No Silly Questions- An Education Podcast for Parents
Two New York City educators and school leaders, Danielle Freilich and Jordana Fruchter, host this podcast to answer education-related questions from parents. They cover topics like pedagogical approaches, developmental milestones, and how to support a child's learning needs. The show features interviews with experts such as pediatric neuropsychologists, school officials, ed-tech entrepreneurs, and play advocates. Its goal is to provide parents with relatable, research-based insights and strengthen their parenting toolkit.
Episodes
What is “Mean Mom” culture? with Dr. Noëlle Santorelli
You’ve heard of “mean girl” culture, but what is “mean mom” culture? Well, the reality is that the social ecosystem at a school involves both children and parents. And with back to school this fall, we wanted to end our season with an episode that will register for listeners on multiple levels. Social engineering, social literacy, relational aggression, yes even mahjong, and what the parent’s role
What is maternal ambivalence? With Margo Lowy, PhD
You’ve maybe heard the quote “When a child is born, the mother also is born again.” These words help us to appreciate the complicated identity shifts inherent in motherhood. Our guest today, Margo Lowy, writes and speaks about what can feel like taboo for mothers to admit: not all feelings in motherhood are positive. And that actually accepting this reality is paramount.Margo Lowy, PhD, is a psych
How do we raise healthy, smart, and kind kids in a screen-saturated world? With “The Mediatrician” Dr. Michael Rich
We spend so much time talking about the dangers of technology. But can digital experiences genuinely contribute to a child’s development, creativity, and relationships? Our guest today leverages his unique background, as both a pediatrician and filmmaker, to explore how media may be affecting our kids.Dr. Michael Rich practices adolescent medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital and is an associate
What is Selective Mutism? With Dr. Rachel Busman
Many children may be shy or slow to warm—someone who hangs back in a new setting, takes a little longer to join in, or needs time before feeling comfortable speaking up. But how do we know when that’s simply a child’s temperament, and when there may be something more complex at play?That’s what we’re exploring in today’s episode: how to distinguish between a child who needs a little more time to w
What is a Classical Education? With Rabbi Abraham Unger, Ph.D.
As AI and EdTech infiltrate our schools, a paradoxical trend is also emerging- a resurgence of classical education. But don’t be fooled. These philosophies are not necessarily in conflict with each other, as today's guest helps us understand. As he puts it , by mastering the classical arts of grammar, rhetoric and logic, students will have the habits of mind necessary for clear reasoning, str
Just ask Brooke! With Brooke Parker, Education and Parenting Consultant
Today we’ve compiled all of your quick-hit “No Silly Questions” and brought on an expert known for having the answers in a pinch.We’re talking about Brooke Parker from “Just Ask Brooke.” This wide-ranging conversation covers common questions - from routines, to reading, and more- and we’re confident Brooke’s signature combination of research and reliability will benefit all of you tuning in.Brooke
What does it mean for a child to be gifted? With Samantha Gabrielli, Lower School Head of the Speyer Legacy School, and Dr. Jordan Zelinger, School Psychologist
All children are special and excel in different ways. But today, we are seeking to gain a precise understanding of what exactly “giftedness” means as a designation in a school context. We are so grateful to be joined by two prominent educators from the Speyer Legacy School to break it down for us.BIODr. Jordan Zelinger is a Licensed Psychologist and practices as a School Psychologist at The Speyer
What is Russian Math? With Russian School of Mathematics founder Inessa Rifkin, and Masha Gershman, VP of Outreach
If there’s any enrichment program we get asked about the most- it’s got to be Russian Math. And if you have school-aged children, it’s likely you’ve heard of the Russian School of Math program too and may even be wondering if it’s worth it to you to sign your child up. On today’s episode, we’re thrilled to have a rare interview with the founder of RSM, where we break it all down for you.Www.nosill
Is EdTech good for learning? With Caroline Bryk, Senior Director at Tikvah
Your child is 6. It’s their first day of kindergarten. And instead of a desk full of papers and pencils, and a backpack with books, they’ve got, well, their tablet. Times have changed since we millennials were in grade school- and a key hallmark of that change has been the introduction of educational technology into the classroom. But are these technologies helping or hindering learning? On today’
Season 6 Solo Episode: Can we learn more about the No Silly Questions podcast hosts? With Danielle Freilich and Jordana Fruchter
Today we are doing something different and releasing our first episode together- without a guest- to launch the 6th season of No Silly Questions podcast. We will be opening up more about our own thinking and our own experiences as parents.Topics include: why and how we started the podcastthe guests and episodes that have really made an impact on our parentingthe guests and episodes that have chall
Executive functioning and how can parents prepare for back to school? With Dr. Liz Angoff
It’s 7:30 AM. Your child comes to the door ready to go to school, but there’s one shoe on, things are falling out of their backpack because it’s unzipped, and the homework folder is nowhere to be found. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering why your child may struggle to stay organized, follow directions, or manage transitions, this episode is for you. Today, we’re talking about executive functi
