Episode 10 | Heather DiNino | I Questioned Everything I was Taught About Kids. Here Are the Hills I’ll Die On.
For the first nine episodes of Self-Schooled, I've been asking other people the questions. But for episode 10, I'm turning the microphone around and sharing a little more about myself.
After more than 25 years studying, teaching, and learning about children—and becoming a parent and founding my own school—I've questioned a lot of what I was taught about parenting and education.
In this episode, I'm sharing the four non-negotiables that shape how I see children, how I parent, and how I teach. And why I believe questioning what we've been told is one of the most important things we can do for ourselves and our kids.
In this episode:
Why children's needs deserve to be understood and met, even when their behavior is challenging
What it means to honor the whole child, including their identity, differences, and individuality
Why I choose connection over control—and why that doesn't mean parenting without boundaries
Why letting our kids see us make mistakes, apologize, and be human matters
How science, personal experience, and intuition have shaped my evolving beliefs
You don't have to agree with my non-negotiables. In fact, I hope you'll question them.
Because the goal isn't to parent the way I do. It's to understand your own child, trust yourself, and find what works for your family.
I'd love to hear from you: What are your parenting non-negotiables? Come find me on Instagram and let's talk.
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