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Say NO to overparenting with Heather Shumaker
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Heather Shumaker, a Minneapolis-based journalist and married mom of two, agreed to be interviewed on this show, and I am so glad she did.
If you have any question at all about why you should stop micromanaging your kids, let them play freely, dirtily, creatively, check out this awesome episode.
Highlights include ...
- Improved language in kindergarteners
- Higher academic performance overall, including math, problem-solving and – yes, you, Type A parent! – standardized tests
- Better behavior when kids exercise
- How play promotes emotion regulation and empathy
- How to deal with judgy moms
Check out Heather Schumaker's awesome books that should be required reading for every new parent before they are allowed to check out of the hospital:
It's OK to Go Up the Slide: Renegade Rules for Raising Confident and Creative Kids
It's OK Not to Share and Other Renegade Rules for Raising Competent and Compassionate Kids
205 episodes
Archived series ("Inactive feed" status)
When? This feed was archived on July 19, 2023 23:38 (). Last successful fetch was on December 07, 2022 23:35 ()
Why? Inactive feed status. Our servers were unable to retrieve a valid podcast feed for a sustained period.
What now? You might be able to find a more up-to-date version using the search function. This series will no longer be checked for updates. If you believe this to be in error, please check if the publisher's feed link below is valid and contact support to request the feed be restored or if you have any other concerns about this.
Manage episode 206005965 series 1000681
Heather Shumaker, a Minneapolis-based journalist and married mom of two, agreed to be interviewed on this show, and I am so glad she did.
If you have any question at all about why you should stop micromanaging your kids, let them play freely, dirtily, creatively, check out this awesome episode.
Highlights include ...
- Improved language in kindergarteners
- Higher academic performance overall, including math, problem-solving and – yes, you, Type A parent! – standardized tests
- Better behavior when kids exercise
- How play promotes emotion regulation and empathy
- How to deal with judgy moms
Check out Heather Schumaker's awesome books that should be required reading for every new parent before they are allowed to check out of the hospital:
It's OK to Go Up the Slide: Renegade Rules for Raising Confident and Creative Kids
It's OK Not to Share and Other Renegade Rules for Raising Competent and Compassionate Kids
205 episodes
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