Learning & School

144: Supporting Your Gifted Child

By Jen Lumanlan | Sep 11, 2021

Discover valuable insights into the concept of giftedness, and learn how to support your child’s learning without pressure. Explore effective educational approaches that benefit gifted children and discover their potential applicability to all children’s learning experiences.

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143: The Extended Mind with Annie Murphy Paul

By Jen Lumanlan | Sep 5, 2021

Discover Full-Bodied Learning, an intriguing exploration of how our brains engage with the world. Challenge traditional education norms, recognizing the power of movement and body involvement in enhancing learning. For in-depth tools and insights on supporting your child’s Full-Bodied Learning journey, explore the Supporting Your Child’s Learning Membership. Join the free You Are Your Child’s Best Teacher masterclass to further enrich your child’s learning experience and align it with your values. Embrace the joy of learning and nurture your child’s innate love for education. -write a short website excerpt

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132: How implicit bias affects my child (Part 2)

By Jen Lumanlan | Mar 21, 2021

Do we really know what implicit bias is, and whether we have it? This is the second episode on our two-part series on implicit bias; the first part was an interview with Dr. Mahzarin Banaji, former Dean of the Department of Psychology at Harvard University, and co-creator of the Implicit Association Test.

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131: Implicit Bias with Dr. Mahzarin Banaji

By Jen Lumanlan | Mar 7, 2021

Join us in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Mahzarin Banaji, a leading expert on implicit bias and co-creator of the Implicit Association Test. Explore the concept of implicit bias, its presence in individuals, and how to recognize it in ourselves and our children. Gain valuable insights into understanding and addressing implicit bias.

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128: Should I Redshirt My Child?

By Jen Lumanlan | Jan 24, 2021

Discover the redshirting phenomenon and its implications for parents considering holding their child back a year before kindergarten or first grade. Explores the origins of redshirting in Malcolm Gladwell’s book “Outliers” and addresses the concerns raised by statisticians regarding its statistical claims. Gain insights into how redshirting may affect your child’s individual development and the classroom dynamics.

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