It can feel awful when someone you love is grumpy with you. Maybe a parent snaps, a teacher sounds sharp, or a friend slams a door. It is easy to think, “I’ve done something wrong. This is my fault.”But what…
Ever feel like “thank you” or “my day was fine” is too small to matter? This video reminds us that tiny words can carry huge meaning, especially for the people who love us. Lesson Summary Politeness isn’t about strict rules…
Have you ever looked at an adult and thought, “They must know everything”? They drive cars, make rules, and look so sure. But here’s the secret: nobody knows everything—not even the most confident grown-ups. And that’s not a problem. It’s…
Michel Foucault, one of the most influential French philosophers of the twentieth century, never set out to write about schools in a direct or practical way. Yet his ideas about knowledge, power, and social control have profoundly shaped the way…
Have you ever really wanted something — a toy, a new game, or special shoes — and then, once you finally got it, it didn’t make you as happy as you expected? You’re not alone! Grown-ups feel this way too.…
Some years ago, I wrote a short blog post about the history of education. At the time, it felt like a satisfying overview, enough to sketch the big shifts and major thinkers who had shaped how we learn. But the…
Have you ever wished someone could just read your mind? No need to explain yourself, no awkward words, just instant understanding. The truth is, our thoughts and feelings are like treasures locked inside a bright little box. Others can only…
In my last post of this Maps of Meaning series, I explored Jordan Peterson’s first 6 Maps of Meaning—a course that lays out the psychological architecture of how we find purpose in a world where chaos is always just around…
Have you ever noticed how trees grow strong through sunshine, storms, and changing seasons?People are a lot like trees. We don’t grow by staying comfortable—we grow when we face challenges. Just like heroes in stories, we discover our strength by…
Over the past weeks, I’ve been working through Jordan Peterson’s Maps of Meaning course, which is deep dive into psychology, mythology, and philosophy that explores how human beings construct meaning in a world full of chaos. The course weaves together…