Nov 26, 2024
In this Episode you will learn about:
- The meaning of intelligence
- The scientists who developed IQ tests
- How racism and discrimination shaped the IQ test
- Eugenics
- Why standardized tests don’t measure intelligence
- IQ tests most frequently used in the US
- How IQ tests shape the lives of kids with Down Syndrome and other...
Nov 12, 2024
In this Episode you will learn about:
- The definition of “body image”
- Why body image impacts every aspect of our lives
- How mothers influence their children’s body image
- How culture and geography impact body image
- Eating disorders
- Disordered eating
- Diet culture
- How to listen to our bodies and teach our kids to do...
Oct 29, 2024
In this Episode you will learn about:
- The definition of “citizen”
- Why U.S. schools have failed to teach civics or what it means to live in and support a democracy
- The ramifications of not understanding our political system
- How to overcome obstacles to talking to your kids about politics
- 4 questions to ask your kids...
Oct 22, 2024
In this Episode you will learn about:
- Why short, consistent positive messages and actions can meaningfully improve mental wellness
- How to develop a gratitude habit and teach your kids to do the same
- Gratitude journaling
- The Gratitude challenge
- Dream journaling
- How texts can promote mental health
- How AI can save...
Oct 15, 2024
In this Episode you will learn about:
- The reasons all kids should learn programming
- Hedy, a free, opensource platform to teach kids textual programming
- The role of natural languages in teaching programming
- How parents can teach themselves programming
- The Codasium Program
- Efforts to make programming a mandatory subject...