Jen Lumanlan, Author at Your Parenting Mojo

How to Raise a Wild Child

By Jen Lumanlan | March 24, 2019 |

Scared to let your child climb, explore, and take risks outdoors? You’re not alone. But kids who play “dangerously” outside develop better executive function, confidence, and risk management skills than those kept constantly safe.

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086: Playing to Win: How does playing sports impact children?

By Jen Lumanlan | March 17, 2019 |

In this interview with Dr. Hilary Levy Friedman, delve into the world of youth sports, their unexpected benefits, and the valuable life lessons they offer, as explored in her book ‘Playing to Win.’

085: White privilege in schools

By Jen Lumanlan | March 3, 2019 |

Examine how public schools perpetuate inequalities and discover steps for a more equitable education system in this episode.

084: The Science of RIE

By Jen Lumanlan | February 17, 2019 |

We examine the science behind RIE parenting, evaluating the alignment of its principles with research and offering valuable insights into this respectful approach to raising children.

Six Things Parents Should Teach (and Learn!) During Black History Month

By Jen Lumanlan | February 10, 2019 |

Your child’s Black History Month lessons are probably teaching dangerous myths. Lincoln didn’t actually want to free slaves, and Rosa Parks didn’t fix racism. Here’s what parents need to teach instead.

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Posts by Jen Lumanlan

How to Raise a Wild Child

086: Playing to Win: How does playing sports impact children?

085: White privilege in schools

084: The Science of RIE

Six Things Parents Should Teach (and Learn!) During Black History Month

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Research-based ideas to help kids thrive

Research-based ideas
to help kids thrive