The Parenting Wisdom

As another school year begins, are we asking the right questions about our children’s education? In this episode of The Parenting Wisdom Podcast, I share my family’s journey—from questioning the traditional school system, to five years of unschooling, to finding balance in a homeschool co-op.

We explore:

• Why early academic pressure may be harming our kids.
• The core principles of unschooling and what they look like in real life.
• The...

Do you find yourself yelling more than you want to — then feeling guilty afterward?
You’re not alone — and you’re not a bad parent. In this episode, I’m offering a different perspective on why so many parents feel stuck in the frustration-yelling-guilt loop… and how to finally break free.

Most parenting advice focuses on self-regulation — but I believe the deeper issue is that many parents haven’t yet embodied their authority.

In...

In this short summer episode, I’m sharing a few core principles that have truly changed the way I respond when my kids fight. These aren’t quick fixes or scripts—but foundational ideas I’ve adopted over time that have helped me shift from feeling stressed and overwhelmed…
 to feeling empowered as a parent.

These principles offer a much healthier and more realistic way to approach sibling rivalry. Instead of jumping in to...

In this short but heartfelt minisode, I share a personal moment of motherhood: the inner debate I had about sending my son to summer camp—where he’d be the youngest, away from home for many hours, and stretched outside his comfort zone. At the same time, I was craving time for myself—to work, rest, and feel fulfilled beyond motherhood.

This is such a common and tender struggle for so many of us:
 How much do we sacrifice...

Mini Episode: 3 Ways to Get Your Kids Off the Screens This Summer

In this short and practical minisode, I share three simple but powerful ways to help your kids unplug from screens and engage more meaningfully this summer. These ideas are designed to create connection, spark curiosity, and bring a little more presence into your family rhythm.

Whether you're looking for gentle structure or small shifts to make the season ...

What is the deeper meaning—and spiritual purpose—of parenting?

In this episode, I reflect on powerful themes from the season so far, including:

• Why our kids are facing a crisis of meaning, not just mental health
• The importance of parental authority, responsibility, and moral clarity
• How children are anti-fragile and thrive through challenge and adversity
• The need to bring beauty, ritual, and participation back into our famil...

🌞 Episode Summary:
Summer is almost here—and for many parents, that means a mix of excitement and stress. With kids at home all day and adult responsibilities still in full swing, how can we create a summer that’s both easier and more meaningful? In this episode, we explore how to use summer as an opportunity to nurture independence, responsibility, and belonging in our children.

We dive into how responsibility builds ...

In this heart-opening episode of the Parenting Wisdom Podcast, I speak with Maria Aldam, a passionate educator, mother, and host of the Soul Full Mamas podcast. Maria shares her powerful journey from classroom teaching in London to discovering the deeply human-centered approach of Waldorf Education in New Zealand.

We explore how Waldorf philosophy nurtures a child’s head, heart, and hands—creating a holistic environment that...

In this episode of The Parenting Wisdom Podcast, I sit down with Bansari Shah, MA and CPLC—educator, certified life coach, Director of Outreach at Acton Academy Essex, and parent of two. Our conversation centers on building mental resilience, confidence, and strong character in our children by allowing them to face and grow through challenge.

Inspired by the book The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday, we explore the powerf...

In this episode, I share 5 powerful ways to bring meaning back into our kids’ lives—tools that go beyond screen limits and behavioral strategies to touch something deeper.

We explore how to:

1. Create a sense of belonging by grounding children in something bigger than themselves—starting with simple, meaningful family rituals.
2. Offer real-life participation, not just passive entertainment—giving them time to be present,...

Our society has undergone a radical transformation—from one rooted in hierarchy, authority, and tradition to one that celebrates openness, equality, and emotional authenticity. In this episode, I explore how political and cultural movements like the New Left, along with the rise of secularism, commercialism, and therapeutic thinking, reshaped the way we relate to authority, structure, and ultimately, how we parent. What hap...

In today’s powerful and heartfelt episode, I sit down with Suzanne Andora Barron—yoga instructor, breathwork and meditation guide, and host of the Finding Joy in the Hard podcast. Sixteen years ago, Suzanne experienced every parent’s worst nightmare: the loss of her nine-year-old son. Left to navigate the grief while raising her younger child, she began a journey of deep healing, spiritual growth, and redefining joy through...

In today’s episode, we explore a powerful—and often uncomfortable—truth: judgment-free parenting is not what our children need.

In a world lacking a clear moral compass, our kids are growing up surrounded by overwhelming information, conflicting influences, and voices that often lead them away from wisdom, discipline, and values. While empathy is essential in parenting, it cannot replace moral clarity.

We dive into:

• Why em...

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, I sit down with Fraida Shusterman—Orthodox Jewish mother of 11 and a woman of remarkable perspective and strength. Fraida shares her family's journey, including raising a child with Rett syndrome, and how focusing on gratitude, resilience, and proactive growth has shaped her outlook on life.

Drawing from Jewish wisdom, Kabbalah, and her lived experience, Fraida discusses the crit...

Inspired by John Vervaeke’s Course “The Premise of Beauty” on Peterson Academy

In this deeply reflective solo episode, we dive into how our children’s mental health crisis is, at its root, a meaning crisis. Drawing on the insights of philosopher and cognitive scientist John Vervaeke, we explore how the loss of cultural depth, the dominance of the "having mode," and the narrowing of our ways of knowing have led to a...

In this powerful episode, we explore why so many modern parents—especially in the millennial generation—feel like they’ve lost their authority. We unpack the cultural shifts that led us here: from authoritarian upbringings to the rise of therapeutic parenting, gentle approaches, and fear of judgment in a multicultural, morally relativistic society.

But have we gone too far?

We discuss how authority became synonymous with oppr...

In this episode, we sit down with Ben Cheek—spiritual guide, educator, and Executive Director of Camp Deerpark—to explore how spirituality can be a transformative force in our lives, families, and communities. With over 20 years of experience in multicultural and grassroots contexts, Ben shares how he and his wife are raising their children in a spiritually grounded homeschooling environment they call The Mágoulo’s School f...

In this episode, I address a common fear many parents have—the worry that they are going to mess up their kids. This belief is rooted in false assumptions about the nature of children and mental health.

I take a deep dive into these assumptions, breaking them down and offering alternative perspectives that can bring more freedom to our parenting journey. By shifting our mindset, we can learn to trust our kids, recognize thei...

Parenting is a beautifully messy, ever-changing journey. In this episode, I sit down with Siri Baruc Thornton, a multifaceted creative and healer, to explore how we can embrace the uncertainty of parenting with love, authenticity, and grace.

Siri shares her insights on:
✅ How we are growing alongside our kids—nobody has it all figured out
✅ The importance of self-compassion in parenting
✅ Trusting that our kids...