S6E140: Learning, Partnering and Parenting With Our Teens~Lainie Liberti

S6E140: Learning, Partnering and Parenting With Our Teens~Lainie Liberti

Author: Robyn Robertson September 28, 2022 Duration: 1:10:54

Learning, Partnering and Parenting With Teens~Lainie Liberti

Did your homeschool see a major shift once your children became teens?

Or are you looking ahead as to how you can best navigate the teen years to come?

Want to stay connected to your teen and support their positive mental health?

Lainie Liberti joined me on this episode to talk about Parenting and Partnering with our teens.

Lainie is a best selling author, international speaker, teen mentor,  worldschooler, partnership parenting paradigm advocate and mother. In 2012 Lainie co-founded Project World School with her son and has  lived in community with over a 100 teens in over 20 international locations. 

Lainie founded Transformative Mentoring for Teens in 2020 in response to the growing need to support teen's mental health. Lainie just released her first book, Seen, Heard & Understood, Parenting and Partnering with Teens for Greater Mental Health. It is a number 1 best seller on Amazon in the Parenting New Releasees. Lainie is also a community leader and alternative education advocate. She is often credited with spearheading the thriving Worldschooling movement.

In This Episode

In this episode Lainie shares insights into their worldschooling journey, what it means to choose a life that reflects their values best and why they connect with radical unschooling. 

She has me reflecting on my own parenting and practices around gentle parenting and unschooling. 

We explored:

  •  What it means to parent in partnership vs gentle or attachment parenting (Is gentle parenting just a really nice way to get our children to follow our orders? )
  • What Radical Unschooling means to her
  • Worldschooling for life
  • Radical Unschooling and Teens
  • Supporting Teens and Mental Health
  • Her book~ Seen, Heard & Understood, Parenting and Partnering with your Teen for Greater Mental Health! and why Lainie believes in the importance of supporting our teens

Resources

Lainie offers a wealth of resources, support and information to the parent that is looking to connect with and support their teen. And as a worldschooling mom and advocate of self directed learning, she has created a large community of support. Find her at:

Transformative Mentoring for TeensMentoring & Courses designed to transform teen's lives (and yours).  
https://transformativementoringforteens.com/ 
The Partnership Parent Movement
Children need connection, not coercion. Together, we will change the world, one family at a time.https://partnershipparent.com/  
Project World Schoo
lInspiring Temporary Learning Communities for Teens & Young Adultshttps://ProjectWorldSchool.com Project World School Family SummitBiannual community gatherings for worldschooling families interested in travel, education and wellness.https://worldschoolfamilysummit.com   We Are Worldschoolers 

Gain access to exclusive supportive community, articles, interviews, worldschooling mini-courses,  and resource lists!  https://weareworldschoolers.org/

 Watch our TEDx talk - Making The World Our Classroomhttps://youtu.be/bH-kQJ10WWo 

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Robyn Robertson hosts Honey! I'm Homeschooling The Kids, a conversation that goes far beyond curriculum choices and into the heart of what it means to learn and grow together as a family. This isn't about presenting a perfect blueprint; instead, each episode feels like an honest chat with a friend who gets it, exploring the nuanced realities of choosing an educational path outside the conventional system. You'll hear from a diverse range of voices-experienced homeschoolers, unschooling advocates, educational researchers, and parents just figuring it out-all sharing their stories, challenges, and triumphs. The discussions naturally weave through parenting philosophies, cultural perspectives on childhood, and practical advice for nurturing a rich, engaging home life. Tuning into this podcast means finding a supportive community and thoughtful reflections on creating a family culture that prioritizes connection, curiosity, and joy. It’s for anyone curious about alternative education or simply seeking inspiration for a more intentional and fulfilling life with their kids.
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