191 - When Your Child Plays All Day: Unschooling, Deschooling & Real Learning

Text Sue what you think! Ever wonder if you’re doing enough when your child just wants to play all day — Legos, trampolines, video games — and you’re trying to trust unschooling? In this episode, Sue Patterson from Unschooling Mom2Mom answers a real email from a worried parent and explains: Why this “all play” phase is normal during deschooling, What’s actually happening in your child’s brain, How to shift from panic to partnership. How play builds real learning, Why motivation returns naturally How to support your child without slipping into passivity or overcontrol. BLACK FRIDAY SALE! Creating Confidence Membership - Only $39/month with no sign-up fee Annual Membership - $299! - 76% off! Courses 50% off with Discount Code: BF2025 All Unschooling Guides - only $99!! with Discount Code: BF2025 ___________________________ Read the Transcript here: Support the show _____________________________________________________ As always, reach out if you need more help. You don't have to do this alone! Creating Confidence DAILY - the Unschooling App you need! Start Free Trial Today! Creating Confidence Membership Group Podcast listeners can join without the sign up fee - so use this link! UNSCHOOLING 101 Course Math WITHOUT Curriculum Course Unschooling Transcript Course Seasonal Unschooling Guides Private 1:1 Coaching with Sue Stay Connected: Free Email List with weekly unschooling resources

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191 - When Your Child Plays All Day: Unschooling, Deschooling & Real Learning is an episode from Unschooling Mom2Mom by Sue Patterson.

This episode is 7:52 long.

This episode was published on Nov 19, 2025.

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