Children Need Terrain
Theme: Brave Adaptation
Smooth paths teach very little. Children build capacity on terrain: uneven ground, real weather, manageable risk. So do the adults they become.
An essay on difficulty as a nutrient, at home and at work.
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This theme comes to life in Brave Adaptation, one of Samantha's five 2026 keynotes. Explore the keynotes.
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