1251 UK Potty Training Crisis? Parents Given Guides as Children Start School in Nappies

Why are growing numbers of children starting school without being toilet trained? In today’s podcast clip, I look at the potty-training scheme pioneered in York, where families were sent practical guidance before their children started Reception.

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Do Mindful People Learn More Easily? An Observation

Do mindful people learn more easily? This podcast explores an observed link between mindfulness, contemplation and successful lifelong learning.

In this episode of my podcast, I share an observation I've made over the years: people who are more mindful often seem to be more successful learners. Whether that mindfulness comes through meditation, prayer, quiet reflection, or another contemplative practice, I've noticed what appears to be a connection between mindfulness and the ability to learn.

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