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Your kids already understand this better than California's governor

April is Financial Literacy Month. I know that sounds like something a bank made up to get people to open new checking accounts, but stay with me. ...

Homeschooling in Louisiana: A Complete Guide for Families

Most parents in Louisiana didn’t start thinking about homeschooling because something went wrong. They started because they saw something they want...

681. Why Were the Nuremberg Trials So Important?...

After the horrors of World War II, the world had to answer a difficult question: should individuals be held responsible for evil actions, even if t...

680. Why Should We Protect Gifted and Talented P...

When education systems stop rewarding effort, ability, and achievement, they risk holding back the very students they’re meant to help. Across the ...

A pox on this socialist version of the story!

I know it seems like I keep picking on Elizabeth Warren, I do, but it’s not that I’m just being mean.  It’s just that she keeps saying the most rid...

6 Best Books for 3-Year-Olds in 2026

At three years old, kids are fascinated by everything, and they’re no longer babies who just want to chew the corners of books. Being a toddler com...

6 Best Books for 4-Year-Olds (Loved by Parents, Built for Big Ideas)

You're most likely the kind of parent who wonders if there's more your four-year-old could be learning, and there is.  Most children's books for th...

Best Books for Teens to Navigate The Real World

You want your teen to be ready for the real world, not just pass a test. Popular young adult books are tied to blockbuster movies or historical tra...

679. What Is Democratic Socialism? And Is It Rea...

Adding the word “democratic” may make socialism sound more appealing — but it doesn’t change the core ideas or outcomes behind it. With more politi...

This is why we don’t let “the experts” raise our kids

In November of 2023, more than a hundred economists (including some of the most credentialed names in the field) signed an open letter warning that...

678. Why Did Patrick Henry Say “Give Me Liberty ...

At a moment when American colonists were hesitant to confront British rule, one speech helped transform fear into courage — and words into action. ...

Elizabeth Warren’s Wealth Tax (and the Socialist Hypocrisy That Funds It)

Last week, Senator Elizabeth Warren announced that she’s reintroducing her “Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act,” and helpfully laid out exactly what the gov...

Delta says no more VIP lines for politicians. Good!

At airports in the United States, there are two very different kinds of experiences.  There’s yours: shoes off, laptop out, liquids in a tiny bag. ...

677. Should We Care When Billionaires Go to Spac...

What looks like a frivolous luxury today — like billionaire space travel — could become the innovation that improves everyday life tomorrow. When c...

676. What Is the Difference Between Equity and E...

How we define fairness — equal treatment versus equal outcomes — shapes laws, education, hiring, and the future of opportunity in society. The term...

What a $3 trillion swing just taught us about war

At 7:04 this morning, President Trump said the U.S. and Iran had been having “productive discussions” to end the war, and within minutes the S&...

“He who controls the weather controls the world”

A resurfaced set of CIA documents shows how U.S. intelligence agencies explored and funded weather modification as far back as the 1960s.  Two well...

675. Can the Government Force You to Serve in th...

While most Americans assume military service is voluntary, history shows that the government has — and still can — require citizens to serve throug...

Is War Good for the Economy?

Yesterday, the Wall Street Journal ran an insane headline. It asked a question that should never be asked in a civilized (educated! historically li...

10 AI Prompts You Should Try With Your Kids Today

One of the worst things about the public education system is how entirely disconnected it actually is from the real world. Kids spend thousands of ...

A Detailed Guide on How to Teach Kids History in a Fun Way

Teaching and entertaining are clearly two different things, but when it comes to subjects like history, a little fun can make a world of difference...

What is an After-School Program? Understanding the Benefits and Options

As parents, we want the best for our children. We want them to be happy and healthy, and to succeed in life. Certain things can make accomplishing ...

Top 10 Kids Holistic Development Activities for Cognitive Growth and Social Development

Raising well-rounded children means nurturing the whole child: their mind, body, and spirit. Holistic development supports emotional, social, physi...

