Parents often worry about grades, homework, and academic performance—but what if the skills children need most aren’t found on a worksheet?
In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Amelie Drouin, former classroom teacher, founder of Anywhere Learning and mom of two to discuss why real-world learning helps children develop both academic knowledge and essential life skills.
Drawing on 15 years of teaching experience and her journey homeschooling her own children, Drouin shares practical ways parents can use everyday activities—from cooking and chores to travel and family routines—to build confidence, critical thinking, communication, resilience, and independence.
Discover why boredom can fuel creativity, how technology can support learning instead of replacing it, and why giving children more responsibility at home may be one of the most effective ways to prepare them for school—and for life. This insightful conversation offers parents simple, research-informed strategies to nurture curious, capable, and resilient children in today’s rapidly changing world.
AMELIE DROUIN
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