Episodes
This week, in this solo podcast episode, I'm sharing and discussing a few adventurous stories:
Unschooling: Haircut Courage
Younger Unschoolers: Spur-of-the-Moment Adventures
Enjoying an Unexpected Little Adventure
Show Notes
My Unschooling Books
Curious Unschoolers: Kindle
Curious Unschoolers: paperback
Radical Unschool Love: Kindle
Radical Unschool Love: paperback
My Amazon Author Page
Where You Can Find Me
Unschooling Community
My Stories of an Unschooling Family...
Published 03/09/21
After a 4-month break, my daughter Imogen and I are back! And we're chatting about:
Finishing novels and beta reading
My 19-year-old daughter Sophie and 'graduate' unschoolers
Bushfires and exploding trees
How our generous members saved our unschooling community
Vlogging
The TV shows we've been watching
The Masterclass classes we've been enjoying
We’re also discussing the question: is it okay to expose our kids to 'unsuitable' movies and books?
Show Notes
Things We Mention
Masterclass...
Published 03/02/21
My daughter Imogen and I are discussing play, writing, books, Martians, and exercise. This episode is jam-packed full of stories, unschooling thoughts and resources.
Episode Contents
0:00-01:56 Intro
01:56-07:53 Excitement
07:53-10:51 Writing
10:51-18:08 Music
18:08-30:15 Kids’ Play
30:15-42:10 Adults’ Play
42:10-59:18 A Space Phase
59:18-01:03:31 A Novel and Priest Holes
01:03:31-01:07:11 Exercise
01:07:11-01:13:51 A Risqué Story
01:13:51-01:17:01 Listener Questions
01:17:01-01:21:38 End...
Published 10/27/20
My daughter Imogen and I are sharing some unschooling thoughts while we talk about what we’ve been working on, what we’ve been reading and watching, and what’s making us feel excited.
0:00 Intro
00:58 Introducing Imogen
01:47 Returning to Podcasting
05:50 Frost Hands and Writing
14:34 Writing Novels and Unschooling Books
21:57 The Inconvenience of Losing Our Videographer
32:14 Excited About Exercise
41:59 Escaping into a Novel
48:55 Rereading Retold Fairy Tales
53:52 Masterchef and Kids’...
Published 10/13/20
This week, I'm sharing and discussing two stories about strewing:
Time For Some Strewing
Unschooling When Charlotte Mason Also Appeals to Our Hearts
I'm also talking about overwhelming times, how we don't have to be perfect, and looking for the delights in our days.
Show Notes
A Blog Post
Unschooling When Charlotte Mason Also Appeals to Our Hearts
Podcasts
Episode 151: All About Strewing
Episode 30: Why Classical Music Is Not Enough
A Book
The Book of Delights by Ross Gay
My...
Published 07/24/20
This week, I'm talking about encouragement. I have two encouragement stories to share with you which I'm hoping you haven't heard before. But if you are familiar with them, will you think, "Sue is getting repetitive"? Will you consider giving my podcast a negative review? I hope not. Instead, maybe you'll offer some feedback.
Do you have any ideas for future episodes of this podcast? What would you like to hear about?
Most of my kids are grown up, so often I don't have any current...
Published 07/13/20
This week, I'm talking about how children learn:
0:00 intro
1:30 News: Podcast chapters
2:55 My Homeschooling Global Summit interview
7:25 Unschooling alone: things I’ve been doing and learning about
15:18 Is It Really Okay if Kids Play All Day?
25:53 Comments about the story
30:30 How Ticking Off Boxes Can Be a Waste of Time
35:45 Comments about the story
43:48 Looking ahead and other end things
Show Notes
Blog Post
How Ticking Off Boxes Can Be a Waste of Time
Video
What's in Your...
Published 07/03/20
This week, I'm talking about starting unschooling and exciting things:
0.00 Intro
0:53 My First Unschooling Zoom Meeting
11:07 A New Podcast Series
19:20 Time to Unschool
32.25 There Has Never Been a Better Time to Start Unschooling
44:10 End Things
Show Notes
Blog Post
There Has Never Been a Better Time to Start Unschooling
The Homeschooling Global Summit
The Homeschooling Global Summit
Our 2019 Homeschooling Global Summit Interviews
My Unschooling Books
Curious Unschoolers:...
