When School Isn't Working
Pam Laricchia, Anna Brown, Erika EllisJoin us to explore living joyfully with your children. Because life is bigger than school. You'll also receive Pam's book, Free to Learn.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Twice weekly |
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| Issues | 479 | Founded | a year ago | Last Issue | 11 days ago |
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whenschoolisntworking.substack.comLatest Issues
EU411: On the Journey with Sam
We’re back with another On the Journey episode! Pam, Anna, and Erika had a powerful conversation with Living Joyfully Network member and unschooling dad Sam.
Sam shared deeply about his journey with his daughter through autistic burnout. W...
The First Sign a System Isn't Working
Hi! I’ve started a new section here called When Business Isn’t Working.
I’ve been using online tech and building systems to manage my Living Joyfully business since 2012. Then, a couple of years ago, through a friend of a friend, I starte...
Time and the Wild Landscape of Unschooling
This essay was originally published in Rosemary Magazine, Winter 2019 issue, theme: “wildschool.” In it, I explore some of the beautiful ways that free time weaves through our unschooling lives and helps our children stay in touch with thei...
EU410: On the Journey with Ari Lambe
We’re back with another On the Journey episode! We had a fascinating conversation with Living Joyfully Network member Ari Lambie.
Ari is a mom of three young children and she spoke with us about her journey. We talked about the philosophy...
Our May Review
Hi! It’s Pam here to share a recap of May, 2026.
Spring came late this year and this morning I took some time to wander and marvel at the lilacs starting to open, the flowers soon to burst on the trees, the tiny wild strawberry flowers bl...
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I'm a multi-passionate and neurodivergent human. Here to help you explore life without school and ways to cultivate close and connected relationships with your kids. \ud83d\udc9e
I love learning about myself. I think that relationships are amazing paths to healing, learning, growth and joy. I love gardening, cycling, watercolor, photography, talking to trees and piddling - it's a southern thing :)
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