Laura Grace Weldon is an acclaimed author and educator known for her book "Free Range Learning." She advocates for holistic, learner-centered education and promotes the benefits of creative, unstructured learning environments. Laura's work emphasizes nurturing curiosity and fostering lifelong learning outside traditional classroom settings.

▬ About this Episode  ▬
Discover how to nurture your child's curiosity and potential with Laura, an expert in alternative education methods like unschooling and homeschooling. We’ll explore how stepping away from traditional schooling can benefit toddlers in a more relaxed environment.

Join us as we discuss parenting, fear, and cultural influences. With her background in child protective services, Laura emphasizes trusting our instincts over societal pressures. We'll also tackle balancing screen time and real-world experiences for our kids in today’s tech-driven world.

The episode wraps up with insights into different parenting styles and the role of technology. We’ll look at balancing structure and freedom in play and the importance of nurturing critical thinking, encouraging people to give themselves grace in parenting and exposing their children to diverse viewpoints to help them grow into open-minded and resilient individuals.

▬ Connect with Laura Grace Weldon  ▬
Website: https://lauragraceweldon.com/
Free Range Learning on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeRangeLearningCommunity
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laura.euphoria
X: https://twitter.com/earnestdrollery
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnestdrollery/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/LauraGraceWeldon/
Bit of Earth Farm: https://bitofearthfarm.wordpress.com/

🗓️ Recorded April 26th, 2024. 📍Belton, Missouri, United States 

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