Some things I believe about the education system: 1. Parents say they care about learning, but credentials are really what they value. 2. Education should feel more like a video game than a movie. The current system forces kids to sit back and listen. Better to gamify the

Parent from fear and we get fearful kids. Parent from courage and we get courageous kids.

They say “Neurons that fire together wire together.” How can we as parents encourage “joy” neurons to fire alongside “learning” neurons, linking the two for life?

Raise kids who say "how can I help?" rather than "not my job."

“If you were allowed one wish for your child, seriously consider wishing him or her optimism.” -- Kahneman

Where are you traveling with your kids this year?

I don't know who needs to hear this rn but you are packing too many diapers in your suitcase

Does sharing your writing with people you know ever get less nerve wracking? 😅

What's the craziest place you've traveled to with your kid?

Courage is learned, and modeling is teaching. We teach our kids courage by modeling it ourselves.

Travel cultivates antifragility in kids. Through travel we can teach them - the ability to sleep anywhere - openness to trying new + unusual foods - comfort with meeting new people who look/talk/dress differently - adaptability when flights get canceled/plans change -

Raise kids who view themselves as heroes, not victims.

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