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Discovering that these Usborne “rainy day” / “travel day” ...

2026-05-09T08:12:40Z

Discovering that these Usborne “rainy day” / “travel day” activity books are low-key great #homeschooling materials for younger kids — fine motor skills, logic, reading, counting… Anyone else a fan? #mumstr #BitcoinMums #BitcoinMoms #parentstr #momstr #kids #kidstr

If you’re tapped into how China works these days, then Zijing ...

2026-02-03T04:11:55Z

If you’re tapped into how China works these days, then Zijing Wu’s article in the FT, “China’s genius plan”, about the country’s gifted education programmes, shouldn’t surprise you. For everyone else, it’s a decent read on how they essentially mass produce science and math competition winners, Olympians, etc. who end up disrupting entire industries (eg. Deepseek in AI). There’s nothing in this article about the welfare of the kids though (one can only imagine…), would love some first-hand accounts from those teens. https://archive.is/MZFcK #parenting #education #BitcoinMums #bitcoinmoms #mumstr #momstr #kids #china

Insane! #parentstr #nevent1q…kwvt

2025-12-30T10:18:58Z

Insane! #parentstr

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This preschool in Texas got caught giving kids “sleepy stickers”

Patches with sleep aids meant keep the kids asleep during the day.

Parents had no idea until a 4 year old “snuck” one of the stickers home…

#NEWS #WTF #CRIME #JAIL #KIDS

An alternate thought — maybe she just wants a break from her ...

2025-12-02T13:52:33Z

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An alternate thought — maybe she just wants a break from her child to take care of herself, like take a shower? The socialisation thing is a lie, of course, but could be one she tells herself to assuage her mum guilt? If she’s taken him to a good daycare and didn’t have other options eg. family close by, consider that she’s just trying to help herself find a village, even if it’s paid for. Throughout human history, motherhood was never supposed to be “done” alone; it’s a myth in the Western world today that mums have to do it in isolation, but many of us live in such individualised silos these days that services like these are the only option. If I’ve learned one thing from matrescence, it’s “put your own oxygen mask on first”.

GM! Parents (homeschoolers in particular), what are your thoughts ...

2025-12-02T13:23:37Z

GM! Parents (homeschoolers in particular), what are your thoughts on memorisation and repetition? I used to be vehemently against it, but then I read that neuroscience paper (see my previous notes) and my inner “tiger mom” is itching to order *all* the worksheets…
#parentstr #kidstr #school #homeschool #BitcoinMums #bitcoinmoms

GM #parentstr! ...

2025-11-25T14:07:08Z

GM #parentstr!

….Capybara? I’ve only seen one once so can’t be sure!

2025-11-18T00:52:30Z

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….Capybara? I’ve only seen one once so can’t be sure!

GM! Here’s what neuroscientists think of the various education ...

2025-11-10T12:58:56Z

GM! Here’s what neuroscientists think of the various education philosophies that are floating around (and have been for at least the past couple of generations). By no means is it comprehensive, but an interesting but of light reading anyway. (It’s an excerpt from the paper I linked in the previous note — go back and check that out if you want to).

#BitcoinMums #BitcoinMoms #education #parentstr #kidstr #momstr

Reading an interesting paper on the necessity of “old-school” ...

2025-11-06T04:00:18Z

Reading an interesting paper on the necessity of “old-school” learning like memorisation in an age of AI. Here’s a good excerpt of its POV:

“‘Why memorize it when you can look it up?’ Yet this modern mindset carries a paradox. Just as schools and students began relying on calculators and the internet, a significant shift occurred. Decades of steadily rising IQ scores—the famed Flynn Effect—suddenly leveled off and even began to reverse in several high-income countries. Although IQ is undoubtedly influenced by multiple factors, considerable evidence suggests this educational shift away from explicit content instruction and memorization, combined with increased reliance on external memory aids and continuous digital distractions, has actively contributed to declining cognitive performance.

Full paper available as PDF download here: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=5250447

#parentstr #education #BitcoinMums #BitcoinMoms #school #schooling #homeschool #homeschooling

Congratulations mama 🧡

2025-11-04T03:54:21Z

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Congratulations mama 🧡

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2025-10-24T13:04:46Z

GM!

sighs in kale you’re soooo lucky!

2025-10-24T06:18:54Z

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*sighs in kale* you’re soooo lucky!

Dinnertime woes: why is it so common for kids to struggle with ...

2025-10-24T02:03:18Z

Dinnertime woes: why is it so common for kids to struggle with vegetables? I sneak them into smoothies and ground beef etc. but are there any veggie-convert kids out there? I’ve heard of some kids loving them from the start (lucky you 😭) but how about kids that don’t, how do they eventually make the 180? (In true maxi style, my one loves steak 😅)

#parentstr #BitcoinMums #BitcoinMoms #carnivore #kidstr #kids #parenting

If my low-key obsession with Alpha School irks you, I’m sorry, ...

