Learning & School
252: From ‘Be the Best’ Anxiety to Trusting Your Child’s Natural Learning
When Sara’s four-year-old started asking permission for art supplies he’d always freely used, she realized preschool was changing his natural curiosity.
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249: The Anxious Generation Review (Part 3): Should we ban cell phones in school?
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?
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.?
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
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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