Jerry Kaplan's book provides an accessible explanation of generative artificial intelligence (GAI), highlighting its potential to revolutionize various industries and its implications for employment and society. It explores the transformative power of GAI in fields like medicine, law, and education, while also addressing ethical concerns and future challenges.
John Holt's "Learning All the Time" explores how children naturally learn and develop their skills without formal instruction. Holt emphasizes the importance of play, exploration, and self-directed learning. He argues that children are inherently curious and motivated to learn, and that formal schooling often stifles this natural inclination. The book advocates for a child-centered approach to education, where learning is driven by the child's interests and needs. Holt's work has been influential in the unschooling and alternative education movements. He challenges traditional educational methods and promotes a more holistic and individualized approach to learning.
In *UnSelfie*, Dr. Michele Borba addresses the decline in empathy among children, which she links to the 'Selfie Syndrome.' She offers a 9-step program to help parents and educators foster empathy, promoting traits like kindness, moral courage, and resilience. The book emphasizes that empathy is teachable and crucial for success in the global economy.
So many of us worry we’re not doing enough when it comes to homeschooling—but what if simply choosing this path is already a powerful step in the right direction? In this encouraging conversation, I talk with Ginny Yurich of 1000 Hours Outside about her newest book and the deep confidence that can come from stepping outside the system. We explore how real learning often looks like play, boredom, creativity, and curiosity—how our kids naturally fill in the gaps over time, and how the freedom to pursue their own interests can lead to unexpected and incredible outcomes. If you’ve ever doubted your ability to homeschool well, this episode will remind you that you're doing more right than you think.
In this episode, we cover:
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How Ginny accidentally started a global movement—and why it resonates so deeply with families
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The heart behind her new book Homeschooling: You’re Doing It Right Just by Doing It
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What we miss when we follow the standard school model—and the surprising freedom of unlearning it
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The one message every anxious or burnt-out homeschool parent needs to hear
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What if the thing you’re worried is a “deficit” is actually your child’s biggest advantage?
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Why qualities like creativity and empathy will matter more than grades in the world our kids are growing up in
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What boredom, unstructured time, and “doing nothing” are actually teaching your child
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What’s lost when childhood is spent only with same-age peers—and what kids gain from growing up alongside babies and toddlers
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Why your kids need to see you building, learning, trying—and even failing
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Everyone has educational gaps... so what really matters in the long run?
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When you trust the process, learning shows up in the most beautiful and unexpected ways
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The amazing story of how Ginny’s daughter became a certified personal trainer at just 15
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Why homeschooling doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s—and that’s the point
View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Until the Streetlights Come On by Ginny Yurich
Homeschooling: You’re Doing It Right By Just Doing It by Ginny Yurich
Learning All the Time by John Holt
UnSelfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me-World by Michelle Borba
Generative Artificial Intelligence: What Everyone Needs to Know by Jerry Kaplan
Listen to my two episodes with Julie Kreke about delight directed learning:
- Give Your Children the Gift of Lifelong Learning (Episode 270)
- Transform Your Homeschool Days with Delight Directed Learning (Episode 184)
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