2025-10-23T03:26:16Z

If my low-key obsession with Alpha School irks you, I’m sorry, but if you’re as curious as I am, I just found this huge longform piece from an Alpha School parent – he has 3 kids there. I don’t love the review aspect per se (eg. he thinks punishment/reward as motivation is science-backed (well, I guess it is in that you will see short-term results) and that pushback is just cultural, when attachment parenting (see previous note just posted) shows it’s based in neuroscience, which means this guy isn’t as well versed as he makes himself sound), BUT there is a lot more detail about the school’s day-to-day that I found useful and insightful. (Especially as I was thinking about crossing continents to enrol my kid). Be warned that it is long though, took me a good chunk of an hour to get through it.

#parenting #BitcoinMums #BitcoinMoms #education #schooling #kids #kidstr #parentstr

https://www.astralcodexten.com/p/your-review-alpha-school

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I’ve followed the “AI-driven” Alpha Schools for a little while, and this article gives a few more nuggets than the others I’ve read about how the school works on a daily basis. Alpha School is just one part of this longform piece, and to be frank, I think the whole piece is a little disjointed and trying too hard at finding a common thread among disparate communities (Effective Altruism, Alpha School, The Sovereign Child (anyone read it?), unschoolers…), but if you imagine reading each section on its own, it’s still a nice little slice of the education zeitgeist. https://archive.is/Id6ay
#mumstr #BitcoinMums #BitcoinMoms #parentstr #parenting #kids

I’ve mentioned before that I found Dr. Vanessa Lapointe’s ...

2025-10-23T03:11:03Z

I’ve mentioned before that I found Dr. Vanessa Lapointe’s “Discipline Without Damage” a useful book on understanding child development and behaviour. I’ve just picked up her new(er) book, “Parenting Right From The Start”, which addresses everything from newborn to about 3 — but I think that even if your child is older, if you haven’t done the “work” of resolving your own past triggers/traumas, you could benefit from it too, because goodness knows raising children brings out the absolute best AND worst in you!

I’m only about a fifth of the way in, but here are a couple of quotes I really like about the neurological need for connection (as opposed to disconnection strategies like time-outs and loss of privileges when the kid isn’t “behaving”. Or, if you like in psych-speak, attachment parenting vs. behaviourist parenting):

“Our role as parents is to promote our child's development rather than create circumstances or conditions that get in the way of it. When children don't get the connection they need they cannot be released fully to their developmental pathway.”

“Unfortunately, our current parenting culture […] suggests parents are supposed to toughen up their little humans and get them ready for the real world. But the job of parenting is not to grow children who are hardened. Rather, it is to grow children who are hardy, resilient, and who will contribute to making the world a better place.”

#BitcoinMums #BitcoinMoms #parenting #mumstr #momstr #kids #kidstr

I’ve followed the “AI-driven” Alpha Schools for a little ...

2025-10-09T07:43:12Z

I’ve followed the “AI-driven” Alpha Schools for a little while, and this article gives a few more nuggets than the others I’ve read about how the school works on a daily basis. Alpha School is just one part of this longform piece, and to be frank, I think the whole piece is a little disjointed and trying too hard at finding a common thread among disparate communities (Effective Altruism, Alpha School, The Sovereign Child (anyone read it?), unschoolers…), but if you imagine reading each section on its own, it’s still a nice little slice of the education zeitgeist. https://archive.is/Id6ay
#mumstr #BitcoinMums #BitcoinMoms #parentstr #parenting #kids

Dipping into the topic of “aristocratic tutoring” (see: a ...

2025-09-16T16:18:34Z

Dipping into the topic of “aristocratic tutoring” (see: a couple of notes ago), I thought, strange that today’s aristocratic kids go to school. So I decided to look up the school that the British royals send their boys to, and how it was founded.

Guys, I’m sorry to say that even “elite” Eton was founded to upskill the slave class (whom they controlled) while the elites themselves continued to hire private tutors. Something to be reminded of if you think sending your kid to a “good school” is the only thing that matters. #parentstr #mumstr #BitcoinMums #BitcoinMoms #education #school #unschooling #sovereigneducation

Happy Monday Nostriches! #mumlife #parentstr #mumstr #momstr ...

2025-09-15T16:23:05Z

Happy Monday Nostriches! #mumlife #parentstr #mumstr #momstr

Oh yes, good point. I didn’t use Expecting Better as a ...

2025-09-09T23:46:23Z

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Oh yes, good point. I didn’t use Expecting Better as a comprehensive guide, instead I liked that it helped debunk some common myths, as opposed to say What To Expect When You’re Expecting, which is just full of parroted misinformation. I haven’t read Portal, thanks for the rec! I did read Ina May Gaskin, definitely a classic — if I remember correctly, the content was similar to Nurture but I liked Nurture for the slightly more modern tone and how it inspired (personal) medical advocacy. Would love to know if you read other good parenting books too!

I have friends who are TTC (trying to conceive) or pregnant ...

