Our primary objective is to synthesize the research on the brain and learning and provide applicable strategies answering the question, "What does this mean in my classroom or home?"
Do you have a teen that is wide awake at night and then has a hard time getting up in the morning? Join us to better understand what is happening and what can be done about it.
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116 - The Importance of a Bedtime Routine for Kids...
Good sleep can improve our mental, emotional and physical state, and it’s free. What are the habits that can help you maximize this crucial tool for thriving?
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115 - One More Tip To Make Resolutions and Goals Stick
Some of us make New Year resolutions and some of us do not, but we all have areas in our life we would like to improve. This podcast will teach you a tip to help you make lasting change in the areas that are important to you!
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114 - Three reasons why reading a book this Christmas...
It’s that time of year when teachers are focused on assessing learning for a grade. Do you dread it as much as I used to? If so, it might be time for a perspective shift on what we are measuring and how.
It’s easy to listen to those we agree with, but how do we become better at listening to those we don’t agree with? Please join us for a conversation and learn a strategy to help you and your children learn to listen better…just in time for Thanksgiving dinner!
Are you aware that the ringers, dingers, and banners on your phone serve a purpose other than to notify you of something? Are you aware that the reason our country is becoming more divided can be partially attributed to the way social media platforms are monetized? If you are using social media you owe it to yourself to understand how it is designed to work. Join us for a conversation discussing the Netflix Documentary “The Social Dilemma”.
How many times have you told yourself you were going to create a new habit, only to run out of resolve and commitment after a few days? New behavioral research helps us understand how to make lasting behavioral change, in three simple steps…really! Join us to learn how to develop that new habit you’ve been longing to create!
We are social-emotional learners; authentic connection is key to learning. How can we stay connected when and if we can’t be in the same room together? Please join us for a conversation and several strategies to support connection while teaching remotely.
Why are friendships so important to teens? How do I talk to my teenager about dating? Join us for a conversation with tips to equip you and your teen to thrive during this challenging and important phase of life.
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104 - Preparing our Kids for Back to School in 2020
With all the unknowns and inconsistencies, how do I best prepare my child to start the school year in 2020? Thanks for joining our conversation, please share if you find it helpful!
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103 - Better Understanding Teens: Identity Development
The teenage years are the process of a young person going from being completely dependent on family for security and survival to becoming an independent adult. There is a lot going on! Join us to better understand the stages of identity development your child is going through and what you can do to help them become a secure, well-adjusted adult.
How many times have you wondered or asked a teen, “What were you thinking?” When they give you that blank stare in reply, they are probably being honest, they weren’t thinking. Join our conversation to better understand what is going on in the teen brain and how we can help them learn to become responsible decision makers!
Ever wonder why your teen is so emotional? Why don’t they want to spend more time with the family? They certainly aren’t thinking through their actions, and the only thing they seem to want to do is spend time with their friends or sleep! What is going on? Join us for this mini-series on better understanding the teen brain. We will begin by discussing the emotional roller coaster of the teen years.
Wow! Thanks for being with us on this journey to equip our youth to thrive! When we started this venture we were told 50-60 episodes is usually the lifespan for a podcast…thanks for sticking with us! Today we have an expert on literacy with us. How much should your kids be reading in the summer? What if they don’t like to read? What can we do as parents and teachers to instill a love of reading? Join us as Dr. Kirsten Schulz shares excellent insights and advice.
The dreaded melt down in public… my child is losing it and everyone around us appears annoyed, what do we do? Join us for a conversation about one strategy that you may find helpful.