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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
If you've ever had to physically stand between your child and their game just to get eye contact, or watched as activities they once loved have been replaced by marathon gaming sessions, then the conversation I've just recorded might be the most important one you'll hear this year.