Toddler Learning Activities That All Parents Need for Their Kids

As parents, it's our responsibility to make sure our kids grow up to be successful in life. And believe it or not, their development during their t...

The Best Finance Books for Kids to Build Money Skills

Money is a fundamental part of life, and learning about it early can set your children up for financial freedom and wealth in the future. Building ...

Toddler Learning Videos That Help Kids Develop Skills While Having Fun

Watching toddler learning videos can be a great way to support early learning for your child. The colorful designs and engaging visuals draw a chil...

How to Motivate Kids to Study: 6 Strategies That Actually Work

Are you tired of seeing that glazed-over look your child gets when you tell them that it's homework time? Or maybe you've noticed the sudden need t...

Best Books for 2 Year Olds In 2026

Finding the best books for 2-year-olds can feel surprisingly overwhelming. Walk into a local library or browse online, and you’ll see endless shelv...

Books for 13-Year-Old Girls: Reading That Shapes Identity and Confidence

Finding the perfect book for a 13-year-old girl can overwhelm parents and teens. At thirteen, a daughter stands at a crossroads; she is leaving chi...

674. Why Congressman Thomas Massie Matters Now M...

In a political system where many leaders follow party pressure, lobbyists, and public opinion polls, it’s rare to find someone willing to stand alo...

673. How Can Struggle Lead to Joy? The Powerful ...

The greatest achievements in life often come from embracing difficulty, learning through failure, and finding meaning in the struggle. Olympic figu...

Why are we still doing this???

Raise your hand if you’ve been personally victimized by daylight savings time. I suspect a lot of you had a last 24 hours that looked pretty simila...

The war with Iran actually started 73 years ago—not 47

1979. That was the year Iranian revolutionaries stormed the U.S. embassy in Tehran and held 52 Americans hostage for 444 days.  For most Americans,...

672. What Was Operation Ajax? How U

The tensions between the United States and Iran didn’t begin yesterday — they trace back to a covert operation in 1953 that reshaped the Middle Eas...

46% of Americans Didn’t Read a Book in 2023

Today is National Read Across America Day. You’ll likely hear a lot about literacy this week. You’ll see statistics about declining reading scores ...

The Joyful Struggle to Find Meaning

Two images went viral this week from the Milan Olympics. One is grace. The other is grit. Both reveal how important joyful struggle is to our devel...

671. What Does It Mean to Have a Bias? And How D...

Whether we realize it or not, our personal experiences, emotions, and assumptions influence how we interpret events — often before we even know all...

What Are the Best Math Resources for Kids? A Parent-Friendly Guide

As a parent, you have more influence over your child's learning than you might think. Math is one of those subjects where a little extra support at...

How to Make Math Fun for Kids (Easy Ideas to Execute at Home)

If your child isn't excited about math, you're not alone. A lot of kids feel this way, and it usually has nothing to do with ability. Often it's a ...

What Age Do Kids Learn Math? A Parent's Simple Guide

The early years are by far the most critical to building a solid math foundation for kids. Several studies have shown that early numeracy skills ar...

Why Is Math Important for Kids: Building Skills for Life Success

Math shapes how children think, solve problems, and interact with the world around them. Mathematical understanding affects lifelong success, from ...

Math Questions for Kids: 100+ Fun Problems to Build Confidence and Skills

Math is an important tool for independence. When children understand numbers, they can make smarter decisions about money, see through misleading s...

670. Why Do Bureaucrats and the Mainstream Media...

When a 23-year-old independent journalist uncovers alleged government fraud that officials and legacy media overlooked, it exposes deeper problems ...

This is the Easiest Constitutional Question of Our Time

The United States has assembled its largest military presence in the Middle East since the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Two carrier strike groups. Dozens...

FDR called them “Relocation Centers” and everyone just went along.

Eighty-four years ago today, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066. It was only a few paragraphs long. It didn’t even mention...

669. Who Gets to Shape the Food Pyramid? And Sho...

when government agencies shape national nutrition guidelines, subsidies, politics, and industry influence can affect what ends up on your plate — n...