How can parents support their boys’ development? With Michael G. Thompson
“My problem with gentle parenting is it’s too much parental talking - when you’re raising a boy you’ve got to learn how to do it in a sentence or two.”This is just one insight that today’s guest, Michael Thompson, shares for how we can support our boys’ development, as well as our relationship with them, in and out, of the classroom. Michael G. Thompson, Ph.D., is an internationally recognized cl
What are charter schools and what are the politics around them? With Lisa Sun, Chief Learning Officer at Success Academy Charter Network
If you’re at all curious about the full scope of parent choice when it comes to schools, this episode is for you. Though Jordana has been in education for a long time, her personal knowledge base on charter schools is limited and this conversation, with two experts - Danielle being one of them - expanded her understanding of the promise of charter schools, specifically Success Academies, the large
Do I qualify for financial aid? With Alisa Evans of Mission Enrollment
The good news is that parents may not have to pay for the whole independent school tuition themselves. In this episode, Alisa provides clarification around the process of financial aid - and how it’s changing - to create opportunities for more families. Through Alisa, we learn that a private school education is more attainable than many understand it to be- and may be worth investigating for your
How are we miseducating the American elite? With William Deresiewicz
Educational environments should foster exploration, healthy self development, and ripe opportunities to think independently. Instead, as our guest today puts it, we see that our youth experience a ‘poverty of the self,” leading to group think, pressure to conform and a lack of strength and stability from within. On today’s episode, we’ll unpack this idea and discuss how parents can drive against t
Why don’t kids like school? With Daniel Willingham
Wouldn't we all like to know how to help our kids fall in love with learning and absolutely love going to school? Well, today, we are joined by cognitive scientist Daniel Willingham, who breaks down for us how students learn—and why traditional classroom environments often fail to engage them. We loved this conversation because Daniel has a unique ability to use his scientific research to off
Are all stuffed animals created equal? With Kelly Oriard and Callie Christensen of Slumberkins
Many children receive comfort from a cherished blanket, stuffed animal, or lovey. Today, we’re speaking with the team at Slumberkins, who elevate these comfort items to help parents address tricky topics in an intentional way.Kelly Oriard - Chief Therapeutic Officer- and Callie Christensen - Chief Brand Officer - are the co-founders of Slumberkins, a children’s education and emotional health brand
Are podcasts good for kids? With Tinkercast
More and more, adults are consuming information from podcasts- just like you right now! But what about for our kids? Is podcasting closer to TV watching or reading? What are the unique benefits of this platform? Which programs can parents trust?Today, we sit down with the co-founder of Tinkercast and the star of their hit show “Wow in the World” - who are the very best in this space. BIOMeredith
What is a Montessori approach to education? With Jesse McCarthy
Parents who have never heard of any pedagogical philosophy will often have heard of Montessori. With that popularity comes misunderstandings and myths. Is it progressive? Is it structured? Is it rigorous? Is it permissive? Today, we hope to add clarity to the conversation through our conversation with Montessori expert Jesse McCarthy. For 20 years, Jesse McCarthy has worked with thousands of child
What education headlines do parents need to know about? With Free Press reporter Frannie Block
As parents, we are bombarded with headlines on all different topics and from sources all over the political spectrum. It can be hard to have your finger on the pulse- especially as it relates to your child's education. Today, we are joined by journalist Frannie Block to fill us in on the top news-making stories as they relate to our kid’s schooling and learning. Better yet, she joins us from
How do we- and how much should we- support our children’s feelings? With Dr. Marc Brackett
Emotional intelligence, or the ability to understand and manage our own emotions, and relate to and understand others, is a key skill for success in life and in the workplace. And frankly, in an age of artificial intelligence, emotional intelligence may be our great differentiator: our self-awareness, empathy, social skills, defining features of what it means to be human. We’ve covered multiple in
Are mental health initiatives making things worse? With Carolyn D. Gorman
You may have heard of the book “Bad Therapy” where author Abigail Shrier argues that the mental health industry is harming, not healing, American children. Well today, we are fortunate to be joined by her colleague Carolyn Gorman, who similarly studies mental health solutions- in and out of schools- and their efficacy, or lackthereof. Next week, we will follow up this conversation with an alternat
How do we get our kids to play independently? With Myriam Sandler of Mothercould
Let me set the scene. The parent is preparing dinner in the kitchen. All three kids are happily playing at various activities of interest. The TV is off. The iPads are absent. Harmony is in the home, every member in flow.Sounds nice right? Well this is the environment our guest, Myriam Sandler, has been able to foster in her own home through thoughtful play. These are skills she has already taugh
What is the real impact of social media on girls? With Kara Alaimo, PhD
