Stories Of An Unschooling Family

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 Amazon Author Page   Blog posts Unschooling Sausages How Light Can Turn into Deep and Serious Watching History as it Happened The Writing Game   Resources Tudor Monastery Farm  Wartime Farm Edwardian Farm Victorian Farm The Hollow Crown Richard III: The King in the Carpark The Crown Space Odyssey: Voyage to the Planets   Where You Can Find Me Youtube Sue Elvis  Instagram stories_ofan_unschoolingfamily Blog Stories of an Unschooling Family   Thank you for listening to this episode

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 Unschooling: Something Beautiful   Unschoolgram   Thank you for listening to this episode. If you enjoy my podcast, please consider sharing the link so that we can spread the word about unschooling. A quick review or rating would help too! Please feel welcome to visit my blog Stories of an Unschooling Family to leave a comment about this episode.  Or you could just stop by and say hello!    

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: Kindle Radical Unschool Love: paperback My Amazon Author Page   Blog posts A Gradual Approach to Unschooling Is it Really Okay to Give Unschooling Kids Unlimited Access to Screens and the Internet?   Podcast Episode 162: Asking for Help    Thank you for listening to this episode. If you enjoy my podcast, please consider sharing the link so that we can spread the word about unschooling. A quick review or rating would help too! Please feel welcome to visit my blog Stories of an Unschooling Family to leave a co

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 are a few skipped words and a bit of breathy breathing and other strange noises, but I hope this recording is good enough to listen to. (How did Darth Vader get into my podcast?!) When I learn how to use Adobe Audition better, my podcasts will sound better!   Show Notes   My Unschooling Books Curious Unschoolers: Kindle Curious Unschoolers: paperback Radical Unschool Love: Kindle Radical Unschool Love: paperback My Amazon Author Page   Blog posts How Did a Man Get into My Podcast? Letting Go of Anot

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 Elvis: An Interview (from my book Radical Unschool Love)   Show Notes   My Unschooling Books Curious Unschoolers: Kindle Curious Unschoolers: paperback Radical Unschool Love: Kindle Radical Unschool Love: paperback My Amazon Author Page   Blog posts When We Reach Crisis Point Time to Unschool   Book The Power of Silence by Cardinal Robert Sarah   Unschoolgram Unschoolgram menu Unschoolgram: 2019 October and September (Do you ever yearn for more silence in your life?)   Thank you for listen

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 Books Curious Unschoolers: Kindle Curious Unschoolers: paperback Radical Unschool Love: Kindle Radical Unschool Love: paperback My Amazon Author Page   Blog Posts Giving a Child Unasked-For Help Posts About Registration and Homeschool Record-Keeping How Choosing a Different Path Can Cause Conflict   The Curious Unschoolers Book Club The Curious Unschoolers Book Club Is Now Open! The Book Club Link   Where You Can Find Me Youtube Sue Elvis  Instagram stories_ofan_unschoolingfamily Blog Stories of

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 conversations. I'm also sharing an adventurous mother story from one of my children's novels.   Show Notes   My Unschooling Books Curious Unschoolers: Kindle Curious Unschoolers: paperback Radical Unschool Love: Kindle Radical Unschool Love: paperback My Amazon Author Page   My Children's Novels The Angels of Abbey Creek The Angels of Gum Tree Road   Blog Post  Bringing God into the Unschooling Picture   The Curious Unschoolers Book Club The Curious Unschoolers Book Club Is Now Open! The Book Club L

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 Club website. I'm also sharing two stories of when my kids were younger: An Adventure Hiding in Every Moment The Photography Girls Head into the Bush   Show Notes   My Unschooling Books Curious Unschoolers: Kindle Curious Unschoolers: paperback Radical Unschool Love: Kindle Radical Unschool Love: paperback My Amazon Author Page   Blog Posts  An Adventure Hiding in Every Moment The Photography Girls Head into the Bush The Bush Walk   Podcast Episode 2: Mistakes, a Teenager's Love of Learning, an

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 Curious Unschoolers Book Club. How Imogen, Sophie and I are travelling to Canberra on 31st August to meet up with other unschoolers.   Show Notes My Unschooling Books Curious Unschoolers: Kindle Curious Unschoolers: paperback Radical Unschool Love: Kindle Radical Unschool Love: paperback My Amazon Author Page   Blog Posts   I Am a Pirate King! When Unschooled Kids Charge Off on Their Own Learning Adventures (includes links to mentioned musicals)   The Curious Unschoolers Book Club The Curious Unsch

