Why So Many Kids Aren’t Thriving in School (And How The Good and the Beautiful Helps)
Foundations of Learning by Shali Flint
Episode notes
If your child isn’t thriving in school… it might not be them.
In this episode, we’re unpacking what’s really going on—and what parents can do differently.
In this conversation, I sit down with Patch Crowe from The Good and the Beautiful to talk about what’s actually happening beneath the surface when kids aren’t thriving academically.
We dive into:
✨ Why capable kids struggle in traditional school settings
✨ How reading impacts emotional well-being and identity ✨ What happens when learning becomes tied to stress or shame
✨ The philosophy behind creating a love of learning (not just checking boxes)
✨ Why homeschooling is growing—and what families are discovering
✨ How to create a home environment where learning feels natural and joyful
This episode will challenge the way you think about ...