Learning & School

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266: If ADHD Medication Doesn’t Help Kids Learn, What Does?

By Jen Lumanlan | May 31, 2026

The largest ADHD treatment study ever found no difference in academic outcomes between medicated and unmedicated kids. Here’s what the research says actually helps.

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265: Einstein Never Used Flash Cards: How Kids Learn Best

By Jen Lumanlan | May 10, 2026

Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek has spent 20+ years studying how kids learn. Her finding? The things that make play fun are the same things that build real knowledge.

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253: How to Do Homeschooling: A Former Teacher Explores Unschooling

By Jen Lumanlan | Aug 17, 2025

Ever wondered about alternatives to traditional schooling? Join teacher-turned-parent Laura Moore as she explores unschooling, work-life balance, and preserving children’s curiosity outside conventional education.

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252: From ‘Be the Best’ Anxiety to Trusting Your Child’s Natural Learning

By Jen Lumanlan | Aug 10, 2025

When Sara’s four-year-old started asking permission for art supplies he’d always freely used, she realized preschool was changing his natural curiosity.

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249: The Anxious Generation Review (Part 3): Should we ban cell phones in school?

By Jen Lumanlan | Jul 13, 2025

Phone bans are sweeping schools nationwide, but the research reveals surprising truths about their effectiveness—and what students actually need to thrive academically.

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