This week, I'm discussing the following questions: Do things sometimes seem like they'll never change? Is 'grinned' a fabulous word? Do we notice and worry about things that relate to ourselves that others don't notice? Do our fears for our kids get in the way of encouraging them to do the things they enjoy? Can our fears deprive our kids of joy? Is failing really a big deal? What's my latest unschooling book idea? Where are we going when we take unschooling on the road? Does encouragement work both ways?   I'm also sharing the story Fearing Our Kids Will Fail from my book Curious Unschoolers.   Show Notes   My Unschooling Books Curious Unschoolers: Kindle Curious Unschoolers: paperback Radical Unschool Love: Kindle Radical Unschool Love: paperback My Amazon Author Page   Podcast Episode 140: Difficult Things   Youtube Sue Elvis   Instagram stories_ofan_unschoolingfamily   Thank you for listening to this episode. If you enjoy my podcast, please consider sharing the link so that

This week, I'm sharing 3 stories about my young adult son Callum (who likes to grin!): How I Removed an Engine from a Car Engines, Muscles and Spending Time with Dad My Fridge Adventure I talk about building strong relationships with our kids by: Taking an interest in their passions. Spending time with them. Being daring and adventurous parents who like to have fun. As well, I talk about: Self-directed learning. Being honest. I also share a couple of reviews for my books Curious Unschoolers and Radical Unschool Love.   Show Notes   My Unschooling Books Curious Unschoolers: Kindle Curious Unschoolers: paperback Radical Unschool Love: Kindle Radical Unschool Love: paperback   Youtube Sue Elvis   Instagram stories_ofan_unschoolingfamily   Thank you for listening to this episode. If you enjoy my podcast, please consider sharing the link so that we can spread the word about unschooling. A quick review or rating would help too! Please feel welcome to visit my blog Stories of an Unscho

This week, I'm sharing and discussing the story, Another Way of Looking at Our Kids' Learning.  I talk about my teenager's morning: What Gemma-Rose did How I could record that learning in terms of school subjects And how I could think about her learning in another way I also talk about the importance of play for both children and adults. And I share a couple of podcast reviews that I was thrilled to receive. A big thank you to The Simple living Mom and Home Ed Fam!!       Show Notes   Blog Post  Another Way of Looking at Our Kids' Learning   My Unschooling Books Curious Unschoolers: Kindle Curious Unschoolers: paperback Radical Unschool Love: Kindle Radical Unschool Love: paperback   Youtube Sue Elvis   Instagram stories_ofan_unschoolingfamily   Thank you for listening to this episode. If you enjoy my podcast, please consider sharing the link so that we can spread the word about unschooling. A quick review or rating would help too! Please feel welcome to visit my blog Stories of a

This week, I'm sharing some of the stories from my recently published unschooling book, Radical Unschool Love: Radical Unschool Love The Next Instalment of the Unschooling Story Not as Wild as it Sounds Unconditional Love An Active Approach to Radical Unschooling How Radical Unschooling Might Not Look Radical What if We Have Differing Beliefs and Opinions? I also have some odds and ends of news to share!   Show Notes   My Unschooling Books Curious Unschoolers: Kindle Curious Unschoolers: paperback Radical Unschool Love: Kindle Radical Unschool Love: paperback   Youtube Sue Elvis   Instagram stories_ofan_unschoolingfamily   The Global Homeschooling Summit   Unschooling books by Suzie Andres Homeschooling with Gentleness A Little Way of Homeschooling   Thank you for listening to this episode. If you enjoy my podcast, please consider sharing the link so that we can spread the word about unschooling. A quick review or rating would help too! Please feel welcome to visit my blog Stor

My author daughter Imogen joins me for a bumper episode about unschool writing. In episode 148, we talked about how unschooling children learn to write. This week, we continue the unschool writing discussion by answering a couple of listener questions and then sharing some ideas and resources for anyone, young child to adult, who wants to improve their writing skills. We also talk about: The Global Homeschooling Summit and give a taste of Imogen and Sophie's interview. My soon-to-be-published unschooling book Radical Unschool Love. My daughter Charlotte's new design project: her Red Bubble shops.   Show Notes   Go Teen Writers Go Teen Writers blog Go Teen Writers book: How to Turn Your First Draft into a Published Book Go Teen Writers Facebook Group   NaNoWriMo NaNoWriMo Camp NaNoWriMo NaNoWriMo Young Writers Program   Blogging Blogger Wordpress   Books Plot and Structure: Techniques and Exercise for Crafting a Plot That Grips Readers from Start to Finish by James Scott Bell Revisi

This week, I've taken my mic into my closet! Sitting amongst my clothes, I'm sharing: Why I'm in my wardrobe. My new book idea. How I was interviewed for the Global Homeschooling Summit. My Susan Skeleton story. A homeschool registration story from my book Curious Unschoolers. The birthday urn story. And the huge ornate mirror story. Of course, along the way, I'm also sharing some unschooling ideas!   Show Notes   My Unschooling Book Curious Unschoolers   Youtube Sue Elvis   Instagram stories_ofan_unschoolingfamily   The Global Unschooling Summit   Thank you for listening to this episode. If you enjoy my podcast, please consider sharing the link so that we can spread the word about unschooling. A quick review or rating would help too! Please feel welcome to visit my blog Stories of an Unschooling Family to leave a comment about this episode. Or you could just stop by and say hello. And please join me on Instagram!