2025-09-09T16:57:30Z

I have friends who are TTC (trying to conceive) or pregnant recently and knowing that I’m a huge nerd who basically designed a PhD-level reading list for myself to learn all things pregnancy and early childhood, asked me for recommendations on what to read. After about 40 books, I have four picks:

1) On pregnancy: Expecting Better by Emily Oster. I currently subscribe to Oster’s ParentData newsletters and while I will say I don’t always agree with her data-only approach (eg. sleep training), Expecting Better was helpful for a first-time pregnancy, especially because there are so many old wives’ tales, and it’s just nice to have some clarity and at least a starting point that helps you research further and ask the right questions. (Which is how I now approach ParentData).

2) More on pregnancy: Nurture by Erica Chidi. Most people know very little about the physiology of pregnancy and their options on the medical front. To be honest, I was a little afraid of giving birth and read about a dozen books on this subject alone. This was by far the most empowering in terms of teaching you the biology, how to advocate for yourself in medical settings and also simply in tone. It was like being able to interview a friend who is also a hugely experienced midwife.

3) Infant brain development, especially sleep: The Nurture Revolution by Greer Kirshenbaum. As alluded to in the first book rec, I don’t believe data is everything (I can’t stand epidemiology in general) — science is a huge piece of the puzzle, and this is a brilliant book by a neuroscientist who has studied infant brains for years. The gamechanging takeaway in this book for me is that sleep training is not ok, the neuroscience doesn’t support it, even if the data seemingly does. In short, sleep is a biological need and you can’t “train” it when they’re infants (even when it appears you did and you’re undisturbed for a full night, it’s not because the baby didn’t wake up, they would have, but you’ve trained them to not ask for you, which is terrible for their stress hormone and they will end up having trouble with it their whole lives).

4) Behaviour: Discipline without damage by Vanessa Lapointe. I read a ton of behaviour books and for me, none made more sense, and was more applicable than this one. Many other popular ones had lots of scripts, and while they gave me a general understanding, I didn’t feel like I knew how to embody all that as a parent. Something that really clicked for me in this book is the idea of a parent having “swagger” — to show confident, kind leadership without having to be permissive and watch your boundaries melt away, while also being empathetic, approachable and trustworthy. The theory is that kids need a leader to model and go to for safety etc. and that consistent boundaries provided lovingly are really the best thing you can give your children. It’s “gentle” parenting but by no means permissive.

I’ll add that I have no specific recommendations on books about education. I read quite a few (you’ll see some quoted in previous notes), but I find each to be very focused on the author’s philosophy/method/curriculum of choice. They were all helpful in giving me an idea of what’s possible, but ultimately choosing one is like choosing an education pathway, whereas at the moment I’m more keen to observe my own child to see what works. So unfortunately that means I think you should read all of them 😂 But one easy conclusion from having read so many is that schools as we know them are a complete sham, they are designed to create worker bees, even elite schools (they just churn out higher paid worker bees, ahem, bankers).

If you’ve read any of the books I’ve mentioned or have other recommendations or thoughts, do comment and share! Maybe this could be the beginning of a little #BitcoinMums Book Club…?

#momstr #mumstr #kids #parentstr #parenting #bitcoinmoms #family #pregnancy #education #children #dadstr

I think it’s fixed now. Thanks again!

2025-09-08T02:17:30Z

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I *think* it’s fixed now. Thanks again!

Oh thanks for letting me know! It’s been too long since I’ve ...

2025-09-08T02:13:05Z

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Oh thanks for letting me know! It’s been too long since I’ve logged on

Thank you, this is such a nice comment! I’ll try to keep ...

2025-09-08T02:12:07Z

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Thank you, this is such a nice comment! I’ll try to keep sharing when I get a moment between, well, all the kid stuff 😆 I hope Bitcoin Mums is interesting to all parents, we’re all in it together 💪

Came across an interesting article about “aristocratic ...

2025-09-07T02:31:14Z

Came across an interesting article about “aristocratic tutoring” ie. one on one learning that was the norm for rich families. They hired tutors, usually experts in their subjects, and the kids learned incredibly deeply and quickly. (The author notes it was once the norm to teach kids to read at 2-3 years old; that was the hook for this article because he taught his kid to read referencing these methods).

It’s very much the opposite of “schools” as we know it and quite similar to some forms of homeschooling. However, more “free” or “play-based” philosophies will tell you not to bother with reading until around 7, or “whenever they need it, they’ll learn it” kinda thing.

Aristocratic tutoring also reminds me of concepts like Alpha School in the US, where they use AI screen-based learning to complete academics in 2 hours per day, and the rest of the time, the kids learn life skills or other skills they’re interested in like sports or carpentry.

Article here: https://www.thefp.com/p/i-taught-my-three-year-old-to-read-tutoring-education-culture

#mumstr #momstr #homeschool #unschool #bitcoinmums #bitcoinmoms #kidstr #education

Storytime: I started this account when my daughter was 1 and a ...

