Best Ellen Goldsmith Podcasts (2024)

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Should we be worried about our boys? With Richard Reeves, President of the American Institute for Boys and Men 57:56

1M ago57:56

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Did you know that if you look at high-school GPA’s, the top 10% is 2/3rds female and the bottom 10% is 2/3rds male? That there are twice as many women flying fighter planes as there are men teaching kindergarten? For years there has been a focus on opening access and opportunities for girls, but now experts are saying our boys are in trouble. Our g…

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How will AI impact our kids’ education? With Claire Goldsmith, Principal of Lamplight Education 54:02

2M ago54:02

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Artificial Intelligence - just the sound of it transports us to a sci-fi movie. But of course, this is no longer a fiction or a future possibility. We see AI already revolutionizing countless sectors and industries, and it’s coming for education- its impact is imminent, if not already in motion. We’re dying to know if this is a story with a happy e…

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Are all toys created equal? With Jessica Rolph, CEO of Lovevery 35:20

2M ago35:20

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When a parent walks into a toy store, they are looking for toys that will endure and keep their children engaged. And, yet how many times have we walked out with a light-up, siren-blaring hunk of plastic. If you’re a new parent, we bet you’ve heard of Lovevery, the child development company conceived by our guest today Jessica Rolph. With playkits …

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How are kids learning about civics education? With civics teacher Jonathan Zajdel 40:36

3M ago40:36

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In these highly tense and polarized times of geopolitical and domestic turmoil, and with the presidential election a few months away, you better believe we’ve wanted to do an episode for you on civics education. And while it’s our first on the topic, it won’t be our last. Safe spaces, trigger warnings, viewpoint diversity or lack thereof, performan…

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What motivates kids? With Dr. Ellen Braaten 35:01

3M ago35:01

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“Bright Kids who Couldn’t Care Less” is the title of our guest Ellen Braaten’s most recent book. And it’s a trend she’s found in her renowned private practice as a clinician. So why do some kids care and others don’t? In our conversation with Ellen we get into childhood motivation, how it all works, and what’s a parent to do when their kid is being…

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What should parents know about sleep away camp? With Dr. Tracy Brenner 56:33

3M ago56:33

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The 'awayness' of sleepaway camp is, as our guest today shares, precisely what makes it so valuable - today more than ever. But how specifically is it a ripe opportunity for growth? Is sleepaway camp for everyone? Our guest Dr. Tracy Benner - who we're calling the Camp Dr. Becky- tells us everything we need to know as we consider this decision for …

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Mother’s Day Special: NSQ Parents Unplugged with Lizzie Assa, Loren Klein, and Lily Walla 40:44

4M ago40:44

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Welcome to an episode of NSQ Parents Unplugged- where we hear from parents and professionals about their experiences with school and the educational choices they're making for their families. In honor of Mother’s Day, we’re thrilled to be joined by three esteemed guests- Lily Walla, Loren Klein, and Lizza Assa- three amazing mamas who all work in t…

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How do we learn to write? With Dr. Leslie Laud 35:23

4M ago35:23

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I truly believe that my 10th grade teacher, Dr.Joshua Gaylord, changed the trajectory of my academic future. He taught writing class and it’s a skill I use and rely on every single day, from writing a work email, to a birthday card, to even this introduction. We all rely on our ability to write - so, it’s understandable that we would want our kids …

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What are colleges looking for? With Michael B. Horn 42:39

5M ago42:39

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As our 15 year college reunions approach, we can still vividly remember how much we dreaded studying for the SATs and the stress we felt waiting for our college acceptances. But will this be the same for our kids? Today, we bring on Michael B. Horn to help us understand what’s changed since our day- what’s stayed the same- and how we can get better…

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How is America’s largest school system educating its youngest learners? With Dr. Kara H. Ahmed 39:03

5M ago39:03

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Preschool - and early childhood learning - plays an essential role in the lives of many parents and children. Working parents rely on preschool, and research shows that a HIGH QUALITY preschool program can have a lasting positive impact on the life of a child. According to the NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION, providing a high quality education for c…

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Should you delay your child’s entry to Kindergarten? With Diane Whitmore Schanzenbach 30:10