This week, I'm sharing the first 3 parts of my newly published book Curious Unschoolers. I hope these stories will give you an idea of what my book is all about. Perhaps after listening to them, you'd like to read the whole book! 6:27 Curious Unschoolers 7:06 Part 1: An Introduction 7:10 Something Important 10:33 The Friend Who Comes to Tea 13:08 Just in Case We’re Not Already Friends 14:53 A Book of Stories 17:22 Part 2: An Introduction to Unschooling 17:28 What is unschooling? 20:48 Why Unschooling Isn’t a Method of Homeschooling 32:01 Does Unschooling Work? 38:04 Part 3: What Unschooling Looks Like  38:10 What is Unschooling All About? 48:12 Is Unschooling Just Living Life? 54:08 The Curriculum of Life 1:03:07 A Typical Unschooling Day   Show Notes   My Unschooling Book Curious Unschoolers   Youtube Sue Elvis   Instagram stories_ofan_unschoolingfamily   Thank you for listening to this episode. If you enjoy my podcast, please consider sharing the link so that we can spread the word about

This week, I'm chatting about unschooling and bedtimes. What if our kids want to stay up late? Can kids get up early if they have to? Do we sometimes want our kids to go to bed early because it suits us? What if we are criticised because of the way we parent our kids? I share lots of stories including one about entertaining unexpected guests in my pyjamas while feeding a baby. Also, I share My latest unschooling book news An excerpt from my book Curious Unschoolers. Some family news. And a few bits and pieces!   Show Notes Youtube Sue Elvis   Instagram stories_ofan_unschoolingfamily   Thank you for listening to this episode. If you enjoy my podcast, please consider sharing the link so that we can spread the word about unschooling. A quick review or rating would help too! Please feel welcome to visit my blog Stories of an Unschooling Family to leave a comment about anything I talked about in this episode. You could just stop by and say hello. And please join me on Instagram!

This week, I'm sharing details of my daughter Gemma-Rose's homeschool registration visit. I discuss the following questions: Can registered homeschoolers unschool? How do we write homeschool plans when we don't know what our unschooling kids will be interested in? How can we fulfil homeschooling registration requirements without forcing kids to learn things they're not interested in?  Is forced learning real learning? I also talk about: How we might be tempted to push our kids to use their talents or extend their interests. How kids can surprise us. They're often not like us. They do things on their own timetables and not ours. And I share my latest unschooling book news.   Show Notes Podcasts Episode 27: The Tricky Business of Registering an Unschooler as a Homeschooler Episode 45: How Registered Homeschoolers Can Unschool   Blog Posts My homeschool registration and record keeping posts   Youtube Sue Elvis   Instagram stories_ofan_unschoolingfamily   Thank you for listening to this

This week, my daughter Imogen and I are chatting about unschool writing. How do unschoolers learn to write? We share my writing unrules which are based on my observations of my children who all love writing. We talk about: Imogen's writing story: how she learnt to write, her university degree, how she is turning her passion for writing into YA novels How free play is the foundation for creative writing How drawing is a form of writing How we learn by following someone else's example How motivation for writing must come from within a child Books and reading How English workbooks are unnecessary The progress of my unschooling books And lots more!   Show Notes   Imogen Elvis Website Write.Rewrite.Read Youtube Write. Rewrite. Read Imogen's novel The Crystal Tree Instagram Write. Rewrite. Read   Podcasts Homeschool Solutions with Pam Barnhill Episode 150 of the Exploring Unschooling podcast with Pam Laricchia.   Books and Authors Mentioned Jackie French Bridge of Clay by Markus Zusak

My daughters Imogen and Sophie join me to talk about unschooling teenagers: What do teenagers need? Should parents introduce more structured learning during the high school years? Or do teenagers need to be free to continue to explore their passions? What should we do if a teenager doesn't appear to have any particular passions? What about university? Do parents keep teenagers safe by keeping a tight hold on them? Is this the responsible thing to do? Or do we keep teenagers safe by giving them their freedom to discover who they are? Should parents be friends with their teenagers? Is it never too late to build close relationships with our teenagers? Is it essential we do this? These are just a few of the many questions we discuss during our big chat about unschooling teenagers!   Show Notes   Imogen Elvis Website Write.Rewrite.Read Youtube Write. Rewrite. Read Imogen's novel The Crystal Tree   Sophie Elvis Instagram thetechnomaid tough.turtle Youtube Sophie Elvis   My Instagram