2025-07-10T15:47:53Z

Storytime: I started this account when my daughter was 1 and a bit. As a new mum, I had (and still have) no idea what I’m doing, but the logic was that Bitcoiners think differently – about everything – so surely that would apply to #parenting too. Or maybe it doesn’t and I’m just being too optimistic 😂

So, tell me, has Bitcoin affected how you raise a family, and if so, how?

Hello Nostr, I’ve been away a long, long time! How’s ...

2025-07-03T09:46:36Z

Hello Nostr, I’ve been away a long, long time! How’s parenting going for you these days?
#bitcoinmums #bitcoinmoms #momstr #mumstr #parentstr #kids #kidstr

This is so lovely ❤️ #note1dmc…snp0

2025-02-03T13:48:52Z

This is so lovely ❤️

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Daily drawing day 208: #HODL
I like to think about #bitcoin and kids. Partly because they’re the next generation, but mainly because bitcoin is not about the tech bros, it’s about a better quality of everyday life.
We need images of bitcoin and everyday small joys, openness and playfulness.
#artstr #craftstr #proofofwork #bitcoinfamily #bitcoinart

Oh I’m so glad to hear this! ❤️

2025-01-19T15:30:09Z

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Oh I’m so glad to hear this! ❤️

A very belated Happy New Year everyone! Things have been slow for ...

2025-01-19T07:06:40Z

A very belated Happy New Year everyone! Things have been slow for me on Nostr because life has been way too busy – but I just wanted to come on to share another parenting book I’ve been reading, Discipline Without Damage by Dr. Vanessa Lapointe. I know the title sounds a bit ick but it’s actually the best book I’ve read so far about not so much “disciplining”, but connecting with your kids, which is way deeper than punishment-reward cycles and even Dr Becky who, as much as she was a great intro to gentle/connection parenting, now strikes me as a bit too scripted. Here’s a little excerpt I really like about finding your way when you’re basically at your wit’s end: “If you ever blank out about how to respond to your child, remember this: hold relationship as your bottom line.”

Hey friends, I'm back after a loooong stint (mostly because ...

2024-12-12T09:23:22Z

Hey friends, I'm back after a loooong stint (mostly because of solo parenting, oof)! How have you all been? How's #parenting going this holiday season?
#bitcoinmums #bitcoinmoms #kids

Update: apparently it's the UK! #nevent1q…j0sg

2024-10-24T06:06:23Z

Update: apparently it's the UK!

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Where in the world is a garbage truck called a "dustbin lorry"?! Quite funny sometimes when you buy books from all around the world 😂

#English #mumstr #momstr #kidstr #kids #parenting #family

Where in the world is a garbage truck called a "dustbin ...

2024-10-23T05:55:57Z

Where in the world is a garbage truck called a "dustbin lorry"?! Quite funny sometimes when you buy books from all around the world 😂

#English #mumstr #momstr #kidstr #kids #parenting #family

Definitely worth a try! #nevent1q…a7x0

2024-10-22T23:55:22Z

Definitely worth a try!

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nevent1q…a7x0
If your kids are picky (mine's not thank goodness), try making different dishes in to meatballs. We had enchilada meatballs tonight, we've had chicken teriyaki meatballs, meatloaf meatballs, orange chicken meatballs, and I'm sure a few others. They're always a hit and they're not scary looking. #parentstr #momstr #foodstr

Just read this in Summerhill School by A. S. Neill and ...

2024-10-22T06:12:25Z

Just read this in Summerhill School by A. S. Neill and extrapolating beyond school and childhood, is this why society isn't as free as we want it to be?

"Freedom works best with those who have enough combined free emotion and free intelligence to absorb it."

Back to unschooling or "free" schools, he's saying that only those with average and above IQs should be doing it. Is this a bit harsh? Or is it simply real talk?

#parenting #mumstr #momstr #kids #kidstr

"My view is that a child is innately wise and realistic. If ...

2024-10-21T05:25:28Z

"My view is that a child is innately wise and realistic. If left to himself without adult suggestion of any kind, he will develop as far as he is capable of developing. Logically, Summerhill is a place in which people who have the innate ability and wish to be scholars will be scholars; while those who are only fit to sweep the streets will sweep the streets. But we have not produced a street cleaner so far. Nor do I write this snobbishly, for I would rather see a school produce a happy street cleaner than a neurotic scholar" - A.S. Neill, founder of Summerhill School

1) I took that as giving kids the freedom to explore without ...

2024-10-21T00:10:49Z

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1) I took that as giving kids the freedom to explore without dictating a path for them.
2) Yes if 1) is the case.

I think some of the confusion here is whether you're looking at it from a top-down approach, ie. a parent as a dictator. For me, parents are just guides - let them explore the world in their own way, and they'll come to conclusions themselves. You shouldn't stop them from exploring, even in the name of protection —sure, you don't want them to fall off a cliff, and you want to be firm with your boundaries, but my point is minimal intervention — that's how you create blind spots, or as some people would say, entitlement and just generally peopleq with no empathy or awareness of others. Tbh most of us (parents) don't know what tf we're doing, so my approach is to be humble about it and observe, learn, be a good example, be water (as Bruce Lee says), and hope for the best. It's like planting a seed, there's no guarantee what turns out even if you give the seed all the "right" things. In short: I'm not a believer of helicopter parenting because that's what breeds the 40-year-old kids everyone's so worried about (including me).