5M ago30:10

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If you’re a parent whose child’s birthday falls within a few weeks - or in some cases a few months - of the cutoff date, perhaps you’ve thought about whether you should delay your child’s entry to Kindergarten so they can be one of the oldest in the class - a practice known as redshirting. Depending on where you live and what school choices you hav…

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When does achievement culture become toxic and what can we do about it? With Jennifer B. Wallace 50:50

5M ago50:50

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In the ever more competitive race to secure the best possible future, today’s students face unprecedented pressure to succeed. Our guest today- award-winning reporter Jennifer. B Wallace- investigates the deep roots of toxic achievement culture in her book “Never Enough”- and finds out what we must do to fight back. If you find your schedule jam-pa…

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How can we use data to improve our decision making in the early school years? With Emily Oster 33:00

6M ago33:00

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Our guest today was one of Time Magazine's most influential people in 2022- so maybe you’ve heard of her? Or perhaps, the name sounds familiar because you were recommended her first book “Expecting Better” over and over again when you were pregnant? We’re excited to bring Emily Oster to No Silly Questions today. Applying her training in economics t…

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NSQ Special: What is happening with antisemitism on college campuses? With Rabbi David Wolpe 36:19

7M ago36:19

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Today’s question is truly “not so silly.” In fact, it’s one of the most serious questions we’ve ever asked and answered on this podcast- “what is happening with antisemitism on college campuses?” Schools are meant to provide an education and a safe space for students to exchange ideas, and expand and challenge their thinking. You’re supposed to lea…

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NSQ Educators Unplugged. With Spencer Russell @toddlerscanread and Welsley Jongko @littleliteracynook 49:55

12M ago49:55

49:55

Welcome to a special episode of No Silly Questions: Educators Unplugged. Today we’re thrilled to be joined by two well-known guests who are both experienced literacy educators and who use their social media platforms to help parents and teachers support children in building their literacy skills.By Danielle Freilich and Jordana Fruchter

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NSQ Parents Unplugged. With Jake Sherman, Sara Eisen, and Jamie Stelter 39:16

12M ago39:16

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Welcome to an episode of NSQ Parents Unplugged- where we hear from parents and professionals about their experiences with school and the educational choices they're making for their families. Today, we’re thrilled to be joined by three esteemed guests who all work in the news media space for a discussion about how we expose our kids to current even…

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NSQ Parents Unplugged. With Cheo Bourne, Daniella Rabbani, and Micaela Ezra 43:52

1y ago43:52

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Welcome to an episode of NSQ Parents Unplugged- where we hear from parents and professionals about their experiences with school and the educational choices they're making for their families. Today we are joined by a panel of “Parents in The Arts” - parents who work in both the visual and performing arts. In this discussion, we hear how our panelis…

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NSQ Parents Unplugged. With Elizabeth Baron, Marcella Kelson, and Neha Ruch 49:10

1y ago49:10

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Welcome to an episode of NSQ Parents Unplugged- where we hear from parents and professionals about their experiences with school and the educational choices they're making for their families. Today, we’re going to be putting on our own oxygen masks, so to speak- and shifting focus from the kids back to the grownups. Because we know that our ability…

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What is a modern daycare for the modern parent? With Ben Newton of Vivvi 36:10

1y ago36:10

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For any parent, the decision of who will care for their child is an intimate one, and a conversation we began last episode with author Erica Komisar. There are different childcare paths to explore, and today, we’ll be diving into the world of daycare, and how Vivi founder Ben Newton is on a mission to reimagine its potential. More on Ben Newton: Be…

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Should women prioritize motherhood in the first few years of baby’s life? With Erica Komisar 38:11

1y ago38:11

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Our guest today, Erica Komisar certainly thinks so. She believes that mothers in particular should spend significant time being present with their children in the first three years of life - quitting their jobs if necessary. To say that this topic is complex is an understatement, and it may lead to strong feelings on both sides of the conversation.…

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The Old Songs Podcast: Se2Ep10 – ‘The Bury New Loom', ft. Jennifer Reid 45:17

