Thinking About Home Education?
Hi, I’m Marta — a mom of three grown kids who each followed their own path to learning.
When school stopped working for us, we began learning differently — through curiosity, freedom, and trust. That journey changed everything.
I learned that children are natural learners. They don’t need to be pushed — they need to be trusted.
Now, I help families like yours create joyful learning at home.
Through my books and work, I want to show you that it’s not only possible — it’s beautiful.
Don’t be afraid to take your kids out of the school system.
Be afraid of staying when it’s no longer helping them — or you.
Common Questions
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The Perfect Education Doesn’t Exist
You Create It.
Ready to Educate Successfully?
Discover a better, freer way to help your child thrive — and love learning again.
What Is Unschooling?
Unschooling — also known as self-directed education — is the practice of allowing children to learn naturally, guided by curiosity instead of curriculum.
It’s not about neglecting education — it’s about creating real education.
Children raised this way grow confident, capable, and self-motivated.
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It’s Not the Child. It’s the Method.
Every child learns differently. When school isn’t working, it’s not your child that’s broken; it’s the system.
You don’t need to fit your kid into the mold. You can build an education that fits them.
If the system is failing your child, maybe it’s time to let it go.
There’s nothing wrong with your kid — there’s something wrong with the model.
Discover Marta’s Books
18 an unschooling experience
In this book, I share our family’s journey of learning outside the traditional school system. You’ll see what unschooling looked like day-to-day for our three children — the joys, the challenges, and the beautiful surprises along the way.
An honest, heartfelt look at how children thrive when trusted to learn naturally. Whether you’re curious about homeschooling, unschooling, or simply want to see a different way of learning, this story will inspire you to rethink what’s possible.
Discover how a child-centered approach can nurture curiosity, independence, and confidence — one day at a time.
A Successful Education
Are you curious about guiding your child outside the traditional school system, but unsure where to start?
In A Successful Education, I guide you step by step through everything you need to know to support self-directed learning. You’ll discover how children learn naturally, how to create an environment that honors their individuality, and how to foster curiosity, independence, and confidence.
This book is a roadmap for families who want more than just academic success — it’s about helping children grow into joyful, self-motivated learners who thrive in life, not just in school.
Learn how to let go of fear and control, and instead, build a foundation for your child’s lifelong success — one choice, one day, one discovery at a time.
⭐ What Parents Are Saying
“This book is great for anyone thinking about unschooling, homeschooling, or even just wanting to know more about how kids learn. So practical and comforting — I highlighted every chapter!”
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“Beautifully written! Marta’s warmth and wisdom shine through every page. Highly recommend to anyone considering homeschooling.”
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Deschool in 52 Weeks
A yearlong journey to help you deprogram the school mindset.
This book is different from my other two. It’s for the parent who already believes in educating without replicating school at home — who enjoys it, trusts it, and knows it works. Yet sometimes, old fears and doubts creep in.
Deschool in 52 Weeks isn’t meant to be devoured in a weekend. Instead, it’s a companion for the whole year, guiding you week by week to reflect, question, and slowly let go of the school mindset.
If my first book shares our story, and my second is a practical guide to facilitating self-directed learning, this third book focuses on internal transformation. It helps you strengthen your trust, ease your fears, and embrace the freedom of learning outside the box — one week at a time.
About Marta Obiols Llistar
Marta is an educator turned author with degrees in both special education and elementary education.
After decades working in classrooms — from daycares and preschools to private and public schools — she realized something important:
real learning happens beyond the walls of a classroom.
In 2012, she left the school system to unschool her three children, guided by the philosophy of John Holt.
Today, all three are thriving young adults who learned in their own unique ways.
Marta now helps families all over the world create more peaceful, natural, and self-directed learning lives.
Private Consultation: Self-Directed Education (unschool)
Your child doesn’t need to fit into a system.
They need someone who believes in them.
And you? You need clarity, support, and a plan that honors your child’s unique way of learning.
In my 1:1 Consultation, I’ll help you understand what’s really happening, what your child needs, and how to create an educational environment that actually works for your family.
Take the first step toward a freer, more authentic education.