59: I Don't Believe in Homework

This episode started with a simple story I shared on Instagram: “the way my soul just does not believe in homework.” That sparked a conversation with my friend and longtime follower, Caitlin Greer Meister, who reached out to say she’s actually done extensive research on this topic. So of course… we had to sit down and talk. Caitlin is a specialist in strengths-based learning, neurodiversity-affirming practices, giftedness, and executive functioning. She’s a parent educator, instructional leader, and mom of two, with training from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and in Orton-Gillingham. She’s also the founder of Joyfully Learning, a NYC-based tutoring and educational consulting practice, where she supports families and schools in raising confident, capable kids. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, New York Magazine, Parents, and more, and you’ll feel why the second you hear her speak. In this episode, we explore my instinctual, emotional reaction to homework alongside Caitlin’s research-backed perspective and her real-life experience advocating for less (and in some cases, no) homework for her own children. This isn’t about dismissing school or structure, it’s about questioning what actually supports our kids: their learning, their nervous systems, and their connection at home. Rather than summarizing it all here, I want you to listen, reflect, and decide where you land. And maybe… consider this with me: Less homework. More connection. Less pressure. More presence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices