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What Carys wants you to know about your children’s feelings
In this special episode, our young guest Carys provides valuable insights into children’s emotions and how parents can offer support. Explore practical tips for understanding and connecting with your child during challenging moments. Don’t miss this heartwarming and insightful conversation on parenting.
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133: How the Things We Learned About Sex Impact Our Children
In the first episode of our mini-series on sex-related topics, we discuss adult experiences and understanding of sex with Charlotte Rose, co-host of the Speaking of Sex podcast. Explore overcoming shame associated with sex and improving intimacy with your partner. This sets the stage for approaching discussions about sex, sexuality, and pleasure with your children in an upcoming episode.
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132: How implicit bias affects my child (Part 2)
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
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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130: Introduction to mindfulness and meditation with Diana Winston
Explore the potential benefits of meditation and discover what the research says about its relevance to parents. Join meditation teacher and former Buddhist nun, Diana Winston, as she guides us through a basic meditation practice that can be done anywhere. Find out how meditation might be worth a try, even if you’ve been skeptical, given its low time commitment and potential high rewards for your well-being.
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129: The physical reasons you yell at your kids
Discover the reasons behind yelling at our children, even when we know we shouldn’t, and why simply knowing what to do isn’t always enough to align with our parenting values. Explore how past trauma can trigger our responses to our children’s behavior, and how it’s important to take a different path and learn new tools to respond effectively. Understand the deep connection between these feelings and our bodies, and the significance of processing trauma to create a healthier parenting experience.
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SYPM 011: Untigering with Iris Chen
Discover the transformative journey of Iris Chen, as she shares her personal experiences and insights in her book “Untigering: Peaceful Parenting for the Deconstructing Tiger Parent.” Previously trapped in a cycle of control and power struggles with her son, Iris recognized the need for change and embarked on a path of peaceful parenting. Through her story, she emphasizes the importance of finding win-win solutions, flexibility, and respecting boundaries in fostering healthy parent-child relationships. Join us on this enlightening journey as we explore the concept of Untigering and its potential to create a society where everyone feels a sense of belonging.
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128: Should I Redshirt My Child?
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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Dismantling White Supremacy and Patriarchy on MLK Day
Explore our insightful ad hoc episode where we discuss dismantling white supremacy, patriarchy, and capitalism on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Join us in reflecting on the importance of building a supportive community and breaking free from the ‘stay in my lane’ mindset. Together, let’s make this work relevant beyond the holiday and throughout the year.
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Responding to the U.S. Capitol Siege
Explore our ad hoc episode addressing the U.S. Capitol siege. Gain guidance on discussing the events with your child and delve into self-reflection on personal involvement. Take action towards equality based on your own position and role in the world. Join the conversation for understanding, introspection, and positive change.
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127: Doing Self-Directed Education
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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SYPM 010: From Anxious Overwhelm to Optimistic Calm
Listener Anne shares her parenting journey. From initially seeking perfection to finding peace as a perfectly good enough parent, Anne’s story inspires us to embrace imperfections and nurture positive relationships with our children. Tune in for valuable insights and reassurance in your own parenting journey.
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