What happens when the classroom stops working for your child but the world keeps insisting it should? In this episode, I sit down with Caro Giles, author of Unschooled. Through honest, raw and hopeful conversation, Caro shares her journey as a single mother raising four children, two of whom cannot thrive in a traditional school setting. What begins as a story of education quickly unfolds into a broader exploration of identity, motherhood, and the invisible labour of unpaid carers. Caro reflects on the reality of fighting systems that don’t quite fit, the emotional toll of advocating for children who mask their struggles, and the quiet strength it takes to rebuild a sense of self amidst it all. What You’ll Learn When School Doesn’t Fit: Why some children simply can’t thrive in mainstream education and what unschooling really means in practice. The Invisible Load: How unpaid caring affects identity, mental health and everyday life and why mothers’ voices matter. Finding Yourself Again: Caro’s reflections on reclaiming joy, hope and identity while parenting through complexity. Caro’s story is a testament to the power of resilience, love, and honesty. It’s a reminder to every mum who’s fighting battles no one else can see: you’re not alone, and your story matters.Super Mumma Podcast is produced by Urban Podcasts.If anything discussed in the episode has got you needing to find further help please visit www.supermumma.co.uk where I have lots of places that offer supportI would love for you to carry on the conversation with other mums by sharing this episode . Please Like, Follow/Subscribe and I can't wait to talk to you again soon!And remember... you are a SUPER MUMMA!Come say hi @supermummas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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