Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled

What Children Really Need to Succeed in School... and Life (with Rick Ackerly)

Feb 18, 2020

Rick Ackerly, a nationally recognized educator and author, shares his insights on nurturing children's unique needs for success in school and life. He emphasizes the broader definition of genius, which includes character and creativity. The discussion highlights the importance of encouraging curiosity and individual readiness over societal pressures for early academic success. Ackerly advocates for empowering child autonomy and innovative conflict resolution strategies, helping parents build supportive environments that foster natural learning and personal growth.

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Rick Ackerly

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Quick takeaways

Fostering an environment that embraces children's natural curiosity and individual learning pace is essential for their success in school and life.

Empowering children through trust, open communication, and support helps develop their autonomy, self-confidence, and responsibility for navigating challenges.

Deep dives

The Concept of Genius in Education

Genius encompasses more than just intelligence; it embodies a child's character, creativity, and curiosity. Children are inherently curious and act like scientists, testing hypotheses and learning through exploration from an early age. This perspective emphasizes that education should foster the natural learning instincts of children rather than imposing rigid structures and expectations on them. By understanding and supporting their innate abilities, parents and educators can create an environment where children thrive.

Intro

3min

Understanding School Readiness

15min

Empowering Students Through Conflict Resolution

2min

Empowering Child Autonomy

4min

Responsive Parenting and Nutritious Choices for Kids

3min

Nationally recognized educator and author Rick Ackerly joins Janet to discuss how parents can foster an environment that helps children thrive in school and in life. Like Janet, Rick’s own experience and interactions with thousands of kids have proven to him that children learn best in their own time, and in their own surprising ways. Rick and Janet discuss how parents can reduce their own anxieties about what and how quickly their children are learning and ultimately enjoy and appreciate them more.

For more advice on common parenting issues, please check out Janet's best-selling books on Audible, FREE with a 30-day trial membership if you use this link: adbl.co/2OBVztZ.

Paperbacks and e-books are also available at Amazon, Google Play, Barnes & Noble and Apple Books.

Janet's exclusive audio series "Sessions" is available for download. This is a collection of recorded one-on-one consultations with parents discussing their most immediate and pressing concerns (www.SessionsAudio.com).

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