
#46: Adding Sparkle
12/13/21 • 4 min
Are your days feeling a little ho-hum? Or worse?
Is that rubbing off on the kids too?
This simple technique will help change the trajectory of your day!
And if you keep it up, it could be your new habit!
Join me on this quick PepTalk Podcast as think about what it means to add a little sparkle to your days!
Read along here
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Are your days feeling a little ho-hum? Or worse?
Is that rubbing off on the kids too?
This simple technique will help change the trajectory of your day!
And if you keep it up, it could be your new habit!
Join me on this quick PepTalk Podcast as think about what it means to add a little sparkle to your days!
Read along here
UNSCHOOLING RESOURCES
Jumping Into Unschooling Course
On sale through the end of this month ($50 off!)
Use discount code: Subs50
Need more support? Maybe more community too?
Join Sue's Membership group. Only $49/month with coaching calls, and an enormous library of members-only resources!
_____________________________________________________
As always, reach out if you need help figuring out how unschooling can work for your family!
You don't have to do this alone!
Free Email List with weekly unschooling resources
Like what you're hearing? Want to buy Sue a cup of coffee?
Now you can!
Buy Me a Coffee
- Creating Confidence Membership Group
Podcast listeners can join without the sign up fee - so use this link! - UNSCHOOLING 101 Course
- Math WITHOUT Curriculum Course
- Seasonal Unschooling Guides
- Private 1:1 Coaching with Sue
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#45: Avoiding Holiday Stress
For some people - December can be so exciting. You get to decorate or celebrate your family’s traditions.
For others, IT IS STRESSFUL. You’re already adding onto a pretty full plate.
Maybe you're "almost" unschooling or unschooling some subjects but not others.
What if you try Unschooling for December only as an experiment?
Taking a month to unschool - leaning in toward your children - will be such a great thing.
On so many levels. You have your kids home with you because you want a better life together. Sometimes we have to reframe some of that old thinking that creeps in.
This podcast will give you some action steps to help you. And I have more resources specific to the holidays below.
Let me know if you try unschooling for December!
SUE'S UNSCHOOLING RESOURCES
De-Stress the Mess: 5-Day Challenge
Practical solutions to conquering the mess in your home - which will definitely decrease the stress level! (FULL)
Creating Confidence Membership Group
You don't have to do this alone - this can be a lifeline to try this approach with others who are doing the same thing!
Unschooling Guide: The HolidaysNoticing all the learning that happens with various holiday activities will decrease your anxiety about unschooling - at least through December!
This guide will give you the specifics you're looking for.
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As always, reach out if you need help figuring out how unschooling can work for your family!
You don't have to do this alone!
Free Email List with weekly unschooling resources
Like what you're hearing? Want to buy Sue a cup of coffee?
Now you can!
Buy Me a Coffee
- Creating Confidence Membership Group
Podcast listeners can join without the sign up fee - so use this link! - UNSCHOOLING 101 Course
- Math WITHOUT Curriculum Course
- Seasonal Unschooling Guides
- Private 1:1 Coaching with Sue
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#47: Goodbye 2021... through an unschooling lens
Take a few minutes to look back at 2021 and notice all the learning that actually happened. It's so easy to overlook, and let fear focus on places we've come up short.
In this podcast, I have 5 questions you can ask yourself to gain some clarity.
And her are some tools to help you along the way:
New Year's Workbook... for Unschoolers
A planner-style workbook - but for looking back and noticing all the progress!
Brainstorming Guide
What are the activities you or the kids might enjoy in 2022? This Guide will help you.
Creating Confidence Membership Group
No Sign-Up fee if you subscribe in December! Save this week!
Jumping Into Unschooling
Podcast listeners can save $50 off the regular price! Use Discount Code: UM2M50
_____________________________________________________
As always, reach out if you need help figuring out how unschooling can work for your family!
You don't have to do this alone!
Free Email List with weekly unschooling resources
Like what you're hearing? Want to buy Sue a cup of coffee?
Now you can!
Buy Me a Coffee
- Creating Confidence Membership Group
Podcast listeners can join without the sign up fee - so use this link! - UNSCHOOLING 101 Course
- Math WITHOUT Curriculum Course
- Seasonal Unschooling Guides
- Private 1:1 Coaching with Sue
Unschooling Mom2Mom - #46: Adding Sparkle
Transcript
Sometimes we hear people use the word SPARKLE when they talk about unschooling.
Adding some sparkle to the day - to bring more joy.
It can be anything really!
Maybe surprising them with rice crispy treats cut into Minecraft forms, or playing a medley of Trolls songs at dinner time - whatever makes their eyes light up!
And sometimes the sparkle has to do with us, as the parents. The late American Author, Toni Morrison, spoke to Oprah once about what children are looking f
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