Jen Lumanlan, Author at Your Parenting Mojo

077: Are forest schools any better for children than regular schools?

By Jen Lumanlan | November 11, 2018 |

Explore the world of outdoor education and forest schools for older children in this insightful episode with Dr. Mark Leather, as he uncovers the potential benefits and limitations of this educational approach.

076: How to rock your parent-teacher conference

By Jen Lumanlan | October 28, 2018 |

Prepare for productive Parent-Teacher conferences with expert advice from Dr. Margaret Caspe and Dr. Elena Lopez of the Global Family Research Project. Gain valuable insights into effective advocacy for your child and the broader community of learners,

Q&A: How to stop using rewards to gain your child’s compliance (and what to do instead)

By Jen Lumanlan | October 23, 2018 |

“Good job!” sounds harmless, but research shows praise actually reduces your child’s motivation to help, share, and cooperate. Here’s what the research reveals about praise.

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075: Should we Go Ahead and Heap Rewards On Our Kid?

By Jen Lumanlan | October 14, 2018 |

Explore the intriguing perspectives shared by journalist Melinda Wenner Moyer and renowned author Alfie Kohn in this episode, where we question the impact of rewards on children’s development.

Why does parenting advice seem to change so often?

By Jen Lumanlan | October 7, 2018 |

Early 20th-century parenting experts told parents to feed kids kerosene for colds and keep their heads pointed north. Today’s advice seems just as contradictory. But there are actually good reasons why recommendations change.

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Posts by Jen Lumanlan

077: Are forest schools any better for children than regular schools?

076: How to rock your parent-teacher conference

Q&A: How to stop using rewards to gain your child’s compliance (and what to do instead)

075: Should we Go Ahead and Heap Rewards On Our Kid?

Why does parenting advice seem to change so often?

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Research-based ideas to help kids thrive

Research-based ideas
to help kids thrive