Encore Episode: What role do parents play in promoting mental health?
May 29, 2024
To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month, revisit our episode on promoting mental health with Anne Brown, President and CEO of the Cook Center for Human Connection.
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, nearly 20 percent of youth in the United States age 6 to 17 experience a mental health disorder and...
155. Why is storytelling important for children? with Children's Book Author Jesse Byrd
May 22, 2024
Storytelling is one of the most powerful learning devices. Not only does it play a role in a child’s language and cognitive development, but it can also teach them about the world around them.
What are the benefits of storytelling? How can children’s literature help develop important skills? And how can we encourage...
154. What can teachers and school leaders do to combat the school-to-prison pipeline? with School Psychologist and Professor Dr. Tammy Hughes
May 15, 2024
Studies show that every school year almost 3 million public school students receive one or more out-of-school suspensions, while more than 100,000 students are expelled.
Along with doing little to reduce children’s misconduct, one out-of-school suspension increases a child’s chance of dropping out of school and...
153. How can we incorporate mindfulness into the classroom? with Founder of Peace of Mind, Linda Ryden
May 8, 2024
Research finds that mindfulness can help decrease stress and anxiety while strengthening resilience and emotional regulation in adults and children. This is why the use of mindfulness programs in schools is becoming more and more popular.
What exactly is mindfulness? What are the benefits of mindfulness on students?...
152. How Can We Make Science Fun? with Chemist & Science Entertainer Kate Biberdorf
May 1, 2024
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs in science, technology, engineering, and math are projected to grow by almost 11 percent by 2031 much faster than non-STEM occupations.
While numerous students are interested in STEM careers, many do not feel prepared to pursue jobs in the field.
Why is it...