Parenting Without Fear w/ Dr. Tom Cowan

I recently joined Eyla Cuenca for a thoughtful conversation about parenting and the deeper forces that shape how we raise our children.

We explore how many of the systems parents rely on—from schooling to behavioral control—may actually create fear, dependence, and disconnection rather than confidence and resilience. We also discuss my book Common Sense Child Rearing: Unconventional Wisdom for a Nourished Childhood, along with ideas around unschooling, curiosity, and why forced learning often backfires.

A reflective conversation about letting go of fear-based parenting and rediscovering trust, connection, and common sense in raising children.

Watch here.