😂 I get your point. I guess when I read "letting" ...

2024-10-20T23:58:26Z

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😂 I get your point. I guess when I read "letting" children be children, I didn't think it meant wrapping them in proverbial bubble wrap, because that's certainly no way to be a child. But yes, we should definitely not be shielding children from the realities of the world, and instead let them discover it (or guide them thought it?). It's the shielding that leads to adults never growing up imo.

There's a lot of books about this! Recently read one called ...

2024-10-20T23:55:33Z

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There's a lot of books about this! Recently read one called Free to Learn by Peter Grey. Although it's less about protection than providing an environment of freedom.

Great question. Ever since reading "Free to Learn" I ...

2024-10-20T23:53:53Z

Great question. Ever since reading "Free to Learn" I would say, for as long as they want to be. Going to be following this thread with interest to see what people say!

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Question for parents out there. How much do you agree with this statement.

"You should let kids just be kids for as long as possible."

Presented without further context on purpose. Would love to hear 1) how you take that and 2) whether you agree

#askNostr

#mumstr #momstr #family #kids #parenting #kidstr

GM! I've fallen firmly down the #unschooling rabbithole and ...

2024-10-19T05:04:16Z

GM! I've fallen firmly down the #unschooling rabbithole and to continue my research, I am now starting to read Summerhill School by A.S. Neill. I've barefly begun, but I'm loving this footnote to the foreword already:
#mumstr #parenting #momstr #kids #family #education

Just came back from a 6-day "holiday" where I ...

2024-10-15T12:41:58Z

Just came back from a 6-day "holiday" where I solo-parented in a foreign location. I need another holiday. #parentstr #kidstr #mumstr #momstr #parenting #family #kids

Aww congratulations! ❤️❤️❤️

2024-10-14T23:21:11Z

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Aww congratulations! ❤️❤️❤️

More from Peter Gray's book, Free to Learn. How schools kill ...

2024-10-03T13:01:03Z

More from Peter Gray's book, Free to Learn. How schools kill critical thinking; what this means for "high achieving" students makes it particularly scary to me:

"the grading system, which is the chief motivator throughout our system of education, is a powerful force against honest debate and critical thought in the classroom. In a system in which we teachers do the grading, few students are going to criticize or even question the ideas we offer, and if we try to induce criticism by grading for it, we generate false criticism.

To think critically, people must feel motivated and free to voice their own ideas and raise their own questions. But in school students learn that their own ideas and questions don't count. What counts are their abilities to provide the "correct" answers to questions that they did not ask and that do not interest them. And "correct" means the answers that the teachers or the test producers are looking for, not necessarily answers that the student really understands or cares about, or really believes are correct, or finds useful in daily life"

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Just read this in "Free To Learn" by Peter Gray: "Hunter-gatherers' sense of autonomy is so strong that they refrain from telling one another what to do. They even refrain from offering unsolicited advice to one another, so as to avoid the appearance of interfering with the other's freedom."

I would totally be a hated busy-body in a hunter-gatherer society. Unsolicited advice is my love language 😂

h/t pollyanna (nprofile…4d6t) for the book rec, it's an eye/mind opener. #parenstr #mumstr #momstr #kidstr #parenting #kids

#mumstr #momstr #parenting #family #kids #school #unschooling

I should also mention that this book was on Sylvia's ...

2024-10-03T08:04:45Z

I should also mention that this book was on Sylvia's (npub1hwmj92v64rm0rj7rtartccr7hldpnumrmq2zd285f8dy6u0jknxs2vsum6) recommended reading list too, in the show notes for Ep 2!

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nevent1q…rt28
Just read this in "Free To Learn" by Peter Gray: "Hunter-gatherers' sense of autonomy is so strong that they refrain from telling one another what to do. They even refrain from offering unsolicited advice to one another, so as to avoid the appearance of interfering with the other's freedom."

I would totally be a hated busy-body in a hunter-gatherer society. Unsolicited advice is my love language 😂

h/t pollyanna (nprofile…4d6t) for the book rec, it's an eye/mind opener. #parenstr #mumstr #momstr #kidstr #parenting #kids

Just read this in "Free To Learn" by Peter Gray: ...

2024-10-02T06:00:47Z

Just read this in "Free To Learn" by Peter Gray: "Hunter-gatherers' sense of autonomy is so strong that they refrain from telling one another what to do. They even refrain from offering unsolicited advice to one another, so as to avoid the appearance of interfering with the other's freedom."

I would totally be a hated busy-body in a hunter-gatherer society. Unsolicited advice is my love language 😂

h/t pollyanna (nprofile…4d6t) for the book rec, it's an eye/mind opener. #parenstr #mumstr #momstr #kidstr #parenting #kids

I quite liked the book, it's a useful toolkit full of ...

