S7E150: Unschooling Q&A~ With Robyn Robertson & Liana Francisco

S7E150: Unschooling Q&A~ With Robyn Robertson & Liana Francisco

Author: Robyn Robertson January 25, 2023 Duration: 1:10:26

Unschooling Q&A

How do I talk about Unschooling with my family and friends?

In Unschooling we can focus on following my children's interests but what happens when my child is not interested in anything and they are doing nothing all day?

How do we go from the structure of school to freedom? What is the transition to independence? 

We Unschool but I have a child that wants to do workbooks. What do I do because this doesn't seem like Unschooling!?

How do we know when to trust, when to guide from a distance and when to intervene? 

Am I enough to do this homeschooling or unschooling thing? 

Have any of these questions crossed your mind? I am sure that at-least one of these has come up for you when it comes to unschooling, or homeschooling. 

Answers In This Episode

This episode is a recording of a wonderful LIVE discussion that Liana Francisco and I hosted in my club, Honey! I'm Homeschooling on the Clubhouse app.

We asked for questions from families that needed support or wanted to just learn more about Unschooling and we devoted a month within the club to deep dive and answer as many questions as we could. 

We received so much positive feedback from this conversation that I decided it was time to share it on the podcast. 

Who is this episode for? 

  • This episode is for you if you are looking at the unschooling world and like what you see, but are just not sure if it will fit. 
  • This episode is for you if you have begun the unschooling journey but need more confidence or encouragement.
  • This episode is for you if you recognize you need to do something different with your family learning life, but are just not sure what yet. Could unschooling be something to consider? 
  • This episode is for you if you have been loving your unschooling journey so far, but feel like you are the only one and need to hear from others that are living it. (It takes a village or a community, doesn't it?)

Resources​

How To Be An Awesome Homeschooler- March 24th 

Honey! I'm Homeschooling Club on Clubhouse app

Enjoyed my conversation with Liana? Then listen to her first interview on my show~ Growing Up Unschooled

I mentioned my interview with Roya Dedeaux in this episode. You can listen to that wonderful episode HERE. 

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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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