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Mentioned in 9 episodes
Free to Learn
Book • 2018
In "Free to Learn," Peter Gray argues for a more child-centered approach to education, emphasizing the importance of unstructured play and exploration in a child's development.
He challenges traditional schooling methods, advocating for increased autonomy and freedom for children to learn at their own pace and in their own way.
Gray draws on anthropological research and evolutionary psychology to support his claims, highlighting the detrimental effects of excessive adult supervision and control.
The book promotes a shift towards a more playful and less structured learning environment, fostering creativity, self-reliance, and a love of learning.
It offers practical advice for parents and educators seeking to create more enriching and empowering experiences for children.
He challenges traditional schooling methods, advocating for increased autonomy and freedom for children to learn at their own pace and in their own way.
Gray draws on anthropological research and evolutionary psychology to support his claims, highlighting the detrimental effects of excessive adult supervision and control.
The book promotes a shift towards a more playful and less structured learning environment, fostering creativity, self-reliance, and a love of learning.
It offers practical advice for parents and educators seeking to create more enriching and empowering experiences for children.
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Mentioned in 9 episodes
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when discussing the importance of autonomy for children's psychological well-being.


Nir Eyal

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Nir Eyal — How To Become An Indistractable Force (EP.235)
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while discussing the importance of play in child development.

Tony Riddle

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Tony Riddle's Natural Lifestyle Philosophy For Optimum Health, Happiness & Vitality
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when discussing his reading habits and how he shares books with his sons.


Ben Greenfield

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Ben Greenfield's Daily Routine & Personal Optimization Habits: The Rituals, Routines, Tactics & Strategies Ben Uses For Maximum Productivity & Impact.
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as a book about the importance of unsupervised play for children's development.

John Papola


Lenore Skenazy

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Why You Should Let Your Kids Take Risks - Lenore Skenazy
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while discussing the importance of free play for children.

Dr. Alan Nelson

111: The Secret to Unlocking Leadership Potential in Your Kids | Dr. Alan Nelson
Mentioned by Alfonso Mendoza as an insightful resource discussing the importance of recess and its impact on student development.

Episode 331: Erik Parsons
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in the introduction of the podcast.


Curt Jaimungal

Peter Gray on Unschooling and Teaching Children without Hierarchies
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in the conversation about the change in recess times in schools.

Ginny Yurich

1KHO 508: They Said He Needed Drugs for Life. He Was Six. | Barbie Rivera, Enough is Enough
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as a book he read and found valuable in his exploration of unschooling and independent education.


Ben Greenfield

"America's Worst Mom" Explains Why We Need More Free-Range Parenting & Less Helicopter Parenting: Let Them Grow
Mentioned as a groundbreaking work in which the learner-centred model is aligned with Rogers' person-centred idea of psychology.

Bonus Episode . A Christian Perspective on the Life and Work of Psychologist Carl Rogers and his 1961 book. “In Becoming a Person”.
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as a resource for research on play and its health benefits.

Judy Arnall

The Ultimate Guide To Unschooling: Top Tips To Create Free-Thinking, Resilient, Creative Young Humans Who Can Thrive In A Modern World.
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at the end of the podcast as the book written by 

, a psychologist at Boston College.


Shankar Vedantam


Peter Gray

Parents: Keep Out!
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as a resource for parents interested in alternative education.


Ben Greenfield

Ben Greenfield Q&A: Detox Myths, Amino Acids While Fasting, Muscle Gain Protocols, Cell Phone Dangers & Much More!
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as an advocate for free play and author of "Free to Learn."


Chuck Bryan

How Free Range Parenting Works