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#35 Jen Keefe | Unschooling and Mental Health: A Parent's Perspective
Manage episode 378198540 series 3443923
đď¸ Recorded September 2st, 2023. đSaint-Nazaire Bridge, France
Jen Keefe is an inspiring unschooling mom who has taken the bold step of challenging traditional educational norms.
Jen's personal struggles with mental health profoundly influenced her journey from conventional education to the liberating world of unschooling. These experiences shaped her unique approach to parenting, emphasizing the paramount importance of honesty, trust, and open dialogue with her children.
As we delve deeper, we'll explore the transformative power of attachment parenting, the cultural shifts affecting today's parents, and the undeniable value of personal growth and self-awareness.
Jen passionately shares her insights on subjects like the power of consent, the challenges of providing age-appropriate information, and the art of being truthful even in uncomfortable situations.
Beyond individual experiences, we'll also discuss the broader societal implications of unschooling.
Jen believes that this approach can cultivate self-assured, confident individuals poised to instigate positive change in the world.
If you've ever contemplated an alternative path in parenting and education, this episode promises a wealth of insights, experiences, and revelations.
Join us as we challenge conventions, push boundaries, and celebrate the transformative power of unschooling.
⏠EPISODE LINKS âŹ
Website: https://ponderingjen.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ponderingjen
X: https://twitter.com/ponderingjen
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ponderingjen/
Jens podcast: https://www.hirejensvoice.com/real-womens-work-podcast
Jens podcast on X: https://twitter.com/realwomenswork
PODCAST INFO
Podcast website: http://theconrad.family/podcast
YouTube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/theconradfamily365
Apple Podcasts: https://www.theconrad.family/apple
Spotify: https://theconrad.family/spotify
RSS: https://theconrad.family/rss
SUPPORT & CONNECT
Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Theconradfamily
Share a review: https://www.theconrad.family/review-our-podcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theconrad.family
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theconradfamily
Twitter: https://twitter.com/theconradfamily
Chapters
1. Jen's Unschooling Journey (00:00:00)
2. Parenting Techniques and Cultural Shifts (00:16:16)
3. Honesty and Trust With Children (00:31:32)
4. Personal Change and Mental Health Journey (00:42:55)
5. Unschooling and Overcoming Self-Doubt (00:47:57)
6. Unschooling and Changing the World (01:01:57)
91 episodes
Manage episode 378198540 series 3443923
đď¸ Recorded September 2st, 2023. đSaint-Nazaire Bridge, France
Jen Keefe is an inspiring unschooling mom who has taken the bold step of challenging traditional educational norms.
Jen's personal struggles with mental health profoundly influenced her journey from conventional education to the liberating world of unschooling. These experiences shaped her unique approach to parenting, emphasizing the paramount importance of honesty, trust, and open dialogue with her children.
As we delve deeper, we'll explore the transformative power of attachment parenting, the cultural shifts affecting today's parents, and the undeniable value of personal growth and self-awareness.
Jen passionately shares her insights on subjects like the power of consent, the challenges of providing age-appropriate information, and the art of being truthful even in uncomfortable situations.
Beyond individual experiences, we'll also discuss the broader societal implications of unschooling.
Jen believes that this approach can cultivate self-assured, confident individuals poised to instigate positive change in the world.
If you've ever contemplated an alternative path in parenting and education, this episode promises a wealth of insights, experiences, and revelations.
Join us as we challenge conventions, push boundaries, and celebrate the transformative power of unschooling.
⏠EPISODE LINKS âŹ
Website: https://ponderingjen.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ponderingjen
X: https://twitter.com/ponderingjen
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ponderingjen/
Jens podcast: https://www.hirejensvoice.com/real-womens-work-podcast
Jens podcast on X: https://twitter.com/realwomenswork
PODCAST INFO
Podcast website: http://theconrad.family/podcast
YouTube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/theconradfamily365
Apple Podcasts: https://www.theconrad.family/apple
Spotify: https://theconrad.family/spotify
RSS: https://theconrad.family/rss
SUPPORT & CONNECT
Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Theconradfamily
Share a review: https://www.theconrad.family/review-our-podcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theconrad.family
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theconradfamily
Twitter: https://twitter.com/theconradfamily
Chapters
1. Jen's Unschooling Journey (00:00:00)
2. Parenting Techniques and Cultural Shifts (00:16:16)
3. Honesty and Trust With Children (00:31:32)
4. Personal Change and Mental Health Journey (00:42:55)
5. Unschooling and Overcoming Self-Doubt (00:47:57)
6. Unschooling and Changing the World (01:01:57)
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