17 Years Later and Ron Paul's "What If" Still Hits Hard

Seventeen years ago last week, Ron Paul stood on the House floor and delivered what I believe to be one of the most powerful speeches ever given in...

668. What Is Nation-Building? And Why Ron Paul W...

when governments try to “build” other nations through military force and political control, the result is often instability, resentment, and blowba...

Work as “slavery” is trending again. Yawn.

Every few years, someone “discovers” the idea that work is just slavery with nicer branding. It catches on and usually spreads fast because it feel...

Homeschooling in New York Made Simple: Requirements, Reports, and Resources (2026)

Homeschooling in New York is legal, but it comes with more paperwork than in most states. Between Letters of Intent, IHIPs, quarterly reports, and ...

Homeschooling in California: Complete Guide to Legal Options, Costs, and Getting Started

If you’re a parent who is unsatisfied with public school options in California and is seeking control over your child’s learning pace, then homesch...

Homeschooling in Florida: Your Complete Guide to Getting Started

Florida is one of the most homeschool-friendly states in the country. Parents here are free to tailor their kids' education to their own needs, tha...

Books for High Schoolers: 25+ Must-Read Titles That Actually Keep Teens Engaged

Getting high schoolers to enjoy reading can feel impossible. With distractions like social media and packed schedules, required reading rarely feel...

Best Books to Read for Kids

Finding a good book for your kids to read can feel overwhelming, what with all the choices available these days. Some have bright covers and big pr...

667. How Did Venezuela Mismanage Its Oil Reserve...

Having vast natural resources doesn’t guarantee prosperity — especially when government control, corruption, and socialist policies destroy incenti...

Football as a political loyalty test? Thanks, I hate it.

I’ll admit something up front: I’m not much of a sports guy.  I don’t memorize stats, I don’t plan my calendar around kickoff times, and I couldn’t...

666. Why Does The World Economic Forum Think The...

When unelected global elites claim they know what’s best for everyone, individual freedom and personal responsibility are often the first things sa...

California wants a special tax for the ultra-rich

On February 3, 1913, Congress ratified the 16th Amendment, granting itself the power to levy a federal income tax. One hundred thirteen years ago t...

665. Should The Government Tell You Who You Can ...

Attempts to “fix” the housing crisis by restricting who can buy homes may actually violate property rights and make housing problems worse — not be...

About Those Tariffs

Did you catch the President’s op-ed in the Wall Street Journal over the weekend? He pointed to a string of encouraging data—market highs, low infla...

Fun and Creative Kids Entrepreneur Ideas to Try in 2026

Some of the most creative and innovative adults we admire today didn't suddenly discover their drive as grown-ups. They started as young entreprene...

How to Make a Business Plan for Kids: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide

Teaching kids how to create a business plan lays the foundation for a life of financial independence, critical thinking, and confidence. Parents ca...

Which Country Has the Best Education System?

Education shapes a child’s future. But the best education isn’t a scoreboard—it’s the kind that helps young people to think clearly, build characte...

Why Is the School System so Bad in America? What Parents Need to Know

When deciding what path to take when it comes to your child's education, there's a lot to think about. You'll need to consider the positives of pub...

How to Raise Successful Children: 9 Proven Strategies for Parents

Every parent wants to raise successful children. But what does success actually mean? Straight A's and perfect test scores? A high-paying career? T...

Homeschooling in Tennessee: The Complete Guide for Parents & Guardians

While Tennessee law makes it compulsory for children between six and 18 to attend school, it gives parents and guardians the freedom to decide how ...

Best Books for 6 Year Olds: A Simple Guide for Parents

Surrounding your 6-year-old with the right books can have a significant impact on how they learn, imagine, and grow. At this age, most children beg...

How to Homeschool in Utah: Everything You Need to Know

If you're thinking about homeschooling in Utah, you've picked one of the best states in the country to do it. Utah's homeschool laws are refreshing...

Homeschooling in North Carolina: A Complete Guide for Families

More North Carolina families are choosing homeschooling. After a brief dip following the COVID-19 pandemic, the state now has over 101,000 homescho...

