Learning & School

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Re-release: Creative Problem-Solving (Without Giving the Answer)

By Jen Lumanlan | Aug 16, 2026

Sara’s four-year-old started asking permission for things he used to just do on his own. She got curious instead of worried, and learned to follow his lead without teaching.

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Re-release: Raising an Entrepreneur (Without Taking Over Their Business)

By Jen Lumanlan | Aug 2, 2026

A ten-year-old built a pet business, set boundaries with clients, and opened a Roth IRA. Here’s what stepping back taught her – and her mom.

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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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