Published 06/26/20
This week, I'm talking about love again!
00:00 Intro
00:48 Is Anyone Listening?
02:07 My Homeschooling Global Summit Interview
09:46 Unschooling Zoom Meetups
13:32 Video Plans
14:56 Radical Unschool Love Discussion
15:54 Two Love Stories
16:15 Following Our Mothering Instincts
24:30 Reject What Doesn’t Feel Right and Just Love
33:25 End Stuff
Show Notes
Blog Post
Reject What Doesn't Feel Right and Just Love
The Homeschooling Global Summit
The Homeschooling Global Summit
Our 2019...
Published 06/19/20
This week, I'm talking about:
00:00 Intro
01:05 Casual Work and Gemma-Rose
06:22 Unschooling Community
07:11 Unschooling Challenges
09:28 Resources, Links, Questions, Photos
10:57 Book Club Discussion Group
12:14 Nothing Is More Important than Love
17:38 Children’s Book Club
20:02 Homeschooling Global Summit
25:09 A-Z Unschooling Stories
28:21 Clock Watching
35:33 Impressing Other People
43:10 End Stuff
Show Notes
Blog posts
Clock Watching
Impressing Other People
The...
Published 06/12/20
This week, I'm talking about:
The unschooling things I've recently been doing.
Our new book club and how we're about to begin discussing my book, Radical Unschool Love.
How we can feel helpless when we lose our freedom.
How kids might feel if we're too afraid to let go of control.
My new blog, Where the Carol Birds Sing
I'm sharing a few stories from my new blog:
Battle
Daylight Saving
Look
And I'm sharing a story from Radical Unschool Love:
Perfectly Them
Show Notes
Blog posts
The...
Published 05/05/20
This week, I'm talking about the problem with being too nice.
Is it okay to be honest about how we're feeling?
Should we avoid comparing ourselves with other people?
I'm also talking about the A-Z blogging challenge.
And I'm sharing one of my old challenge stories, the Y story: You Come to Visit
Show Notes
Blog Post
The Problem With Being Too Nice
Writing Challenge
The A-Z Blogging Challenge
My Unschooling Books
Curious Unschoolers: Kindle
Curious Unschoolers: paperback
Radical...
Published 03/31/20
I have two free offers so please listen ASAP!
This week:
I'm talking about learning during difficult times.
I tell you how you can get a free copy of my book, Curious Unschoolers (limited time only!).
I share a free unschooling community membership offer.
I'm telling two stories from my book, Curious Unschoolers:
How to Get Kids to Do Their School Work
What Do Children Need to Learn?
And I'm sharing a few Chuck Norris jokes because laughing helps us get through difficult times, doesn't...
Published 03/20/20
This week, I'm sharing some unschool English and Maths stories from my Stories of an Unschooling Family Community:
Unschooling Jane Austen
Collecting Delicious Words
Real Life Toilet Roll Maths
I'm also sharing a Moment from My Day story
And I'm asking, "Is my unschooling community the perfect fit for you?" If you're not sure, listen to this episode for more details!
Show Notes
My Unschooling Books
Curious Unschoolers: Kindle
Curious Unschoolers: paperback
Radical Unschool Love:...
Published 03/13/20
This week, I'm talking about unschooling ideas:
Should we encourage our kids' ideas even if they don't sound practical?
Are our ideas important?
Is it okay if our ideas fail?
What is my latest BIG idea?
Will the readers of my unschooling books join my community?
What will my community offer?
I'm also telling three stories:
The Curious Unschoolers Book Club Is Now Open!
Encouraging Kids' Ideas
Why Sophie Is Glad I Am Her Mother and Other Dusty Week Stories
And I have some resources to...
Published 03/06/20
This week,
I'm sharing some feedback about episode 166.
I'm telling four unschool writing stories:
What About Grammar and Punctuation?
Learning About Punctuation the Lewis Carroll Way
Wanting to Know How to Spell
The Writing Game: No Shortage of Writing Ideas
I'm also discussing each story.
I have some resources to share.
And I'm talking about podcast chapters.
Show Notes
My Unschooling Books
Curious Unschoolers: Kindle
Curious Unschoolers: paperback
Radical Unschool Love: Kindle
Radical...
