After a 2-month break, I’m back with a new podcast episode!
Yes, this morning, I plugged the mic into my computer and started talking. I had lots to share!
In episode 87, I answer the following questions:
- What is unschooling?
- Why is unschooling different from other methods of homeschooling? Could it not be a method at all?
- Should we make kids do things they don’t want to do? Would that be good for them?
- Is there such a thing as providing a too happy life for our kids? Should we get them used to the fact that life in the bigger world won’t always be happy?
- Are we easily distracted? Have most of us lost our ability to focus and do deep work?
- Can we survive without social media? Do we need it if we have something we want to share with the world?
- Can series such as Downton Abbey lead to some wonderful learning experiences?
- Are quiet times valuable and even essential?
- What is The Catholic Radical Unschool Cheese?
- Can unschooling kids work hard?
- Is a parent’s attitude important when it comes to chores and other mundane tasks?
- What have my children been doing recently?
Show Notes
Cal Newport
Book: Deep Work
Interview on the Accidental Creative podcast
Ted Talk: Quit Social Media
Online Courses
Udemy: Learn Anything, On Your Schedule
Imogen
Podcast Music
Twombly by Podington Bear, (CC BY-NC 3.0)
Do you enjoy social media? What do you think of Downton Abbey? And do you like cheese?
Thank You Sue for Your wonderful podcast above. I am in my 12 year of homeschooling. I started out similar to how you did, Charlotte Mason, Unit Studies, Classical Homeschooling. What I found just this year was how much better he responds to Unschooling. Thank you again for your insight
Nancy,
I’m so glad you enjoyed my podcast. Thank you for listening. Thank you also for taking the time to email me!