How do I actually guide my child’s learning and growth? I know I don’t want to be a teacher, I know I want to be more like a mentor, or coach, or guide, but...how do I do that? What does it look like in practice?
The fear of "falling behind" wasn’t built on child development - it was built on logistics and systems. In this episode, we dismantle where that fear came from, how it still shapes us today, and what real growth actually looks like.
I want to talk a bit more about that phrase we all know and - *cough* - love: falling behind. About a year ago, I went into detail (in episode 22 of the podcast) about how unhelpful that concept really is, and how we can think differently about where our...
You’ve stepped back, slowed down, let go of structure, but deschooling still feels hard. Why? In this episode, I explore the nervous system layer most parents miss…and how to shift from understanding deschooling to actually rewiring for it.
Most parents who’ve stepped into a life without school will tell you they understand deschooling. They’ve read about it. Thought about it. Reflected on their own childhood, and the kinds of beliefs they want to let go of. They’ve started questioning their ideas about learning, productivity, success,...
Why does your child resist anything that feels like learning, even when it’s something they’d probably enjoy? This episode unpacks what’s really going on beneath that resistance, and how to respond in a way that protects connection *and* builds capability.
