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School is Out, Natural Learning is In!

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Ep. 58 – Unschooling Students with Disabilities with Dr. Gina Riley

What happens when traditional school isn’t a fit?

In this episode, we dive into unschooling students with disabilities with Dr. Gina Riley. We explore why families leave school, how intrinsic motivation supports learning, and what research reveals about neurodivergent learners thriving in low-demand, self-directed environments.

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Ep. 57 – How Many Friends Do Kids Really Need? with Missy Willis

How many friends does a child need? An attachment-based look at peer orientation, homeschool socialization, and healthy development. Influenced by the work of Gordon Neufeld, Gabor Maté, and Peter Gray, this is a paradigm-shifting look at friendship that challenges cultural norms around socialization.

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Ep. 50 – Body Before Brain: Unlock Learning with Sarah Collins

Is your child really ready to learn? Before curriculum comes readiness. Discover how primitive reflexes + regulation shape your child’s ability to focus, read, and thrive. Explore the hidden reflexes shaping your child’s learning with OT Sarah Collins.

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Ep. 45 – More School Is Not The Answer! (Promise)

Stuck in the cycle of doubt, asking “Am I doing enough?” And fighting the urge to push more academics to get more learning? Unpack with us why that approach backfires—especially for neurodivergent kids—and what actually works instead: safety, trust, and rhythm.