by Heidi Steel
Unschooling conversations with Heidi Steel and guests, discussing life and learning from an Unschooling perspective
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September 16, 2024
<p> </p> <p>The teenage years are undoubtedly a whole new phase even for unschooling parents. We come equipped with unschooling principles but they take on a whole new meaning as your young people naturally develop, grow, and change in new ways.</p> <p>Heidi Steel is joined in this episode by Esther Jones from </p> <p><br></p> <p><a href="https://www.esther-jones.com/">Esther Jones | Mindful parenting and learning beyond school</a> to explore unschooling through the teenage years. We share the importance of trusting teenagers' agency and allowing them to take ownership of their learning and future choices. We compare our experiences with guiding teenage children towards independence and self-discovery, while also respecting their limits and autonomy. We discuss the importance of flexibility and adaptability in navigating these paths, and highlight the need to support teenagers in pursuing their interests and passions in ways that they choose and are suitable for them. </p> <p>2.30 Expectations for unschooling in the teen years</p> <p>6.30 When your teen meets the wider world and outside expectations.</p> <p>7.35 Moving naturally towards independence</p> <p>10.30 Experiencing college as an unschooler</p> <p>13.01 Different routes and learning pathways</p> <p>19.04 How can we support our teens who are studying GCSE’s at home</p> <p>21:40 Always about relationship and open communication</p> <p>24.00 The challenges that parents of unschooled teens face</p> <p>28.30 Finding one’s true path in life</p> <p><br></p>
August 15, 2024
<p>In this insightful episode, Heidi Steel sits down with conscious parenting and living coach Sarah Parkes to explore the transformative power of conscious parenting. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Sarah shares how the foundations of unconditional love, radical acceptance, and emotional regulation can profoundly impact families. They discuss the practical ways conscious parenting looks in daily life, including allowing big emotions to run their course and repairing relationships after past mistakes. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Sarah emphasizes that it's never too late to make positive changes, even for parents who feel they've damaged their connection with their children. </p> <p><br></p> <p>The conversation also delves into the pressure many parents feel to be "perfect" and how embracing our own humanity models important lessons for our kids. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Sarah and Heidi share powerful stories of children's wisdom and the healing that can occur when we approach parenting with self-compassion. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Whether you're new to conscious parenting or seeking to deepen your practice, this episode is filled with invaluable insights that can transform your family dynamics. Tune in to discover how you can cultivate the strong, connected relationships you desire with your children.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Here are the key highlights from the conversation with Sarah Parkes and where they can be found:</p> <ol> <li><p>Defining conscious parenting as unconditional love and acceptance (0:02:30 - 0:02:52)</p> </li> <li><p>How conscious parenting creates strong attachment and reduces anxiety in children (0:04:25 - 0:05:01)</p> </li> <li><p>Allowing big emotions to run their course, rather than controlling behavior (0:07:22 - 0:08:32)</p> </li> <li><p>The importance of self-compassion and compassion for children (0:10:07 - 0:10:37)</p> </li> <li><p>Repairing relationships after past mistakes through apology and collaborative conversations (0:14:06 - 0:15:32)</p> </li> <li><p>Conscious parenting being beneficial for all families, including those with neurodivergent children (0:21:28 - 0:22:45)</p> </li> <li><p>Embracing imperfection and not striving for perfection as parents (0:24:47 - 0:26:56)</p> </li> <li><p>The speaker's personal story of repair and wisdom from her 9-year-old daughter (0:28:55 - 0:30:17)</p> </li> <li><p>Breaking unconscious cycles and creating a conscious parenting legacy (0:30:33 - 0:33:40)</p> </li> <li><p>The key message that it's never too late to make positive changes (0:34:25)</p> </li> </ol> <p> </p>
July 2, 2024
<p>Are you worried about your child’s mental health and feel that they (and you) need a little extra support?</p> <p>Unschooling allows for you to prioritise your child’s mental health and your relationships, and whilst the principles of unschooling and the lifestyle are naturally therapeutic, they are not therapy. </p> <p>This episode of Unschooling Conversations introduces you to the work of NLP4Kids as I interview the lovely, and knowledgeable NLP4Kids practitioner, Naomi Emison. She shares with us the work that she undertakes with families and insights on NLP techniques for improving mental health in children and families. </p> <p>She demonstrates how unconscious thought patterns can be effective and non effective in your child’s day to day life and how, working in partnership with parents and children, these thought patterns can be changed.</p> <p> That’s really a fancy way of saying that I was the Guinea Pig whilst she demonstrates these things with practical examples and I experienced a moment of euphoria at the magic of our minds!! </p> <p>You’ll have to listen in to experience the magic for yourself. </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Skip to the good part: </strong></p> <p>Naomi introduces herself and her work as an NLP for kids’ practitioner. (01:30)</p> <p> </p> <p>Unconscious and conscious mind, and decision-making. (07:32)</p> <p>- Naomi explains the difference between conscious and unconscious mind, highlighting their roles in decision-making and problem-solving.</p> <p> </p> <p>Identify problem areas, set goals, and reframe issues using NLP techniques. (12:36) </p> <p> </p> <p>How unschooling aligns with supporting children's mental health and wellbeing. (16:06)</p> <p> </p> <p>Naomi discusses workshops for parents to improve communication with children. (22:37)</p> <p>- Focusing on communication, connection, and positive parenting in workshops.</p> <p> </p> <p>Using anchoring technique to manage emotions in children. (27:57)</p> <p>- Naomi explains a technique called anchoring to help children manage anxiety by associating a positive memory with a specific body part.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Guest Contact details:</strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.cheshirechildandfamilytherapist.nlp4kids.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Website</a></p> <p><a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Email</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560085745973 " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Facebook</a> </p> <p><strong>Guest Information:</strong></p> <p>I am an NLP4Kids Practitioner offering therapy and personal development tools and techniques to help children, young people, parents and families to flourish and to be the best versions of themselves.</p> <p>My favourite moment when working with children and young people is when they overcome a challenge ( either personally or with their learning) and become confident to use strategies, tools and techniques to be the best version of themselves.</p> <p>I love working with and seeing children, teenagers and families flourish. I have taught all year groups from Reception to year 6. I have first -hand experience of working with children at different developmental stages and have worked alongside many children and families to build confidence both socially and academically and help them take the next positive in managing feelings, behaviours and relationships. I have been a member of the school senior management as Deputy Headteacher, KS1 lead, KS2 lead and Eary Years lead. I have led the development and learning of both children’s personal and social behaviour within schools that I have worked in.</p> <p>I currently work part time as safeguarding officer and a personal tutor. My volunteer work has been in a Church context as a children’s worker, youth worker and pastoral group leader. In all of these areas of work, I have travelled alongside people of all ages and listened with care to worries and concerns and worked together on positive solutions.</p> <p> I enjoy walking, swimming, singing , cooking, playing the piano, listening to all sorts of music and spending time with friends and family.</p>
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