Socialization

032: Free to learn

By Jen Lumanlan | Apr 1, 2017

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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029: Why we shouldn’t ban war play

By Jen Lumanlan | Mar 12, 2017

Explore the world of children’s war play and its role in child development. Dr. Diane Levin sheds light on the significance of this play and offers guidance for parents and educators to navigate it in a constructive manner.

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028: How do children form social groups?

By Jen Lumanlan | Mar 6, 2017

Join us for a fascinating exploration of how social groups are created and the impact on our children’s understanding of culture. Gain insights into the cognitive processes behind group formation.

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026: Is my child lying to me? (Hint: Yes!)

By Jen Lumanlan | Feb 20, 2017

Explore the complex world of children and lying in this episode featuring Dr. Kang Lee, an expert on the subject. Gain valuable insights into why children lie, strategies to reduce dishonesty, and how to address lying when it occurs.

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024: How (and when) does my child understand fairness?

By Jen Lumanlan | Feb 5, 2017

We talked a while ago about sharing, and how you can understand the developmental processes that your child needs to go through before s/he truly understands what it means to share. One of the inputs to sharing behavior is an understanding of what is fair, and Drs. Peter Blake and Katie McAuliffe talk us through…

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