RAR #150: Water Your Bamboo—How to Focus...

There is a type of children’s book that we haven’t talked much about here in twelve years of Read-Aloud Revival. But it’s one that almost anyone who has spent time with babies knows well: board books.Board books are how so many of our kids meet stories and books for the first tim ... Show More

We all want our kids to be readers. Not just kids who can read, but kids who actually do read. Who then grow up and keep choosing to read because they want to, not because they have to.But there’s a curious thing that those of us who care deeply about raising lifelong readers ten ... Show More

The heart of homeschooling is relationships. Building meaningful, lasting connections is the real secret sauce of reading aloud with your kids. Those connections are also built when you spend time in nature together. Sounds simple, right? Read books. Go outside. But it can also f ... Show More

<p>The Chinese word for &quot;gardener&quot; can also mean &quot;teacher.&quot; Extending the metaphor, we can see our poddies as beautiful flowers, ready for their daily dose of ChinesePod&#39;s water of wisdom. That is, unless you&#39;re one of those rare students who thinks ou ... Show More

Rosie explores the frustration of working hard on personal growth without seeing immediate results. Using the metaphor of bamboo, she reminds us that progress often happens beneath the surface—before we ever notice it. Find more from Rosie here! Try Headspace for free here. Learn ... Show More

Spoiler alert: Your child's tiredness isn't a lack of strength but a sneaky side effect of city life! In this heartwarming episode, Aisha Amer gets real about her journey to reconnect with her authentic self through simple, joyful interactions with her kids.Aisha, whose childhood ... Show More

This week, Jamie and Rachel sit down and talk all about work of the home and practical life. There is an enormous emphasis on practical life activities in the Montessori environment and they talk through how to implement that in the home. Join us on Patreon!https://www.patreon.co ... Show More

<p><b>It’s the final week of our podcast summer break and we’re bringing you a replay episode that will help you incorporate an energizing practice that will support you in connecting in meaningful ways with people, places and yourself. </b></p><p><b>This episode was originally a ... Show More

It’s that time of year. Classrooms that have stood dark and empty since last spring are coming back to life. This week, stories about the place that shapes all who pass through it— because young or old, there’s always something more to learn.Leave us a voicemail at 702-706-TALK, ... Show More

<p>One of the reasons our family decided to homeschool was because there is just a lot of busy work in traditional schooling. We knew homeschooling would be a chance for us all to LIVE and learn together — practically, purposefully, and skipping all that busy work. In this episod ... Show More