Learning & School

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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127: Doing Self-Directed Education

By Jen Lumanlan | Dec 17, 2020

Join us in a profound conversation with Akilah Richards as we explore interest-led learning and self-directed education. Akilah shares her personal experiences growing up in a strict Jamaican family and discusses the limitations of traditional schooling. We delve into the concept of respect, suppression of emotions, and the need for individuality in a child’s learning journey. Discover how interest-led learning can nurture a child’s love for learning while fostering a deeper parent-child relationship. Challenge conventional educational norms and embrace a more empowering approach to education.

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Banner image for Your Parenting Mojo Podcast episode 121. The title How to support your perfectionist child is written on the righthand portion of the image with the Your Parenting Mojo logo beneath it with caption Research-based ideas to help kids thrive. An image of a hand with scissor positioned to cut a single blade of grass that is protruding from an otherwise manicured lawn is on the left side of the image.

121: How To Support Your Perfectionist Child

By Jen Lumanlan | Oct 5, 2020

In this interview, renowned psychologist Dr. Paul Hewitt discusses perfectionism in children and offers valuable insights on how parents can support their perfectionist children. Gain expert advice on understanding and addressing perfectionistic tendencies, helping children cope with failure, and fostering healthy attitudes towards success. Discover effective strategies for nurturing resilience and self-compassion in perfectionist children.

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