Big Ed has duped millions, but they’re losing their grip

National School Choice Week is wrapping up, and while headlines buzz with proclamations and policy tweaks, the real story is simply this: no one is...

664. Why Is Capping Credit Card Interest Is A Ba...

Because what sounds like “consumer protection” can actually limit opportunity, reduce access to credit, and harm the very people it’s meant to help...

663. Who Was Helmuth Hubener?

Who Was Helmuth Hübener? The Teen Who Defied Nazi Propaganda and Paid With His LifeBecause even in the darkest moments of history, truth survives o...

Homeschooling in South Carolina for K–12 Families: A Practical Guide to Help Kids Thrive

Are you considering homeschooling in the Palmetto State? You aren’t alone. Many families in South Carolina are choosing homeschooling to provide th...

Why Homeschooling in Missouri Is Simpler Than You Think

Before Missouri's homeschooling laws were revised, parents and guardians in the state faced a major hurdle. They used to be given the “option” to s...

The Ultimate Parent’s Guide on How to Raise Curious Children

Your child asks "why" about everything. Why is the sky blue? Why do dogs bark? Why can't we fly? Tiring as it can be, that endless stream of questi...

15 Low-Risk Businesses Kids Can Start in Their Neighborhood

The traditional school curriculum prioritizes the "core" subjects: Maths, Language Arts, History, Science, and sometimes, Social Studies. Meanwhile...

What Is the Future of Education? Emerging Trends and Insights for 2026 and Beyond

Today's learners and free thinkers are no longer confined to traditional teaching approaches and classrooms. With new technologies and ideas emergi...

Why Is Education Important? 7 Compelling Reasons for Lifelong Success

Education nurtures the potential within every child, helping them grow into confident, capable, and compassionate individuals. For parents curious ...

Horace Mann, Randi Weingarten, and the Battle for Your Child's Mind

Imagine a system designed from the ground up to view your children not as yours to raise, but as hostages to a greater cause.  Except you don’t hav...

Davos Elites Want Your Kids Ashamed and Ignorant

Well, it’s that time again. World leaders, CEOs, and the self-appointed stewards of humanity have gathered in Davos for the World Economic Forum.  ...

662. Should charity be illegal? Do capitalists r...

Should charity be illegal? Do capitalists really hate the poor? Because behind that shocking question is a deeper debate about freedom, compassion,...

661. Why Cleaning Your Room Matters: The Life-Ch...

Why should you clean your room? Because it’s about far more than chores — it’s about personal responsibility, discipline, humility, and building a ...

MLK Day: Remembering the Man, Exposing the Machine

Every January, schools and news outlets roll out the same feel-good tributes to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The marches, the dream speech, the Nobel...

Just flip it upside down.

I saw the new food pyramid and actually laughed out loud. It’s literally just the old food pyramid flipped upside down. It also happens to be the p...

660. MLK's Equality vs Modern Equity: I Have a D...

Teaching kids MLK equality vs equity: Discover Martin Luther King Jr.'s true meaning of equality in his iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech—judging peop...

659. Do kids have first amendment rights?

Can you say anything you want and hang out with who ever you want as a kid? Brittany and Rachel dive in to a case that went to the Supreme Court ab...

Who gets to set the price of money?

When a public figure makes an announcement on a Sunday evening, it is almost never good news.  Jerome Powell, the Chairman of the Federal Reserve, ...

Mamdani touts the “warmth” of collectivism…

Every few years, a politician tries to rehabilitate a word that history has already judged. On inauguration day, New York’s new mayor, Zohran Mamda...

658. What Can "6-7" Can Teach Us about Spontaneo...

All the kids are saying "6-7" and while it might drive adults crazy, there is an important lesson this kind of slang language teaches us about spon...

What Do Kids Learn in Kindergarten? Essential Skills and Knowledge

Getting ready to send your little one to kindergarten can be an emotional, nerve-racking, and confusing period. Many parents wonder what this new p...

