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Pasi Sahlberg, renowned educator, policymaker, and author of Finnish Lessons: What Can the World Learn from Educational Change in Finland, shares his insights on the transformation that made Finland a global leader in education. In this conversation, we explore the importance of early childhood education, the key differences between the Finnish system and more traditional models, and the lessons he has applied from his professional journey to his own parenting.

How can we learn from Denmark, the happiest country in the world, to improve parenting and family well-being? Bestselling author Jessica Joelle Alexander joins Rebecca to explore the Danish approach to raising resilient, balanced, and happy children. They discuss the power of play, fostering self-esteem over performance, and why respect-based parenting creates stronger connections and healthier families.

How flawed are traditional, institutionalized education systems—and what can be done to improve them? Educational leader Noan Fesnoux, who specializes in launching progressive schools, joins Rebecca to discuss the importance of personalizing education, what it takes to raise confident kids, and the challenges of transforming our outdated school system into a modern, adaptable one.