The Parent Portal Weekly
Thoughts on AI, education, parenting, and school life.
Your Child's Boredom Is Not a Problem to Solve
When your child says 'I'm bored,' the urge to fix it is instant. But the research says that empty, unstructured time might be doing more for their brain than any after-school club.
9th Mar '26
The Homework Question Nobody Wants to Answer
If homework is causing nightly battles in your house, the research has something uncomfortable to say: for young children, it probably isn't worth it.
9th Mar '26
Why Your Teenager Can't Wake Up (And Why You Shouldn't Blame Them)
That morning battle over the alarm clock isn't laziness. Teenage brains are wired to sleep later - and the science says we're ignoring it.
9th Mar '26
Why Your Child Lies to Your Face (and Why It's a Good Sign)
Your four-year-old swears they didn't eat the chocolate. There's chocolate on their face. Before you react, there's something you should know about what's actually happening inside their head.
9th Mar '26