Learning & School

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249: The Anxious Generation Review (Part 3): Should we ban cell phones in school?

By Jen Lumanlan | Jul 13, 2025

Phone bans are sweeping schools nationwide, but the research reveals surprising truths about their effectiveness—and what students actually need to thrive academically.

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248: The Anxious Generation Review (Part 2): Does Social Media Actually Cause Kids’ Depression and Anxiety?

By Jen Lumanlan | Jul 6, 2025

Social media’s link to teen depression isn’t as clear cut as you think; discover what research actually shows.

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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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244: Gentle parenting doesn’t have to mean permissive parenting

By Jen Lumanlan | Apr 27, 2025

Is gentle parenting just permissive parenting in disguise? This episode reveals how you can honor both your needs and your child’s needs equally. Discover why traditional tools like logical consequences often backfire, and learn practical language that transforms power struggles into cooperation. Parent effectively by understanding the needs behind behaviors rather than just trying to control them.

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241: Validating children’s feelings: Why it’s important, and how to do it with Dr. Caroline Fleck

By Jen Lumanlan | Mar 23, 2025

Join Dr. Caroline Fleck to learn practical validation techniques for responding to tantrums and big feelings. Discover simple phrases that help children feel seen while building emotional regulation skills.

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