When school stops working: Trusting your instincts and choosing a different path with Mel Krasilovsky

How do you know when it's time to stop pushing your child to go to school and start exploring a different way forward?

In this episode, Laetitia is joined by Mel from Noosa Mum, a late-identified neurodivergent mum of two who shares her family's journey through school-related burnout, deschooling and homeschooling.

Mel opens up about the moment her youngest child told her he couldn't go to school anymore, the conflicting advice she received from professionals, and how she learnt to trust her instincts when the usual approaches weren't working.

Together, they explore what it really looks like to give children permission to stop, rest and recover, and how Mel is now supporting her two children through a more flexible, interest-led approach to learning.

They also talk about the challenges of homeschooling while running a business, the importance of sharing the caregiving load, and why connecting with other families can make such a difference when the journey feels isolating.

It's an honest conversation about letting go of expectations, listening to your children and remembering that their wellbeing matters more than following a path that isn't working for them.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS 👇

🧠 Recognising when school is no longer working for your child

🧠 Trusting your instincts when professional advice feels conflicting

🧠 Why rest and recovery matter after school-related burnout

🧠 Exploring deschooling and child-led learning

🧠 The realities of homeschooling while managing your own capacity

🧠 Finding support and connection with families on a similar journey

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ABOUT THE GUEST 👇

Mel Krasilovsky is a Queensland mum of two, content creator, business owner and late-identified neurodivergent woman behind Noosa Mum.

Within just two years, Mel and both of her children received neurodivergent diagnoses, leading her family through a period of significant change.

After seeing the impact mainstream schooling was having on her children's wellbeing, Mel made the decision to explore a different approach to education.

Now homeschooling both children, she draws inspiration from unschooling, deschooling and child-led learning, allowing their interests, curiosity and individual needs to shape their days.

Through Noosa Mum, Mel shares the realities of parenting neurodivergent children, navigating her own late identification and finding a different path when traditional schooling isn't working.

Her hope is to help other families feel less alone, particularly those navigating school-related burnout and difficult decisions about education.

💻 Website: ⁠www.sociallyflourish.com.au⁠

📸 Instagram: ⁠@noosa_mum⁠

📘 Facebook: ⁠Noosa Mum⁠

ABOUT THE HOST 👇

Laetitia Andrac (Autistic & ADHDer) is an award-winning entrepreneur, international speaker, and podcast host. 

She is the bestselling author of Light It: How to Trust Your Intuition and Build a Thriving Business. With over 15 years of experience in consulting, strategy, and innovation, Laetitia has worked with industry leaders like Deloitte and Telstra. 

Inspired by my journey as a neurodivergent parent, she co-founded Understanding Zoe, an AI-driven solution dedicated to supporting caregivers of neurodivergent children. 

Her passion is creating a more neuroinclusive world, where everyone can thrive—whether in their homes, communities, or workplaces.