2024-09-19T05:24:15Z

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I quite liked the book, it's a useful toolkit full of strategies if it seems like your kids aren't listening - they're ideas of what you can say and do, and also how to adjust your own expectations (eg. are they developmentally ready for whatever you're asking, and how are you feeling etc.). And it also has some good nuggets of research, eg. young kids need time to process what you say, so sometimes count to ten after you say something to wait for them to respond. I'd say this book was one of the most recommended among people who practice so-called "gentle parenting", which has a bad rep (because people think it means giving into all your kids' whims), but this book actually shows a lot of ways to hold boundaries and enforce rules, while being respectful and kind to each other, and validating one another's emotions.

I also read "How Children Learn" by John Holt just before this book, and a lot of things resonate, eg. letting children explore widely and not interrupting when they're concentrating etc. that sort of respect is quite different from my own upbringing where fearful discipline ruled and emotions were never said out loud. So I think they're pretty good companion books actually. Would love to know what other education/parenting books you enjoyed! Will look up the ones you mentioned.

GM! Who has read "How to talk so little kids will ...

2024-09-18T10:26:29Z

GM! Who has read "How to talk so little kids will listen"? What are some other parenting books out there that you like?

#mumstr #momstr #parenting #kids #parentstr #family #bookstr

Thanks for the mention, and what a cool list! #mumstr #momstr ...

2024-09-13T12:05:26Z

Thanks for the mention, and what a cool list!
#mumstr #momstr #kidstr #parentstr

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Woooow 🤜⚡🤛 Can't wait to see it done 😍🔥 By the way, not sure if that's really fitting your book, but it extra came to my mind: how about #Kidstr + youngsters + families? It's still a niche, but an important topic (various areas yet all focusing on sovereign generation). Some names active here are:

Bitcoin Junior Club (nprofile…dgsc)
Bitcoin Mums (nprofile…p8kz)
SHAmory (nprofile…zhvh)
BitcoinBabies (nprofile…cuj5)
Scott (nprofile…u60t)
LightningPiggy (nprofile…eggn)
A Place To Be (nprofile…7szf)
21mmforthe21st (nprofile…60vc)
orangehatter (nprofile…pstp)
BTCStacKSat837 (nprofile…ry3q)
sambonzuki (nprofile…9aur)
fullsendhodl (nprofile…kzwt)
MomsInBitcoin1 (nprofile…tum4)
classicaleducator (nprofile…x2yc)

Steiner (Waldorf) and Montessori schools both came about at the ...

2024-09-13T07:14:44Z

Steiner (Waldorf) and Montessori schools both came about at the height of the Industrial Revolution. What do you think that context tells us about these popular routes of "alternative" education? (Not a rhetorical question!)

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2024-09-12T12:54:36Z

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🫂 ❤️

😂 and you probably won't be stopping for a while

2024-09-12T12:52:25Z

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😂 and you probably won't be stopping for a while

GM! My plan for the weekend didn't include a trip to the ...

2024-09-07T13:36:03Z

GM! My plan for the weekend didn't include a trip to the emergency room, but that's just something else to throw into the #mumstr pile, innit. #momstr #parentstr

Interesting idea - we talk a little about zaps allowances/income ...

2024-09-07T12:08:12Z

Interesting idea - we talk a little about zaps allowances/income for kids in our newest episode too.

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Bitcoin circular economies are the most practical way for people, including children, to engage with and learn about Bitcoin.

Episode 3: https://fountain.fm/episode/x5yIFLZkuGNVATwH0cyc

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2024-09-07T10:54:04Z

What on Earth is this Reply Guy bot though 😡

New episode! This is a special one as I'm speaking to ...

2024-09-07T10:40:13Z

New episode! This is a special one as I'm speaking to vrod (nprofile…fsff) of #Damus, the first woman I followed on Nostr (tune in to hear me get flustered trying not to sound ungrateful for male devs on Nostr 😂).

We cover a lot in his episode, from social media and screentime for kids, travelling with a school-aged kid, to what marketing means for #Nostr and Damus.

Fountain:
https://fountain.fm/episode/x5yIFLZkuGNVATwH0cyc

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3e3CRc5BnKtusYQInowBfI
#mumstr #momstr #parenting #kids

Just recorded another great episode! Every time I interview a ...

2024-09-04T12:28:01Z

Just recorded another great episode! Every time I interview a mum, I learn so much, and I love listening to everyone's stories — our lives are so different and yet with Bitcoin as a starting point, you always know you're talking to someone who "gets it". Can't wait to share it with you all. Let's hope my little one naps soundly so I can get some editing done 😂😴 #mumstr #momstr #parenstr #podcast

Very applicable to parenting too. As the saying goes, "the ...

