Maybe This Will Be The Cure16 Mar 2024

Embracing Unschooling: Transforming Learning for Our Neurodivergent Kids

Is your kid struggling with traditional schooling? You're not alone. We've been there. And it was honestly a little traumatic for all of us. But I'm thrilled to share that we found another way. And I hope our story offers some encouragement that there are other ways out there for your child to learn and get an education beyond the conventional system!

In this episode, I discuss our family's journey from public school, to homeschool, to unschool:

[01:06] - From public school to homeschooling
[08:50] - Our experience with homeschooling
[10:15] - From homeschooling to unschooling
[11:50] - What is unschooling?
[16:14] - Benefits of unschooling for neurodivergent, pda autistic kids
[23:09] - Challenges of unschooling
[35:47] - How to get started with unschooling
[39:03] - What does unschooling look like?
[40:28] - Strewing
[41:25] - 4 things we do to support our kids’ learning
[44:35] - Interest-led learning

Let's Dive In!

Links:

Full show notes and resources: maybethiswillbethecure.com/blog/unschooling
FREE "New Years" Planning Workbook: megangodardcardon.myflodesk.com/newyearsplanning
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