Over a century ago, we aligned “good teaching” with “good people management.” But the roots of that approach - and why we’ve held onto it - are shocking. This episode traces the history of it all, why it’s still killing motivation in our children, and what we can do instead.
Life’s never been easier for our kids, but that comfort has come at a cost. The research is clear: this shift has weakened an entire generation across every measure that matters. This episode shows just how bad things have become, and what we need to do to turn it around.
Kids today can scroll for hours but struggle to stay with anything hard for more than a few minutes. In this episode, I’ll show you what’s driving that shift, what it’s doing to their brains and motivation, and how to rebuild the muscle of focus at home.
Most of us treat “I’m bored” like a problem to fix, but it’s actually one of the best growth opportunities our kids have. In this episode I’ll show you the four roots that usually sit underneath it, and the exact words you can use in the moment to coach your child through.
This is the episode that finally answers the big question: how do I actually help my child learn to read? In it, I share a clear, step-by-step guide parents can use every day.
Most advice on making money is hustle culture. This episode is different - two real income streams I’ve built discussed in detail, a framework to map your own, and six realistic lanes parents like us are using to make extra income right now.
Why so many children struggle to take initiative - even with total freedom - and what the science of motivation, autonomy, and brain development tells us they actually need instead.
What really happens in a child’s brain before and after they turn five? And what are the hidden costs of deciding that formal learning should “start” at that age? Let's look at the neuroscience, the developmental timelines, and four key reasons why the idea of “school readiness” is so deeply flawed.
AI is replacing the very jobs we’ve always raised our children to aim for. In this urgent episode, I unpack where AI is at right now, what the next decade might look like, and how we can prepare our children for a future more different than we can imagine.
We’ll look at what most people actually need maths for, how numeracy develops without school, how quickly kids can catch up later, and why the data shows the school system isn’t delivering the results we think it is.
In this episode, I’m unpacking one of the biggest questions home educating families face: how do I know this whole thing is actually working?
If you’ve ever found yourself thinking "Do I need a different curriculum? Is the one I’m using the right one for us? Is there maybe something better out there? Am I covering everything I should? Can I really get away with not using one at all?" this episode is for you.
I’ve had a few conversations lately that all come back to the same kind of question: "How can I be sure I'm covering everything I should – do I maybe need a curriculum to help guide us? And if so...which one?" It’s a totally...
For a lot of my parenting life, I assumed that if I focused on my kids' academics they’d be ready for adulthood when the time came. But the deeper I’ve gone into the research, the more I’ve realised how flawed that assumption is. Here’s what I wish someone had told me years ago.
I’ve been sitting with that disconnect between how we view adult freedom and childhood autonomy. I think there's something more primal happening beneath the surface, so today I want to get a little bit philosophical. Bear with me, because while this might feel slightly confrontational I think...
Want to know why some kids go deep and others skim the surface? I'm taking you through the 4 blockers that stop children from sticking with things, and how to create the right conditions for passion, persistence, and mastery.