1y ago45:17

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Today, I'm talking to broadside ballads singer, Jennifer Reid. Although Jenn has been involved in researching and singing these songs for a decade, I'm ashamed to say that she only turned up on my radar when she appeared as the ballad-singing bar owner, Barb, in the recent BBC adaptation of The Gallows Pole. I've since discovered that she's a force…

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How do you parent a teen? With Dr. Lisa Damour 45:09

1y ago45:09

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In season one we spoke with the toddler whisperer Tovah Klein all about how to navigate tantrums, and today, we’re bringing you the teen whisperer - Dr. Lisa Damour - who has catapulted into the parenting scene to help us understand the emotional lives of teenagers and what those of us with littles - like you and I danielle - have in store! More ab…

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What makes for a great toy? With Rachele Harmuth from Thinkfun 38:25

1y ago38:25

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Finding great toys that are engaging and fun for your children is a win win for all. One such game in our family is Rush Hour, and you may have seen me on the floors of restaurants, airports and certainly our apartment scavenging for the mini toy cars and trucks so my kids can move on to the next challenge. So you can imagine our delight to speak w…

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What can we learn about autism from an autistic self-advocate? With Lauren Melissa Ellzey 38:22

1y ago38:22

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As our guest Lauren Melissa explains- the world is full of neurodiversity- just as it is full of biodiversity. And yet, the extent of many parents’ education on autism are from social media reels like “four early signs that my child has autism.” We have a better source for you today, and that’s because Lauren Melissa speaks from her personal experi…

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Are we experiencing the collapse of parenting? With Dr. Leonard Sax 44:34

1y ago44:34

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Our guest today is clear in his view: popular trends in modern parenting are wreaking havoc on our children. In fact, when we asked Dr. Leonard Sax “what gives him hope for the future?”- which you regular No Silly Question listeners will know we ask every guest at the close of the episode- he surprised us as the first guest to answer “he doesn't ha…

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How did teaching kids to read go so wrong? Part 2 with Senior Correspondent Emily Hanford 33:30

1y ago33:30

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What is the role you play in your child’s learning at school? Have you ever thought to ask your child’s teacher what their approach to reading is? What program do they use? If it’s backed by science and research? These are the questions that we’ve been thinking about since we were captivated by our guest Emily Hanford’s now viral podcast, “Sold A S…

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How did teaching kids to read go so wrong? Part 1 with Senior Correspondent Emily Hanford 39:41

1y ago39:41

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What is the role you play in your child’s learning at school? Have you ever thought to ask your child’s teacher what their approach to reading is? What program do they use? If it’s backed by science and research? These are the questions that we’ve been thinking about since we were captivated by our guest Emily Hanford’s now viral podcast, “Sold A S…

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The Old Songs Podcast: Se2Ep9 – ‘Lord Douglas’, ft. Jim Moray 1:14:28

1y ago1:14:28

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It’s been a while, hasn’t it? But, like buses, you wait ages for an Old Songs Podcast episode and then two come along in quick succession. Because this edition is the first in a two-part thing. Today, we’re chatting to Jim Moray about passing the two-decade mark as a professional musician, about one of my favourite of his traditional arrangements, …

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NSQ Parents Unplugged. With Alexa Matthews, Lucie Fink, and Tara Moni 46:01

1+ y ago46:01

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Come "Unplug" with us all month long! Over the next few weeks, instead of our expert episodes, you'll notice a new series- "Parents Unplugged with NSQ." We've had the opportunity to chat with some really interesting and dynamic moms and dads to bring a new perspective to the topics we cover on our podcast. On this week’s panel, we speak with a pane…

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NSQ Parents Unplugged. With the founders of Union Square Play: Anthony Rudolf, Jennie Monness, and Sandra Di Capua 1:02:40

1+ y ago1:02:40

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Come "Unplug" with us all month long! Over the next few weeks, instead of our expert episodes, you'll notice a new series- "Parents Unplugged with NSQ." We've had the opportunity to chat with some really interesting and dynamic moms and dads to bring a new perspective to the topics we cover on our podcast. On this week’s panel, we speak with founde…

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NSQ Parents Unplugged. with Anastasia Ganias, Danielle Duboise, Nathalie Rhône, Sabrina Rudin, and Suzanne Dumaine 48:15