Homeschooling in Texas: Complete Guide for Parents

Are you thinking about homeschooling in Texas? Is your child struggling in traditional school? Or you just want better control over what they learn...

What Are the Best Resources for Kids to Learn Languages?

Many parents dream of helping their children learn a new language, but they’re overwhelmed by the endless options or simply don't know where to sta...

657. What Do Snowballs and Regulatory Creep Have...

Sometimes the worst regulations start with one tiny rule that keeps growing and growing until it's out of control.

Are we a nation of laws, or aren’t we?

One of the things that has bothered me most over the years is how often and how easily people stop defending principles when they like an outcome. ...

656. Why Do We Make New Year's Resolutions?

Every January, people make resolutions. But where did this tradition come from and how do self-improvement goals help us to live in a free society?  

Who’s actually raising the next generation?

Conversations about politics usually focus on elections, court cases, or whatever today’s outrage happens to be. But if you zoom out far enough, th...

655. How Can You Turn Winter Boredom Into Creati...

Being stuck inside all winter can be boring, but it also presents new opportunities for creativity and innovation!  

We need a Nick Shirley in every state.

Nick Shirley is not an auditor. He’s not a state official, a federal investigator, or someone with a badge and a budget.  He’s an independent journ...

Joy to the World!

Each year, as I wake on Christmas morning, I find myself pondering on the same quiet miracle. The simple, astonishing fact that the Savior of the w...

The Science is settled. Your kids need more school breaks.

Christmas is here, whether you’re ready or not, and that means that there are likely still a few last-minute things that you’re feeling stressed ab...

653. Why Was The Bill of Rights Added to The Con...

The Bill of Rights contain some of the most important of our civil liberties, but these first ten amendments came close to not being included at al...

654. What Do Snowstorm Shortages Teach Us About ...

Just before snowstorms, empty shelves line grocery store aisles. But why does this always happen and what lessons does it teach us?  

New jobs numbers say FedGov is shrinking. Is it true?

New jobs numbers are out, and according to the latest figures, the federal workforce is now at its lowest level since 2014—down by roughly 271,000 ...

652. Why Was Washington Crossing the Delaware So...

One cold and dark Christmas night, George Washington made a decision that helped the Continental Army start winning the war.  

How the Brain Works for Kids

An important part of being a parent is ensuring our kids grow up healthy and happy, and a big part of that involves supporting their cognitive deve...

A Parent’s Guide to Understanding Kids’ Development Stages

There are various kids’ development stages, also known as developmental milestones. These milestones help parents understand where a child is in th...

Understanding Child Learning Styles: A Guide for Parents and Educators

A child's learning style determines academic success as they begin their educational journey. Each child possesses unique talents and personalities...

What Are Homeschool Co-Ops? A Practical Guide for Families

We've seen countless trends in the US educational system over the years, but one big one is the shift from traditional schooling to homeschool mode...

When Do Kids Learn to Count

You're folding laundry when you hear your toddler in the next room say, "One, two, free, six, eight!" Your heart swells with pride at the fact that...

651. What Happens When Everyone Wants The Same T...

Famous toy crazes like Tickle Me Elmo, Beanie Babies, Furby, Cabbage Patch Kids teach us a lot about price signals, scarcity, and creative problem-...

What Is Science for Kids? A Fun Introduction to Exploring the World

Kids are natural scientists long before they ever step into a classroom. The endless stream of 'why' and 'how' questions is scientific thinking in ...

Frederic Bastiat would like a word…

It’s Christmas, and millions of Americans are sitting with the hard reality that their dollars simply don’t buy what they used to.  Whenever inflat...

What’s the Cantillon Effect?

Yesterday, the Federal Reserve announced its third interest rate cut this year, lowering rates to their lowest level in nearly three years. If you’...

650. How Did Today's Christmas Traditions Come T...

Freedom has allowed people to share, adapt, and blend traditions — turning old ideas into new celebrations.  

