Have your kids ever said, “School is such a waste—why do I need to learn this?” You’re not alone. In this episode of The Business of Parenting Podcast, Jackie Mourot reframes the role of school for parents and kids alike. She explores the difference between education and schooling, shows how parents remain their children’s most important educators, and offers practical strategies to make learning engaging at home. Using the tree metaphor, Jackie helps us see school not as wasted time but as the leaves that energize growth—temporary or lasting, each contributes to the whole. If you want to raise lifelong learners and ease your child’s (and your own) frustrations with school, this episode will encourage and equip you to reframe the way you see learning.

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Host: Jackie Mourot, Ed.D. Produced by: The Business of Parenting Original Music: No Roots — composed and produced by Matheo Mourot © 2025. Used with permission. All rights reserved.

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