1+ y ago48:15

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Come "Unplug" with us all month long! Over the next few weeks, instead of our expert episodes, you'll notice a new series- "Parents Unplugged with NSQ." We've had the opportunity to chat with some really interesting and dynamic moms and dads to bring a new perspective to the topics we cover on our podcast. On this week’s panel, we speak with a grou…

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What is the future of higher education? With Abby Brody 49:48

1+ y ago49:48

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The future of higher education has arrived - and transformation in this space is coming sooner than you think. For many of you listening, like us, there was a very straightforward path from high school that led to a four year liberal arts degree. That will not be true for our kids. This episode with futurist Abby Brody will require you to hold on t…

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What is “Process Art,” and how can parents build in opportunities for art-making at home? With Art Educator Meri Cherry 32:35

1+ y ago32:35

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In a culture that focuses so much on the product and the outcome, our guest today highlights the value of process - not just in art - but in life. Meri Cherry is an art educator who catapulted into the homes of parents during the pandemic, and brought a refreshing approach to arts and crafts at home - just as she had done in prior school settings a…

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When do I call a lawyer, if I feel my child is not receiving an appropriate education? With Regina Skyer, Esq. 38:39

1+ y ago38:39

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Over the course of a 13 year journey through the school system, it is natural that parents will experience a conflict or two that they have to confront with their child’s teacher or administrator. But what if the nature of the conflict is larger than and requires a parent to seek legal counsel? On today’s episode, we speak with Regina Skyer, founde…

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My child is struggling to keep up in school. How can a neuropsychologist help? With Dr. Nicole Katz 35:18

1+ y ago35:18

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504’s, IEPs, neuropsychological evaluations - what the heck do these numbers, letters, and big words mean? Our guest today knows that parents aren’t given a handbook, and so today’s episode is all about breaking it down and helping you navigate support for your child’s learning needs. More on Dr. Nicole Katz: Dr. Nicole Katz is a pediatric neuropsy…

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Are our children “The App Generation?” With Professor Katie Davis 39:55

1+ y ago39:55

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Or are they “Technology’s Child?” These are the titles of our guest this week, Professor Katie Davis’ two books. In this episode, we talk all about “ digital media’s role in the ages and stages of growing up.” How do children engage with technology at each stage of development? Are there good apps and bad apps? Youtube vs. Netflix? Does technology …

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How do we prevent school violence and keep our children safe? With Nicole Hockley of Sandy Hook Promise 39:34

1+ y ago39:34

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The call that no parent ever wants to receive: “There’s been a school shooting and we need you to come to the building.” Our guest today, Nicole Hockley received that call from her sons’ elementary school, Sandy Hook, in 2012. This infamous school shooting resulted in a heartbreaking tragedy, one that changed Nicole’s life and also set her on a pat…

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The Old Songs Podcast: Se2Ep8 – ‘Princess Royal’, ft. John Spiers 58:27

1+ y ago58:27

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Episode 8 of the second series of The Old Songs Podcast, supported, so very kindly, by the English Folk Dance and Song Society, is an unusual one as it focuses on an old tune rather than an old song. Prepare yourself to delve into the background of one of the most well-known Morris dancing tunes, 'Princess Royal'. Joining Jon Wilks to discuss the t…

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How has the pandemic impacted our schools, and what is the federal government doing about it? With Nick Simmons, Senior Advisor for School Reopening and Recovery to the Secretary of Education. 33:48

1+ y ago33:48

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We experience our schools at a local, community level- but nonetheless they are supported and organized in our nation’s capital by the Department of Education. Today, we have a real treat to get a glimpse inside this office from a senior advisor to the Secretary of Education and learn about their top priorities. More on Nick Simmons: Nick Simmons s…

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How much pressure should parents put on their kids? With Drs. Hank Weisinger and Christopher Thurber 52:22

1+ y ago52:22

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Parents instinctively push their kids to succeed. Yet well-meaning parents can put soul-crushing pressure on kids, leading to under-performance and serious mental health problems instead of social, emotional, and academic success. So where are they going astray? According to Drs. Chris Thurber and Hank Weisinger, our guests for today, it all comes …

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Why does my kid think I have the answer to everything? With Karina Linch from BrainPOP 22:42

