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035: Parenting: All joy and no fun?
Discover the complex interplay between parenting, joy, and fun as we discuss the impact of divorce on children’s development. Gain insights into navigating single parenting and stepfamilies, and learn to create a balanced, joyful family life.
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034: How do I get my child to do chores?
Explore the world of children and household chores across different cultures. Learn how to engage your child in helping with chores as we delve into the dynamics of family responsibility with Andrew Coppens, an expert in education and learning sciences.
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033: Does your child ever throw tantrums? (Part 2)
Delve into the world of tantrums in children as we uncover the latest research findings on what causes tantrums and how to manage them. Discover practical strategies for understanding and preventing tantrums to make your parenting journey smoother and more enjoyable.
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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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031: Parenting beyond pink and blue
Delve into the complex world of gender development in children with insights from Dr. Christia Brown, a leading expert. Learn how to support your child’s journey with research-backed advice.
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Delve into the evolving landscape of education, including the influence of policies, charter schools, and traditional curriculum-based learning. Gain valuable insights into how schools shape children’s development and motivation.
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029: Why we shouldn’t ban war play
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?
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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027: Is a Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool right for my child?
Discover the Reggio Emilia approach to preschool education in this enlightening episode. Gain insights into the ‘concept of the child’ and the unique ‘hundred languages of children’ philosophy.
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026: Is my child lying to me? (Hint: Yes!)
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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025: Is a Waldorf preschool right for my child?
Join us as we delve into the Waldorf approach to early childhood education in this episode featuring Beverly Amico. Gain valuable insights into the philosophy of Waldorf education and find answers to common questions about Waldorf preschools.
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024: How (and when) does my child understand fairness?
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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