🗓️ Recorded September 2st, 2023. 📍Saint-Nazaire Bridge, France Jen Keefe is an inspiring unschooling mom who has taken the bold step of challenging traditional educational norms.  Jen's personal struggles with mental health profoundly influenced her journey from conventional education to the liberating world of unschooling. These experiences shaped her unique approach to parenting, emphasizing the paramount importance of honesty, trust, and open dialogue with her children.  As we delve deeper, we'll explore the transformative power of attachment parenting, the cultural shifts affecting today's parents, and the undeniable value of personal growth and self-awareness.  Jen passionately shares her insights on subjects like the power of consent, the challenges of providing age-appropriate information, and the art of being truthful even in uncomfortable situations.  Beyond individual experiences, we'll also discuss the broader societal implications of unschooling.  Jen believes that this approach can cultivate self-assured, confident individuals poised to instigate positive change in the world.  If you've ever contemplated an alternative path in parenting and education, this episode promises a wealth of insights, experiences, and revelations.  Join us as we challenge conventions, push boundaries, and celebrate the transformative power of unschooling. ▬ EPISODE LINKS ▬ Website: https://ponderingjen.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ponderingjen X: https://twitter.com/ponderingjen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ponderingjen/ Jens podcast: https://www.hirejensvoice.com/real-womens-work-podcast Jens podcast on X:  https://twitter.com/realwomenswork Support the showPODCAST INFO Podcast website: http://theconrad.family/podcast YouTube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/theconradfamily365 Apple Podcasts: https://www.theconrad.family/apple Spotify: https://theconrad.family/spotify RSS: https://theconrad.family/rss SUPPORT & CONNECT Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Theconradfamily Share a review: https://www.theconrad.family/review-our-podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theconrad.family Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theconradfamily Twitter: https://twitter.com/theconradfamily