167: Healing and Helping with Mutual Aid with Dean Spade

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In this enlightening conversation with Dean Spade, we delve into the concept of mutual aid, exploring how it offers a more effective alternative to traditional volunteering. We discuss the healing power of community and how mutual aid can address the systemic challenges we face. This episode sheds light on how these ideas relate to parenting, especially in the context of the Taming Your Triggers workshop.

166: Learning to trust your child – and yourself

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Claire’s journey through child-led learning and homeschooling highlights the importance of trusting your child and yourself as a parent. She’s found a way to balance her child’s natural curiosity and exploration with her own role as a guide on the side. This episode emphasizes the value of fostering compassion and self-compassion, both in ourselves and in our children, as we navigate the world of education and personal growth.

165: How grit helps (and how it doesn’t)

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Explore the concept of “Doing Hard Things” and how it relates to fostering grit and a love of learning in your child. Discover effective ways to support your child’s learning journey, even if you’re not an expert or lack a teaching credential. This episode delves into these essential aspects of parenting and education.

164: Supporting Neurodivergent Children with Dr. Hanna Bertilsdotter-Rosqvist

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Explore the concept of neurodiversity, with a focus on autism, in this insightful episode featuring Dr. Hanna Bertilsdotter-Rosqvist. Learn about the potential ways that schools, workplaces, and society as a whole can better accommodate neurodivergent individuals, fostering inclusion, and benefiting from their unique perspectives and strengths. Neurodiversity isn’t limited to autism but encompasses a wide range of neurological variations, making it an important topic for everyone.

163: Should children vote? with Dr. John Wall

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In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. John Wall challenges the conventional notions of “childism” and argues for giving children the vote. As you listen, you’ll discover a new perspective on children’s capabilities and their ability to contribute to meaningful discussions and decisions. This episode invites you to reconsider your assumptions about children’s understanding of the world and value their unique perspectives and insights.