Published 02/28/20
This week:
I'm telling you where I've been for the last 3 months.
I'm sharing a new podcast format idea.
I'm talking about podcast chapters.
I'm asking for some feedback.
I'm reading 3 unschooling stories that are tagged history and geography (and also English and unschooling).
I'm commenting on my stories.
I’m sharing some resources.
Show Notes
My Unschooling Books
Curious Unschoolers: Kindle
Curious Unschoolers: paperback
Radical Unschool Love: Kindle
Radical Unschool Love: paperback
My...
Published 02/22/20
This week, I'm sharing a few stories from my book, Radical Unschool Love:
A Teenager’s Thoughts
Learning Right from Wrong
Developing a Sense of Right and Wrong
Can We Be Both Parent and Friend?
One-on-One Times
I'm also sharing a blog post called Radical Unschooling: Something Beautiful
Show Notes
My Unschooling Books
Curious Unschoolers: Kindle
Curious Unschoolers: paperback
Radical Unschool Love: Kindle
Radical Unschool Love: paperback
My Amazon Author Page
Blog post
Radical...
Published 11/30/19
This week, I'm talking about:
How I'm feeling discouraged
The need to feel successful
A negative comment about technology and screentime
Letting go and moving on
I also share a story from my book, Radical Unschool Love, called The Beginning and End of Praise.
Is it okay to praise our kids? Could praise be necessary, not only for our children but for us as well?
Show Notes
My Unschooling Books
Curious Unschoolers: Kindle
Curious Unschoolers: paperback
Radical Unschool Love:...
Published 11/15/19
This week, I'm talking about:
how time moves so fast.
making the most of our time with our kids.
not being anxious but trusting our kids will get to where they are meant to go.
how we have to let go of each stage of our lives.
our son Thomas and grief and birthday traditions.
I'm sharing two stories
Time and Trust (from my book Radical Unschool Love)
Letting Go of Another of Thomas' Places
I tried a new podcasting recording setup for this episode. Please ignore any imperfections. Yes, there...
Published 11/08/19
After a break, I'm back with a new episode!
This week, I'm discussing the following questions:
Where have I been?
Why did I record 3 versions of episode 162?
Can crisis points become turning points?
What changes am I making?
Do most of us think we can do everything all by ourselves?
Do we need social media to spread the message about our work?
Do we need more silence in our lives?
Are you willing to help me?
I'm also sharing two stories:
When We Reach Crisis Point (from my blog)
Sue...
Published 10/27/19
This week, I'm sharing another story about younger unschoolers. It's called Giving a Child Unasked-For Help.
I'm also chatting about last week's unschooling meeting in Canberra where Imogen, Sophie and I spoke about unschooling.
I discuss the following questions:
Does unschooling work?
Can registered homeschoolers unschool?
I talk about support groups, having confidence, adopting a positive attitude towards homeschool registration and lots of other things!
Show Notes
My Unschooling...
Published 09/06/19
This week's episode is for my Christian unschooling friends.
I'm exploring the question: can Christians unschool?
I share some quick (and maybe muddled!) thoughts on such things as trust, freedom, unconditional love, passions and interests, respect, families, our missions in life, and forgiveness from a Christian unschooling perspective.
I didn't aim for a perfect podcast covering all aspects of Christian unschooling. Instead, I just wanted to share a few thoughts that might open up some...
Published 08/23/19
This week, I'm talking about how we can make the most of waiting times by filling them with adventures.
I'm also discussing:
Perfection and how it stops us from doing important and enjoyable things.
How we can be adventurous parents.
My vlogging plans.
How life and our typical unschooling days change as our kids get older and their needs and interests change.
How we don't need to set assignments for our kids after they've enjoyed an adventure.
The Curious Unschoolers Book Club
My Baby Loss...
Published 08/16/19
This week, I'm sharing some old stories and some new ones, as well as some news.
I talk about:
When my kids were younger by sharing a snow story and a homeschooling camp story.
How my ideas about how kids learn have changed.
How Gemma-Rose (15) has been enriching her own life.
Our family passion for musicals.
How our kids can come alive when they are involved with their passions and using their talents.
How young kids can join in with things we might think are too advanced for them.
My new...
Published 08/09/19