Parenting for the Future

Petal Modeste
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Parenting for the Future

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.

  1. DEC 19

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

    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

    40 min

  2. DEC 11

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

    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 their learning materials

    28 min

  3. DEC 3

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

    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 foster care

    44 min

  4. NOV 26

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

    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

    57 min

  5. NOV 12

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

    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” The effects of social media on body image FACE: A tool to avoid the comparison culture of social media

    57 min

  6. OCT 29

    How to Raise a Citizen: A Conversation With Lindsey Cormack

    In this Episode you will learn about: The definition of “citizen” Why U.S. schools have failed to teach civics or what it means to live in and support a democracy The ramifications of not understanding our political system How to overcome obstacles to talking to your kids about politics 4 questions to ask your kids when they show interest in politics How to help our kids if they express extremist of violent political views How to register your child vote How our kids are advantaged by learning about our political system and government The basic information you need to start conversations about politics with your kids

    45 min

  7. OCT 22

    Take 2 Minutes for your Mental Health: A Conversation With Marc Fussell

    In this Episode you will learn about: Why short, consistent positive messages and actions can meaningfully improve mental wellness   How to develop a gratitude habit and teach your kids to do the same  Gratitude journaling The Gratitude challenge Dream journaling How texts can promote mental health How AI can save lives

    26 min

  8. OCT 15

    Hedy: Open Source Programming for Kids: A Conversation With Felienne Hermans

    In this Episode you will learn about: The reasons all kids should learn programming Hedy, a free, opensource platform to teach kids textual programming  The role of natural languages in teaching programming How parents can teach themselves programming The Codasium Program Efforts to make programming a mandatory subject in K-12 schools  Why gender stereotypes have no place in STEM education

    37 min
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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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