Grit and Classics with James McGibbon
Enriched
We’ve saved the best for last in this final episode of Season One of Enriched. This week we’re sitting down with James McGibbon, current Princeton student and complete renaissance man. From homeschooling, to traveling the Eastern seaboard with his seven siblings in a church van, to studying the Classics, James’ story is anything but your run-of-the-mill Ivy League success story. There is so much to learn here about grit - yes, that buzz word really does apply here - and even more importantly, about what true passion for academic inquiry looks like. With a bit of humor and an abundance of...
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What Should Your Child Be Reading?
Enriched
Hey There Listeners! This week’s episode piggy backs off of last week’s, where we talked about WHEN your child should be reading. This week, we are going to talk about WHAT your child should be reading. So many parents come to us and ask for great book recommendations. The market for children’s books is incredibly saturated. How do you know what will be a stay-up-all-night-until-I-finish-it book versus a gather-dust-on-the-shelf book? We have read thousands of children’s books, in the classroom, at home with our children, and in our Enriched offices with our students. We know what gets...
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When Should Your Childe Be Reading?
Enriched
Welcome to this week’s episode of Enriched, where we answer one of the most common questions we hear as educators: when should my child be reading? The short answer is around 5 or 6, but there’s more to it than that. Gender, home environment, school environment, and differing rates of brain development all play a role. There are three key areas of the brain required for reading, and if any of these are in any way impaired or not developed yet, your child will not be able to read fluidly. So as you can see, this question is a bit like the iceberg - you are often just seeing...
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An Interview With Ivy Leaguer Leyla Giordano
Enriched
Welcome to Enriched, a podcast dedicated to parents and caregivers who care about education. Today we embark on our Ivy League Admissions series, where we interview current Ivy League students and hear about their educational journeys right to the top. We start at the very beginning - those early childhood years - and hear about the pivotal experiences with family, friends, and, of course, school, that helped shaped these young people into successful young adults. Today’s guest is Leyla Giordano, a “survivor” of the Trinity School, an...
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Finding the “Just Right” School for your Child’s Learning Style
Enriched
Welcome to Enriched, a podcast dedicated to parents and caregivers who care about education. Episode Three is here- the one you have all been waiting for! On today’s episode, Brooke and Mary break down the advantages and disadvantages of traditional, progressive and hybrid school models. They also help you to determine your child’s unique learning style and which type of school might be the best fit for them. Schools are no longer a “one size fits all” environment. This episode supplies the questions you need to ask yourself when researching school choices for...
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Kindergarten Admissions
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Welcome to Enriched, a podcast dedicated to parents and caregivers who care about education. We are so excited to bring you Episode Two, where we navigate the oftentimes murky waters of admissions. Today on the show, hosts Mary and Brooke will tell you about the five components of the kindergarten admissions process and how to nail each one. From parent interviews, to standardized tests, to child interviews, we demystify what can be an anxiety producing experience. So relax and enjoy and learn what it takes to move to the head of the class. Find out more at or...
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Top Ten Things to Know for Kindergarten
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Welcome to Enriched, a podcast dedicated to parents and caregivers who want to make the most out of their child's educational journey. This is our very first episode! Today on the show: Hosts Brooke and Mary take you through ten important things to know before Kindergarten and what you can do to help your child succeed. As mentioned in the episode, here are some incredible resources for number formation and general knowledge. Enjoy! Days of the Week Song: Months of the Year Song: Five Green Speckled Frogs (counting 0-5): Count to 100 Song: ...
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Meet Enriched!
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Hey, welcome to our podcast, Enriched! Education and success in school is vital to your child's future. We are here to help you peel back the layers and navigate the complex educational system in America, while making the best choices possible for your family. As mothers and educators, we understand the challenges you face every day in this unpredictable climate. We will help you unpack important issues such as kindergarten readiness, improving performance in school, literacy milestones, finding the right school for your child and so much more. Let’s get...
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