Learning & School
052: Grit: The unique factor in your child’s success?
Delve into the concept of “grit” and its impact on achieving success, as advocated by Professor Angela Duckworth. Uncover the importance of grit in personal and academic accomplishments, gain insights into nurturing grit in children, and explore its role and limitations in securing success.
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051: How to handle social exclusion
Delve into the effects of exclusion and the “You Can’t Say You Can’t Play” rule in children’s social interactions, and gain insights into effective strategies for parents and teachers to assist children in handling these complex situations. Join Professor Jamie Ostrov and co-host Caren for a valuable discussion.
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048: How to read with your child
In this episode, we delve into the research on promoting a love of reading in children and discuss practical strategies for parents to help nurture this essential skill.
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044: How to introduce your child to music (even if you can’t play or sing)
I can’t play any instruments (unless the recorder counts?). I certainly can’t sing. But my daughter really enjoys music, and there are a whole host of studies showing how playing music benefits children’s brain development. So what’s a non-music playing, non-singing parent to do? Dr. Wendell Hanna’s new book, the Children’s Music Studio: A Reggio-Inspired…
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032: Free to learn
Join us for an enlightening conversation with Professor Peter Gray as we delve into the world of self-directed learning, the significance of play in education, and the incredible success of Sudbury Valley School. Uncover the secrets of nurturing self-reliant, independent learners through autonomy and exploration.
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