2024-09-02T06:16:38Z

Very applicable to parenting too. As the saying goes, "the days are long, but the years are short". #mumstr #momstr #parentstr #parenting

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Thank you so much for sharing! ❤️

2024-09-02T05:47:42Z

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Thank you so much for sharing! ❤️

Just thought I'd add that that's the same excuse ...

2024-08-31T00:17:31Z

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Just thought I'd add that that's the same excuse politians use to censor the internet 😂 In all seriousness though, Internet access is inevitable and actually very useful (look at us here!) when done right, so would some education work instead?

In a nutshell... #mumstr #momstr #parentstr #kids ...

2024-08-28T07:26:26Z

In a nutshell... #mumstr #momstr #parentstr #kids
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Welcome! 🤗

2024-08-28T07:17:53Z

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Welcome! 🤗

Mainstream western (American-led) culture villainises ...

2024-08-28T07:15:47Z

Mainstream western (American-led) culture villainises co-sleeping; the illustration in this Chinese story book reminds me it's the norm in other cultures.
#mumstr #momstr #parenting

What a great way to think about it! Unschooling is definitely a ...

2024-08-22T06:53:50Z

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What a great way to think about it! Unschooling is definitely a game-changer and I learned a lot from Sylvia too. Thanks for listening!

#dadlife! Hang in there!!

2024-08-13T12:19:53Z

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#dadlife! Hang in there!!

#Parentstr: What age did you allow your kid(s) to have a mobile ...

2024-08-12T16:15:21Z

#Parentstr: What age did you allow your kid(s) to have a mobile phone? If they haven't got one yet, what age will you be allowing them? What led you to your decision?

#mumstr #momstr #kids

Lots of good options already mentioned but here are some more ...

2024-08-07T13:18:08Z

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Lots of good options already mentioned but here are some more ideas:

- toothbrush
Bamboo toothbrush with boar bristles (most bamboo toothbrushes esp on Amazon use plastic bristles which means you're still prone to microplastic ingestion plus it's not compostable at end of life)

- laundry detergent
Borax + baking soda + washing soda, white vinegar as softener

- hand soap & body wash
Diluted Dr Bronner's (or other castile) in a foaming pump. Aleppo soap if you prefer solid soap.

- deodorant
Baking soda + cornstarch/arrowroot + coconut oil + a few drops of essential oil
(Not antiperspirant, lets you sweat, but absorbs smells)

- moisturizing cream
Coconut oil, jojoba oil, shea butter, lanolin - plenty of options!

Just here to say it's an interesting conversation and I'm ...

2024-08-05T02:51:55Z

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Just here to say it's an interesting conversation and I'm enjoying following it!

One of the best movies, 100% "funny coz it's true"

2024-08-04T13:21:28Z

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One of the best movies, 100% "funny coz it's true"

"[Homeschooling] in Germany is a complete no-go. If you ...

2024-08-04T06:31:35Z

"[Homeschooling] in Germany is a complete no-go. If you don't send your kids to school, you go to prison."

The things you learn when you start a podcast!! My chat with Sylvia Brinded-Püls is now up 😊
https://fountain.fm/episode/JgJMmeGJPhQB5VQ71l5P

#mumstr #education #unschooling #momstr #parentstr #parenting #podcast #BitcoinMums

Looks epic already!

2024-08-03T23:25:56Z

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Looks epic already!

Thanks bot, I keep just copying and pasting from the app and ...

2024-08-03T13:09:54Z

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Thanks bot, I keep just copying and pasting from the app and forget to clean it up manually... Wish you could come clean my house too 🫧 🧹

Episode 2 is out! Have you heard of unschooling as a way of ...

2024-08-03T13:07:07Z

Episode 2 is out! Have you heard of unschooling as a way of fiat-proofing your kids? This episode with Sylvia Brinded-Püls is a great primer. She and RobBrinded (nprofile…88gq) have two kids who have never been to school, and she's building an unschooling neighbourhood for more likeminded people called A Place To Be. Tune in for more!
https://fountain.fm/episode/JgJMmeGJPhQB5VQ71l5P
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6d43pkABbqd7IcEsRev2aE?si=Fo8ixjaOTYyjjTfo3Bp3_A
#mumstr #momstr #kidstr #parenting #unschooling

Episode 2 is uploading... Make sure you've subscribed ...

2024-08-03T12:55:52Z

Episode 2 is uploading... Make sure you've subscribed wherever you listen so you don't miss any! 😊

https://open.spotify.com/show/6YRGRVVeA7FbyGpCxy1Sgr

https://fountain.fm/show/oPEMgzIbc3MEwwYEx7Hb

#mumstr #momstr #parenting #podcast #kidstr

Too bad it's in Czech, if someone has worked on English subs ...

2024-08-03T08:14:35Z

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Too bad it's in Czech, if someone has worked on English subs let me know, would love to read/"listen" BTCPrague (nprofile…v90x) 😊🙏

Panels about parenting at Bitcoin conferences - YES! The first ...