649. Who Was Saint Nick and What Can He Teach Us...

Saint Nick, the man we know as Santa Claus, taught us that true generosity comes from the heart — not from force or recognition.

I’d rather not go to the gulag for posting memes.

A few years ago, if you told me that Germany had a police task force whose job it was to monitor what people said to each other, and to confiscate ...

Did you know that 54% of American adults read below a 6th grade level?

Most people think America’s biggest crises are political, economic, or moral. And while I agree that we’ve got plenty to worry about in all three o...

648. What Can a German Holiday Folktale Teach Us...

The story of the German creature Krampus shows us that true justice should not frighten; fair laws encourage good behavior without fear or force.

647. Do kids have property rights?

Can your mom take away the video game console she GAVE you for Christmas? Well, legally yes and no.  

But what if you just didn’t send them back after Christmas break?

It’s December 1, which means Christmas is just around the corner. But even better, it means that Christmas break is almost here. Every year around ...

646. What Can The Mayflower Compact Teach Us abo...

Before they even set foot on land, the Pilgrims had to figure out how to keep the peace — so they made a promise that changed history.  

Ron Paul says this is the day we lost our government in a coup

On November 22, 1963, a motorcade turned onto Dealey Plaza and history changed forever. Ron Paul calls that the day America lost its government. “T...

645. How Can We Disagree Kindly During Dinner Ta...

How to listen, think, and speak kindly — even when we disagree.  

Young people love communism. Why?

In the past century, no ideology has caused more suffering than communism. The numbers are almost impossible to grasp. Over 100 million men, women,...

644. How Did Voluntary Cooperation and Trade Tur...

How cooperation and trade turned strangers into friends in Plymouth Colony.  

643. How Does Spontaneous Order Fuels Your Thank...

How trade and specialization bring the world to your Thanksgiving table.  

The DoE shut down for 6 weeks and no one cared

When the president first announced he was appointing Linda McMahon to head up the Department of Education—with the explicit goal of shutting it dow...

This 55 year old video is government summed up perfectly.

Well, the government is back. Yay.  It seems fitting that its reopening coincides with the anniversary of one of my favorite stories of government ...

642. What is a Contract?

And what is the "social" contract?

641. What Have We Learned From COVID?

The J6 pipe-bomb just exploded

If the latest reports are true, the pipe bombs planted near the Capitol on January 6th weren’t the work of some MAGA extremist after all. Turns out...

The new NYC mayor said the quiet part out loud

Zohran Mamdani ran for mayor of New York City promising fairness, compassion, and unity. He spoke softly, smiled often, and painted a picture of a ...

640. Modern Diplomacy: Should we talk to everyon...

The founding fathers had good advice - Honest friendship with all, entangling alliances with none. How situations like NATO, Ukraine, Russia and No...

639. Storytelling with A Message: An Interview w...

Today, Chief Creative Officer for Lexandria and friend of the podcast, Sean Malone, sits down to talk about storytelling across all sorts of differ...

What this chart says about your vote

If you stacked a trillion dollars in hundred-dollar bills, the pile would reach about 630 miles high—more than twice the distance to the Internatio...

They called us “grotesquely sanitized propaganda” — again 😄

Every few years, the folks at Current Affairs—a proudly socialist magazine—decide to remind the world that they really, really hate the Tuttle Twin...

638. How Can You Make New Friends?

Making new friends can seem scary. But it's one of the most important skills you can learn. Today Brittany talks about the importance of becoming a...

637. Do Adults Have It All Figured Out?

On Today's episode, Rachel and Brittany reveal a shocking secret: maybe adults don't always have it all figured out.

The government is “closed” but spending doesn’t stop

Every time Washington threatens a “government shutdown,” the media scrambles to make it sound like a national emergency.  Both sides vie to capture...

636. What Philosophy Shaped The Constitution? An...

Today, Brittany and FEE's Dan Sanchez talk about John Locke and the Constitution.

635. Is It Illegal to Burn The American Flag?

The First Amendment isn't just about free speech. In fact, it covers a lot of expression, including your right to burn an American Flag.