A Poet Laureate Speaks: A Conversation with Sydney Lea
Release Date: 07/31/2024
Lessons from a Multiracial Family on Navigating Racism and Other “isms”; with Joe-Joe McManus
Parenting for the Future
In this Episode you will learn about: Navigating bigotry as part of a multiracial, multi-religious and multi-ethnic family The power of parental values Why all “isms” are actually connected The role of fear in amplifying all “isms” How to be actively antiracist in your everyday life Why we should not be afraid of sharing true history with our kids A surprising lesson from M&Ms The tribal myth Why what we don’t do, don’t read and don’t talk about shape our kids How we can incentivize enough people to whisper, so that collectively we create a loud roar against...
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Promly: Social Media for Gen Zs by Gen Zs: With Jen Libby
Parenting for the Future
In this Episode you will learn about: Promly: Social media for Gen. Zs by Gen. Zs Public Benefit Corporations The Gen. Z suicide crisis Why the Gen. Z voice is pivotal in policy impacting Gen. Zs The Kid Online Safety Act Shadow’s Edge – Gaming for Mental Health Stockpile – A money app for families How parental values shape changemakers How loss can spur life-saving innovation
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The Fresh Air Fund: A Conversation With Lisa Gitelson
Parenting for the Future
In this Episode you will learn about: The history of the Fresh Air Fund Not defining children based on the communities from which they come The Fresh Air Fund camps and summer curriculum How the Fresh Air Fund serves children year-round How the Fresh Air Fund develops young leaders How families influence the work of the Fresh Air Fund Corporate partners and their role in the work of the Fresh Air Fund How you can support the Fresh Air Fund Why green space and time in the outdoors can change a life for the better
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Microschooling: A Conversation with Shiren Rattigan
Parenting for the Future
In this Episode you will learn about: The Microschool movement Colossal Academy Non-traditional learners and microschools How every learner can thrive in microschools How microschool students perform on standardized test The global education gap Why Microschooling may be the future of learning “Optimistic Edu-futurists”
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The Onyx Family
Parenting for the Future
In this Episode you will learn about: The Onyx Family origin story How Onyx built a multi-million-dollar YouTube franchise The role of faith in building a business for positive impact AI and the entertainment industry Opportunities to have positive impact on social media The importance of “finding your lane” Beyond YouTube – how to build a sustainable, scalable entertainment brand Why the world needs more entertainers who spread love
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Resilience After Loss: Helping Kids Thrive After Losing a Parent: With Dr. Brie Overton
Parenting for the Future
In this Episode you will learn about: The number of children around the world who are grieving the death of a parent or caregiver How children experience grief Ramifications of unaddressed grief How families and communities can support grieving kids What schools can do to better support grieving children Strategies parents and caregivers can use to help their kids understand and accept the inevitability of death Weekend camps for grieving families Resources created by grieving kids for grieving kids The work of Experience Camps to allow grieving children to embody lives full of hope and...
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Healing Bias with Dr. Dana Crawford
Parenting for the Future
In this Episode you will learn about: The definition of “bias” Surprising forms of bias The roots of biases The ages biases begin to emerge Culture-based Counter Transference The Crawford Bias Reduction Theory The LETUP model Strategies parents can use to reduce bias
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The Power of Stories with Kate DiCamillo
Parenting for the Future
In this Episode you will learn about: • How hope, love and connection are the most wonderful gifts from stories • How stories can shape our experience in the world • How a change of scenery can change one’s life • Why we should read aloud to our kids • The authors who most profoundly influenced Kate DiCamillo • How parents can raise children who have an insatiable love of reading
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Taking Back Philosophy: A Multicultural Manifesto: A Conversation With Dr. Bryan Van Norden
Parenting for the Future
In this episode you will learn about: Philosophy – what it is and how it can help us navigate a complicated world How racism shaped the Philosophical Canon The Less Commonly Taught Philosophies (LCTPs) Immanuel Kant’s influence on the Philosophical Canon Why teaching Indigenous, African, East Asian, South Asian, and LGBQ+ philosophical traditions can help solve complex problems How philosophy helps us disagree without demonizing How to help your kids develop a philosophical mindset
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Born This Way Foundation: Building a Kinder, Braver World: A Conversation With Claudia Santi F. Fernandes
Parenting for the Future
In this Episode you will learn about: The genesis and work of Born This Way Foundation The link between kindness and mental health The power of a public health approach to mental wellness Why youth advisory boards are crucial for the success of youth mental health initiatives The “Be There Certificate”, a free, online mental health course The LGBTQ+ Study by Born This Way Foundation and Hope Lab
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- Now Look! The newest book by Sydney Lea
- The scourge of addiction in small-town America
- The role of nature in shaping a life
- The role of friendship and community in saving a life
- Why a Liberal Arts education matters more than ever
- How to help kids embrace poetry
- Three poets all kids (and parents) should read