2024-08-03T08:11:52Z

Panels about parenting at Bitcoin conferences - YES! The first one I've heard of since bitcoinatlantis (nprofile…8xg5)

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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Jak bitcoineři vychovávají své děti 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Pojďte si poslechnout zajímavou panelovku z #BTCPrague o tom, jak bitcoineři vychovávají své děti a jaké hodnoty jim předávají. 😊

🎤 Moderoval: Josef Tětek
🎙️Diskutovali: Martin Šíp , Jan Marvan , Hynek Jína

❓ Co se dozvíte:

• Jak bitcoineři přistupují k výchově dětí
• Jak děti seznamují s #Bitcoin em a financemi
• Tipy na vzdělávání a osobní rozvoj dětí

🔗 Mrkni tady: https://youtu.be/P6PVMF--JxQ

Spotted in a soft play area today: what is this animal supposed ...

2024-08-03T08:09:17Z

Spotted in a soft play area today: what is this animal supposed to be, pray tell??
#kidstr #mumstr #momstr #parentstr

Wow really? I need to ask next time I'm in Mainland China! ...

2024-08-03T08:06:38Z

Wow really? I need to ask next time I'm in Mainland China!

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They sing it like this in China.

But - it is in order, just a different break!

2024-08-02T09:55:56Z

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But - it is in order, just a different break!

Same tune apparently! It works, kinda. The rationale was so that ...

2024-08-02T07:24:35Z

Same tune apparently! It works, kinda. The rationale was so that "Y and Z" aren't misheard as "Y N Z"

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Huh?! Must be a different tune!?

Thanks so much for sharing ❤️

2024-08-02T07:22:23Z

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Thanks so much for sharing ❤️

The Instagram discover page 🥲

2024-08-02T07:21:42Z

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The Instagram discover page 🥲

Parents of younger kids (in English-dominant locations), please ...

2024-08-01T11:01:23Z

Parents of younger kids (in English-dominant locations), please verify: Has the alphabet song really changed this way? I've been trying to sing it the "new" way all day and I'm so confused 🫠

#mumstr #parentstr #momstr

Thank you! Great to hear 😊

2024-07-31T07:45:39Z

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Thank you! Great to hear 😊

Oh it's Saturday now, isn't it? Maybe I also need a ...

2024-07-27T13:30:11Z

Oh it's Saturday now, isn't it? Maybe I also need a coffee plantation 😂 #mumstr #momstr #parentstr

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Happy Friday y'all!

#momstr #parentstr
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Happy Friday y'all! #momstr #parentstr #nevent1q…85d3

2024-07-27T13:25:10Z

Happy Friday y'all!

#momstr #parentstr

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I can't even
Whatever, it's all cleaned now.
GN
#parentstr

NEED! ❤️😍

2024-07-27T11:30:44Z

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NEED! ❤️😍

Thanks for the support for our first episode! Apart from ...

2024-07-25T23:52:12Z

Thanks for the support for our first episode! Apart from Fountain, you can (hopefully) find #BitcoinMums wherever you listen to podcasts. https://open.spotify.com/episode/05gor5caSuSJipq0ZfEJ5J?si=a31tRgTiRnWzFuYQ7OrSnw

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The first episode is up! Marina Diaz is a writer, psychologist, mum of two and wife to PABLOF7z (nprofile…8qkt). This is a great ep for anyone considering starting a life of travel with kids as Marina has some great advice.

Let us know what you think! Hoping to have the second ep out soon... But you know, #mumlife tends to throws scheduling out of wack.

#mumstr #momstr #bitcoinmums #parenting

https://fountain.fm/episode/N8pe80ZjHOGNeZ9Trway

Thank you! ❤️

2024-07-21T03:00:47Z

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Thank you! ❤️

The first episode is up! Marina Diaz is a writer, psychologist, ...

2024-07-20T05:35:11Z

The first episode is up! Marina Diaz is a writer, psychologist, mum of two and wife to PABLOF7z (nprofile…8qkt). This is a great ep for anyone considering starting a life of travel with kids as Marina has some great advice.

Let us know what you think! Hoping to have the second ep out soon... But you know, #mumlife tends to throws scheduling out of wack.

#mumstr #momstr #bitcoinmums #parenting

https://fountain.fm/episode/N8pe80ZjHOGNeZ9Trway

Teaser episode now live! What's @nprofile…p8kz? How did it ...

2024-07-18T16:24:03Z

Teaser episode now live! What's Bitcoin Mums (nprofile…p8kz)? How did it come about, and what can you expect? Listen now to find out more: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3eN0t7oeXDRwInJMzgUGCw?si=I3r0gMdATFiKBb92FS4ceg
#BitcoinMums #momstr #mumstr #parenting #womenofNostr #podcast

Thank you! Working on it! 🎙️ 🎙️ 🎙️ ...

2024-07-14T06:55:04Z

Thank you! Working on it! 🎙️ 🎙️ 🎙️

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Now I'm intrigued and want to check out the website, listen to the first episode haha.

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2024-07-12T03:53:20Z

Hello nostr! #introductions