Last season’s concluding NSQ was “should we be worried about our boys?” So to launch Season Five, we've decided to shift the spotlight to our girls and spend some time understanding the pressures and challenges for girls in particular when it comes to everyone’s favorite topic: social media. Our expert today, says girls are uniquely impacted by the visual content they’re consuming- and it’s
Should we be worried about our boys? With Richard Reeves, President of the American Institute for Boys and Men
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 guest today, Richard Reeves, paints a picture for u
How will AI impact our kids’ education? With Claire Goldsmith, Principal of Lamplight Education
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 ending or if we’re in the horror genre. So stick a
Are all toys created equal? With Jessica Rolph, CEO of Lovevery
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 and subscriptions that arrive at your door, it&ap
How are kids learning about civics education? With civics teacher Jonathan Zajdel
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, performance activism, and teacher bias, these are just som
What motivates kids? With Dr. Ellen Braaten
“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 - what can even feel like a taboo word- “lazy.”E
What should parents know about sleep away camp? With Dr. Tracy Brenner
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 our children. We loved this convers
Mother’s Day Special: NSQ Parents Unplugged with Lizzie Assa, Loren Klein, and Lily Walla
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 the parenting space - for a special discussi
How do we learn to write? With Dr. Leslie Laud
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 to develop enormous confidence in this discipline.
What are colleges looking for? With Michael B. Horn
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 at “Choosing College” - which is in fact the name
How is America’s largest school system educating its youngest learners? With Dr. Kara H. Ahmed
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 children before they turn 5 yields significant medi
Should you delay your child’s entry to Kindergarten? With Diane Whitmore Schanzenbach
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 have, redshirting may or may not be an option for yo
When does achievement culture become toxic and what can we do about it? With Jennifer B. Wallace
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-packed with activities and extracurriculars, your w
How can we use data to improve our decision making in the early school years? With Emily Oster
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 to issues of parenting- her signature style- Em
NSQ Special: What is happening with antisemitism on college campuses? With Rabbi David Wolpe
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 learn how to think, not what to think. At least that’s
NSQ Educators Unplugged. With Spencer Russell @toddlerscanread and Welsley Jongko @littleliteracynook
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.
NSQ Parents Unplugged. With Jake Sherman, Sara Eisen, and Jamie Stelter
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 events and how we teach information literacy skil
NSQ Parents Unplugged. With Cheo Bourne, Daniella Rabbani, and Micaela Ezra
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 panelists think about fostering creativity in their ho
NSQ Parents Unplugged. With Elizabeth Baron, Marcella Kelson, and Neha Ruch
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 to care for our kids and care for ourselves
What is a modern daycare for the modern parent? With Ben Newton of Vivvi
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:Ben Newton is a leader in the education industry, wit
Should women prioritize motherhood in the first few years of baby’s life? With Erica Komisar
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. As we value the opportunity to engage with expert
How do you parent a teen? With Dr. Lisa Damour
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 about Dr. Lisa Damour:Dr. Lisa Damour is the author
What makes for a great toy? With Rachele Harmuth from Thinkfun
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 with our guest who heads the company that makes thi
What can we learn about autism from an autistic self-advocate? With Lauren Melissa Ellzey
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 experience as an autistic person. Whether you are a pare
Are we experiencing the collapse of parenting? With Dr. Leonard Sax
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 have hope” because he is not in fact optimistic
How did teaching kids to read go so wrong? Part 2 with Senior Correspondent Emily Hanford
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 Story.”More on Emily Hanford:Emily Hanford is a sen
How did teaching kids to read go so wrong? Part 1 with Senior Correspondent Emily Hanford
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 Story.”More on Emily Hanford:Emily Hanford is a sen
NSQ Parents Unplugged. With Alexa Matthews, Lucie Fink, and Tara Moni
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 panel of “Moms with Litt
NSQ Parents Unplugged. With the founders of Union Square Play: Anthony Rudolf, Jennie Monness, and Sandra Di Capua
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 founders of popular play
NSQ Parents Unplugged. with Anastasia Ganias, Danielle Duboise, Nathalie Rhône, Sabrina Rudin, and Suzanne Dumaine
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 group of moms in the foo
What is the future of higher education? With Abby Brody
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 to your hats as you learn, alongside us, just how q
What is “Process Art,” and how can parents build in opportunities for art-making at home? With Art Educator Meri Cherry
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 and in her popular LA art studio. You don’t have to
When do I call a lawyer, if I feel my child is not receiving an appropriate education? With Regina Skyer, Esq.
