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Want to know more about unschooling? How about radical unschooling? (It's not as scary or as wild as some people make out!) Join me as I share ideas, stories, homeschool record-keeping tips...

Why don’t I care? Is there nothing I care about? Or do I no longer care about the things that could prevent me from doing what I feel called...

I’m back and I’m fangirling! Will I stay? Will I find a new focus for my podcast? Will I find a co-host? Will I get enough sleep? And who am...

Today, on my birthday, I’m chatting about ageing, experimenting, taking risks, encouraging others, and other things. Show Notes I mentioned:...

I’m back with my author daughter Imogen! In this episode, we’re chatting about… Writing and how Imogen is promoting and selling her YA novel...

This week, I’m talking about: Desires and Expectations Are desires good? Are expectations about control? Can our expectations spoil our fami...

This week, I’m talking about right and wrong… If we think something is right, should we do it? Do we have to push through any difficulties w...

Do good parents stay firmly in control of their children, demanding obedience, good behaviour and respect? Do they practise tough love? Or a...

Is unschooling about drifting aimlessly through each day? Do unschoolers waste time? Or do they live intentionally responding to their needs...

It is what it is. An interesting episode or not. I don’t suppose it matters. All that’s important is love. Show Notes Please visit my blog,...

Is it irresponsible to trust and unschool teenagers? When unschoolers reach the teenage years, is it time for something else? Or could unsch...

Should children be responsible for their own educations? Or is that an irresponsible idea? This week, I’m exploring lots of questions includ...

Is unschooling about staying in bed late, spending lazy days in the forest, and baking cookies? Or is there more to unschooling than that? W...

Are kids more likely to suffer mental health problems if they experience excessive control? Could video games provide safe spaces for kids t...

This week, I’m going back to basics: I’m discussing the question, What is Unschooling? I’m also sharing several stories to illustrate my def...

This week, I'm discussing chores. How do we encourage our kids to be generous and willing workers? I’m sharing two stories: How to Get Kids...

This week, I’m sharing a blog post, Should We Push Kids to Use Their Talents, Aim High and Impress? This post includes stories about people...

In episode 192 of my Stories of an Unschooling Family podcast , I talked about: Homework for Life Generating writing ideas Creating second b...

This week, I'm sharing some big news: I've published a new unschooling book! In this episode, I tell you about The Unschool Challenge, share...

After a long break, I’m back! In this episode, I read one of my stories called Clock Watching and comment on it. I share some news, includin...

I'm back! Are you surprised? I am! This week, I'm talking about: How lack of control makes us feel helpless. Do controlled kids feel helples...

This week, Imogen and I are discussing: The value of casual work and lower profile jobs How our kids can surprise us Jobs and passions Why w...

This week, Imogen and I are talking about: High expectations and control. Do they result in unhappy children? Do controlled kids look for di...

This week, Imogen and I have a lively conversation about: The highs and lows that affect our parenting, homeschooling and creative lives Cri...

This week, Imogen and I are discussing: Social media and video games: can we break the hooks that pull us in? Books: is it okay to use someo...

This week, as the rain continues to fall, I'm telling a few stories: Wondering Weather I Should Iron The Elvis Connection Me? I'm Elvis' Wif...

This week, my daughter Imogen is back, and we're talking about: Writing: the definition of a story, what to write about, how we use our own...

This week, in this solo podcast episode, I'm sharing and discussing a few adventurous stories: Unschooling: Haircut Courage Younger Unschool...

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 daughte...

My daughter Imogen and I are discussing play, writing, books, Martians, and exercise. This episode is jam-packed full of stories, unschoolin...

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 w...

This week, I'm sharing and discussing two stories about strewing: Time For Some Strewing Unschooling When Charlotte Mason Also Appeals to Ou...

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. Bu...

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 U...

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...

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 Unschoo...

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 Re...

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...

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 our...

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 fre...

This week, I'm sharing some unschool English and Maths stories from my Stories of an Unschooling Family Community: Unschooling Jane Austen C...

This week, I'm talking about unschooling ideas: Should we encourage our kids' ideas even if they don't sound practical? Are our ideas import...

This week, I'm sharing some feedback about episode 166. I'm telling four unschool writing stories: What About Grammar and Punctuation? Learn...

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....

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...

This week, I'm talking about: How I'm feeling discouraged The need to feel successful A negative comment about technology and screentime Let...

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 wil...

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 version...

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 we...

This week's episode is for my Christian unschooling friends. I'm exploring the question: can Christians unschool? I share some quick (and ma...

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...