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247: The Anxious Generation Review (Part 1): Is There Really a Mental Health Crisis in the U.S.?

By Jen Lumanlan | Jun 29, 2025

Are the teen depression increases real, or are we misreading the research behind youth mental health trends?

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RE-RELEASE: Why storytelling is so important for our children

By Jen Lumanlan | Jan 2, 2022

Explore the remarkable world of storytelling and its profound impact on your parent-child relationship, offering valuable insights into your child’s interests and concerns. Learn about the cultural aspects of storytelling and how it influences interactions within the education system.

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072: Is the 30 Million Word Gap Real: Part II

By Jen Lumanlan | Sep 3, 2018

Delve into the 30 Million Word Gap concept with a thought-provoking debate featuring Dr. Roberta Golinkoff and Dr. Doug Sperry. Gain valuable insights into the role of child-directed speech and the divergent perspectives on achieving the best outcomes for children’s development.

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066: Is the 30 Million Word Gap real?

By Jen Lumanlan | Jun 10, 2018

Dive into the complex world of the ’30 Million Word Gap’ study and its limitations as we uncover the research by Dr. Doug Sperry, shedding light on the role of overheard language in children’s vocabulary development. Explore the nuances and implications of this study, raising questions about linguistic skills in our education system.

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065: Why storytelling is so important for our children

By Jen Lumanlan | Jun 3, 2018

Explore the remarkable world of storytelling and its profound impact on your parent-child relationship, offering valuable insights into your child’s interests and concerns. Learn about the cultural aspects of storytelling and how it influences interactions within the education system.

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