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5 Books That Reimagined Education for Me (and Why Every Parent and Educator Should Read Them)

When my oldest son was about to start school, I came across a TED Talk that changed everything. It was

Your Summer Reset Starts with This 4-Letter Word

Parentotheca’s Newsletter Learn. Parent. Grow.​​Issue #2 – June 2025 ???? Welcome to June’s Newsletter Hello friends, How’s your summer unfolding?

Hold On to Your Kids by Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Maté – Book Summary, Notes and Quotes

Hold On to Your Kids Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers Dr Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Mate Vermilion;

Your Child’s Mistakes Are Your Best Parenting Opportunities

As parents, our ultimate goal is to equip our children with the life skills they’ll need to thrive. But here’s

3 Life-Changing Books That Will Make You a Better Parent (Even Though They’re Not Parenting Books)

Since becoming a parent, I’ve devoured stacks of parenting books – honestly, my bookshelf could moonlight as the “Children and

Love 2.0 by Barbara Fredrickson – Book Summary, Notes and Quotes

Love 2.0 Creating Happiness and Health in Moments of Connection Barbara L. Fredrickson Penguin Publishing Group (31 Dec. 2013) Book

Parentotheca’s Newsletter Is Back! Let’s Talk Parenting & Leadership

This month’s newsletter is dedicated to one of the core parenting skills – leadership. If it resonated with you or

Free-Range Kids by Lenore Skenazy – Book Summary, Notes and Quotes

Free-Range Kids How Parents and Teachers Can Let Go and Let Grow Lenore Skenazy Jossey-Bass; 2nd edition (3 Jun. 2021)

It’s Not About the Toys: How to Recognise and Respond to Your Child’s Need for Connection

Your child’s ‘play with me’ may mean ‘be with me.’ Learn how to recognise the cue -and respond even when

Best Gifts for Kids – 10 Best Open-Ended Toys That Encourage Creativity and Learning

Finding great presents for kids might be an exhausting activity. Especially when it’s so much choice and not that much