create that space in your day.
Keeping an autumn self-care routine is difficult it’s cold and darker outside Here are some fall self-care ideas to help you.
Service and leadership opportunities not only abound in homeschooling, but they can go a long way in building strong character, too!
Teaching kids about charity can be rewarding for both parents and their children. Learn how to teach them to be charitable as well as why these lessons are important.
Delinquent boys made huge academic gains when freed from classroom lessons.
There is no way I could list them all here. But I do want to share some of the reason why kids need to learn to cook, from my view point.
