Parenting for the Future

Feb 25 2025 100 ep. 43 mins 48
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Parenting for the Future helps parents understand - the phenomena that will shape the world in which their children will come of age and the science and strategies for raising their children to find their own voices so that they can thrive and shape that world in their unique way.

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Taking Back Philosophy: A Multicultural Manifesto: A Conversation With Dr. Bryan Van Norden

Feb 25 2025 52 mins  
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 problem

Born This Way Foundation: Building a Kinder, Braver World: A Conversation With Claudia Santi F. Fernandes

Feb 11 2025 36 mins  
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 F

A Father's Journey from Profound Sadness to Resilient Hope: A Conversation With Charles Bock

Jan 28 2025 25 mins  
In this Episode you will learn about: Acute myeloid leukemia The role of a father in shaping a life “Remaindered” kids The far reach of a mother’s love How musicals can anchor a parent-child relationship The power of the “village” in raising a child

Getting on the Path to Financial Independence: A Conversation With Abbe Large

Jan 21 2025 22 mins  
In this Episode you will learn about: The meaning of “financial independence” How your upbringing influences your attitude towards money Why it is important to talk about money with your kids How an allowance can help kids understand money/finance The three phases of your financial life How to protect your earnings Various types of insurance Trusts Asset allocation and asset

Letters to Strangers: A Conversation With with Diana Chao

Jan 14 2025 42 mins  
In this Episode you will learn about: Diana Chao’s journey Letters to Strangers The power of youth for youth mental health support Culture Bound Syndromes The importance of family mental health conversations The psychopharmaceutical industry How community and connection save lives

AI Companions: A Warning: A Conversation With Matthew Bergman and Meetali Jain

Dec 19 2024 39 mins  
In this Episode you will learn about: Sewell Setzer Character.AI How AI Companions impact our kids/a child’s brain The relationship between Character.AI, Google LLC and Alphabet, Inc. Warning signs to look out for when your kids have AI Companions Large Language Learning Models Anthropomorphic AI

ABSee Me and the Power of Representation in Learning: A Conversation With Christina Spencer

Dec 10 2024 27 mins  
In this Episode you will learn about: ABSee Me Why kids need windows and mirrors to learn Why seeing themselves in their classroom is crucial for every child Why learning materials that reflect the class are the most powerful Goldman Sach’s One Million Black Women – Black in Business program Emirates National Schools What parents can do to ensure their child is represented in

Foster Care and the Future: A Conversation With Dr. John DeGarmo

Dec 03 2024 44 mins  
In this Episode you will learn about: The U.S. foster care system Why kids go into foster care Reunification – pros and cons The foster parenting experience The work of a case/social worker The role teachers play in the foster care system How fostering can change a child’s life for the better Strategies to improve foster care for all involved What you can do to help kids in f

IQ Tests and Intelligence - What Parents Need to Know: A Conversation With Pepper Stetler

Nov 26 2024 56 mins  
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 conditions How to advocate for fairer measures of intelligence

How to Cultivate Positive Body Image in the Age of Social Media: A Conversation with Dr. Charlotte Markey

Nov 12 2024 56 mins  
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 the same The Health at Every Size movement “Embodiment” Th