NAVIGATING TECHNOLOGY IN UNSCHOOLING
October 26th, 2025, 8pm-9.30pm (UK time)
With invited guests: Makeba Garraway and Amanda Diekman
Hosted by: Esther Jones and Melissa Crockett-Joyoue
NAVIGATING TECHNOLOGY IN UNSCHOOLING
Technology worries can easily lead to conflict and resistance in an unschooling home. We'll be talking about how we can we approach technology in a way that feels coherent and respectful.
We'll be discussing themes such as:
- unpacking common fears and concerns about technology
- appreciating technology as be a tool for curiosity and connection
- what it looks like to move from a mindset of control to collaboration
- how we can give our children agency and keep them safe at the same time
There will be space for personal reflection, interactive discussion, and live Q&A with Makeba, Amanda, Esther & Melissa.
GUESTS:
MAKEBA GARRAWAY (she/her) is a mother to two always-unschooled children aged 12 and 9. Originally from the UK, her neurodivergent family moved to California in 2019 and now live on Ohlone land in the Bay Area. Her career journey so far has led from medicine to student mental health, and is now leading towards death work. Makeba enjoys singing in two choirs, being creative, and spending time with her two dogs.
AMANDA DIEKMAN is an autistic adult, parent coach, and author in the neurodiversity space. Amanda became a leading voice in the movement for low demand parenting practices, with her book Low Demand Parenting, published July 2023. Amanda runs a successful coaching practice for parents of neurodivergent children, including online courses and a vibrant membership community. She lives with her husband and three neurodivergent children in an intentional community in Durham, NC.
HOSTS:
ESTHER JONES is a mindfulness teacher, deschooling coach and mother of three unschooled children. She is the Co-Founder of The Unschooling Summit, author of The Parent's Handbook to Unschooling Yourself and host of The Unschool Space podcast, in which she explores unschooling with other unschooling parents.
MELISSA CROCKETT-JOYOUE is a Māori, AuDHD mama of two unschooled neurodivergent children. She is the Co-Founder of The Unschooling Summit and the Founder of Weave ND, an online membership community supporting neurodivergent unschooling families with a focus on capacity building and connection for the parents.
What people are saying:
"The first Sunday Session was so reaffirming for me! I felt great comfort from all of the collective wisdom of the presenters, organizers, and participants. I came away with great tips about unhurried, long-game trust in both process and people." - B.M.
"Thank you so much. I have a lot to reflect on. I hope to join another session." - M.C
"Thank you everyone, really great to hear other unschoolers thoughts." - E.
"Thank you so much - this is exactly what I needed this week." - G.P
"Reassuring and grounding as always, thanks." - L.D
Replay - $15 USD
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