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, founder and manager of Skyer Law, New York’s premier spec
My child is struggling to keep up in school. How can a neuropsychologist help? With Dr. Nicole Katz
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 neuropsychologist, New York State licensed psychologist, an
Are our children “The App Generation?” With Professor Katie Davis
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 have an impact on creativity? Katie Davis gives us
How do we prevent school violence and keep our children safe? With Nicole Hockley of Sandy Hook Promise
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 path to making incredible gains in school and gun vio
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.
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 serves as Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Educatio
How much pressure should parents put on their kids? With Drs. Hank Weisinger and Christopher Thurber
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 down to asking the right questions. Instead of “
Why does my kid think I have the answer to everything? With Karina Linch from BrainPOP
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 wildly popular education company to understand what
What is a “good education?” With Harvard Graduate School of Education Professor Jal Mehta
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 campus, and even in our own homes.More on Jal:Jal Me
Parent Panels with NSQ… featuring Stefani Berkin, Amanda Roth, and Allyson Bronner
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: Stefani Berkin- real estate broker and President of R
When, and how, should I expose my child to a second language? With Raina Gilchrist from Avenues: The World School
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 Gilchrist, all about language immersion education at
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
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- a state that continues to see amazing gains in read
What is the difference between a child with rigid routines or rituals and true obsessive compulsive disorder? with Dr. Rebecca Berry
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 bedtime story, tuck in every one of my stuffed anima
Is a cardboard box better than a Lego set? With Miriam Beloglovsky of Loose Parts
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 childhood education, sought-after public speaker, CEO of
How can nutrition set kids up for success in school and life? With Alexandra Bandier
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 believes around vitamins, and much more food for thoug
My child is hitting, biting, throwing, whining, and I don’t know what to do- help! with Michelle Tangeman
Questions and theories about how to approach behavior in children abound. With our guest Michelle today, also known by her popular instagram account “Thriving Toddler,” we are breaking down the questions about behavior that we get the most from our listeners, and that stand out to us as educators. You will also learn how to create better alignment between the behavior management protocols in the s
Should we be unschooling our children? with Peter Gray
The depth of Peter Gray’s beliefs about a better way to learn are matched only by his profound content knowledge and contributions to the field of psychology and child development. This is a provocative, boundary pushing conversation - about reimagining learning without the curriculum, the tests.. and even the teachers. You will without a doubt be talking about this with your friends at your next
How do we teach kids about money? With Carissa Jordan and Nikki Boulukos from Benjamin Talks
Do you know what a 401K is? How about a 529? Or a 403B? If you know what these investment accounts are, we bet you didn’t learn about them in school. Because financial literacy- at even a basic level- is conspicuously left out of the curriculum in most K-12 programs. Our guests today from Benjamin Talks- two former Goldman Sachs employees and moms- are here to make sure all families are financial
How can we guide our kids’ social development, with the best friends, the bullies, the class clowns, and the cliques? with Dr. Aliza Pressman
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You may recognize our guest today Neily Boyd from her popular instagram account CountingWithKids. Neily, a former math director for schools, began making her math resources available to parents on social media- and her popularity exploded during the pandemic. Today, she is giving our listeners a special digest version of how to support mathematics development at home. More on Neily Boyd:Neily Boyd
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