Penelope Trunk's Substack

Penelope Trunk's Substack explores unconventional views on education, career, and personal development, with a focus on homeschooling, the impact of traditional schooling, navigating the professional world, and the dynamics of personal relationships. It challenges societal norms through personal anecdotes and research, offering insights into self-directed learning, the venture capital landscape, and the nuances of parenting.

Education Career Development Personal Development Parenting Homeschooling Social Skills Mental Health Investment and Venture Capital Social Dynamics

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School is a sensory nightmare

0 implied HN points • 11 Nov 23

School environments can be overwhelming due to sensory issues for kids, especially those with autism.
Changing the environment to suit sensory needs is crucial, as seen in an example of creating a personal 'castle' for sensory comfort.
Children are more likely to fulfill their sensory needs at home where they can control the environment, compared to the chaotic sensory experience in classrooms.

Why no one talks about the 2023 Nobel Prize in Economics

0 implied HN points • 09 Oct 23

🎭️ Culture Gender Society Workplace Parenting Feminism

Claudia Goldin won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Economics for groundbreaking research on women and work, showing that balancing career and parenthood is a challenging reality rather than an ideal.
Goldin's research reveals the difficulty in being both a high-performing professional and a quality parent simultaneously, challenging the common belief that individuals can easily excel in both roles.
Her work highlights the complex choices individuals, especially women, have to make regarding career and family, emphasizing the societal impact and personal sacrifices involved in striving for excellence in multiple domains.

This guy said I charge too much for coaching

0 implied HN points • 19 Aug 23

🏥 Health & Wellness Coaching Self-discovery Personal Growth Emotional Well-being

Sometimes it's important to assess if families can afford the services you provide, balancing financial concerns with the value you offer.
Giving children focused attention and emotional security can help them grow up to be confident and caring individuals.
Being open to self-reflection and breaking away from personal archetypes can lead to newfound possibilities and growth.

It’s not too late to plan your kid’s Positive Childhood Experiences

0 implied HN points • 11 Aug 23

Positive childhood experiences impact how resilient a person will be as an adult
The list of positive childhood experiences includes feeling supported by family during tough times and is more complex than expected
Key experiences like a sense of belonging in high school, participation in community traditions, and relationships with non-parent adults are crucial for a child's well-being

Staying home with kids is revolutionary

0 implied HN points • 06 Aug 23

Kids need a primary caretaker, especially during the first three years of their life, to prevent attachment disorder and future impacts.
The research showing little parental impact on children's adult lives challenges the traditional belief in parental steering.
Choosing to stay home with kids is a radical act challenging historical childcare norms and emphasizing the importance of creating good childhood memories.

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Love letter to Wikipedia editor Agent 86

0 implied HN points • 28 Jun 23

🎭️ Culture Gender Equality Society Careers History

Wikipedia editing can be a complex process with rules and challenges, like dealing with page deletions and revisions.
Gender bias is apparent on Wikipedia, with women editors facing obstacles and women's topics often getting less coverage.
Promoting gender parity on Wikipedia by comparing pages of individuals of different sexes can help address biases and inconsistencies.