1+ y ago22:42

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How often does your child ask you a question that you don’t know the answer to? And maybe you google it, ask Alexa or find a book at home that can help. For many teachers and parents, BrainPOP is where they turn for a reliable resource so we don’t have to be walking encyclopedias. On today’s episode we speak with the chief product officer at this w…

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What is a “good education?” With Harvard Graduate School of Education Professor Jal Mehta 47:25

1+ y ago47:25

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All parents want their kids to receive a quote unquote “good education.” But what about a great education? An excellent education? What does the ceiling look like? Our expert today, Professor Jal Mehata, has made a deep study - of what he calls “deeper learning.” We speak with him about how this can be achieved within a classroom, across a school c…

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Parent Panels with NSQ… featuring Stefani Berkin, Amanda Roth, and Allyson Bronner 47:58

1+ y ago47:58

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We’re back with a new episode in the series: Parent Panels with NSQ! After hearing from so many moms and dads about their real experiences with topics covered in our podcast, we’ve decided to bring these candid conversations to you. We’ve heard from the experts… now let’s hear from the parents! In this panel, we are joined by three dynamic women: S…

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When, and how, should I expose my child to a second language? With Raina Gilchrist from Avenues: The World School 50:48

1+ y ago50:48

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Maybe you too have had that experience where you travel to a foreign country and realize you can’t remember any of the highschool french or spanish you used to know. Why is that? What does excellent foreign language instruction look like? And is computer science the second language of the future? On today’s episode we learn from our guest, Raina Gi…

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What should parents understand about the reading wars, and how can families support early literacy development at home? With Mississippi State Literacy Director Kristen Wynn 42:15

1+ y ago42:15

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As parents, we want to trust that our school and state are using evidence-based practices for the teaching of reading. But despite growing research on the topic, educators across our country simply don’t agree on which approach is best. Today’s guest can comment on this from both angles - as a mom and as the state literacy director of Mississippi- …

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The Old Songs Podcast: Se2Ep7 – ‘The Gloucestershire Wassail / The Wassailing Song’, ft. Jon Wilks 45:41

1+ y ago45:41

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This Christmassy episode of the Old Songs Podcast turns the tables slightly, as Nick Hart interviews Jon Wilks about a traditional folk song of wintery note, 'The Gloucestershire Wassail' [Roud 209]. The pair chat about the history of the song, where it was collected, where it travelled to, what the lyrics might refer to, the definition of wassaili…

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What is the difference between a child with rigid routines or rituals and true obsessive compulsive disorder? with Dr. Rebecca Berry 49:38

1+ y ago49:38

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When we were kids, we would often play a game where we tried not to step on the cracks in the sidewalk. Necks crooked down, eyes laser focused on the ground, we hopped around as we sang- and some of us believed-: “Step on the crack, break your mama’s back!” And then there were the 10-step bedtime routines: “I won’t go to bed unless you read me a be…

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Is a cardboard box better than a Lego set? With Miriam Beloglovsky of Loose Parts 32:50

2y ago32:50

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Is it just us, or are you also seeing on your social media feed, a trend where everyday materials are being used for play. There’s actually a formal name for these materials- they’re called Loose Parts and our guest today, Miriam Beloglovksy, is here to help us understand their value. More on Miriam: Miriam Beloglovsky is a professor of early child…

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The Old Songs Podcast: Se2Ep6 – ‘When I was on Horseback/ The Unfortunate Rake’, ft. Debbie Armour (Burd Ellen) 53:57

2y ago53:57

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Roud 2 goes under so many titles, it might be easier just to stick with 'Roud 2' and be done with it. Whether you know it as 'When I was on Horseback' or 'The Unfortunate Rake', or any of the other titles you may find, it's a grizzly old song with a fascinating history. And who better to discuss it with than Debbie Armour of Burd Ellen, always a fu…

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How can nutrition set kids up for success in school and life? With Alexandra Bandier 43:35

2y ago43:35

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Food is one of the great joys of life, but many modern day parents are left feeling like short order cooks. In this episode, we ask registered dietitian Ali Bandier of Senta Health- everything on nutrition and the kitchen sink- from the optimal meals to serve at home, what to send in the lunchbox to school, how to handle picky eating, what she beli…

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