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Annie Fox, M.Ed. is a respected educator, award-winning author, and a trusted online adviser. Her life’s work is helping teens become more self-aware, self-confident and better able to make choices that reflect who they really are.
Enter AMAZE, an innovative and yes, friendly, animated online video sex education resource for young adolescents. Nicole Cushman, Executive Director of Answer, says, “The research shows that teens actually want to hear more from their parents about their values and expectations when it comes to sex, dating, and relationships. Nicole Cushman, MPH, Executive Director, of Answer, an award-winning, national organization, providing invaluable sexuality education resources to millions of young people and adults every year. She has nearly 15 years of experience as an educator and trainer in sexual and reproductive health and has worked to strengthen sexuality education policies and programs across the U. S. Nicole oversees
When computer games are a problem for parents, it’s usually because a child/teen has become obsessed and no longer shows interest in “family time. The essential guide to understanding how video games impact your child’s physical, social, and psychological well-being, makes a strong case for the positive impact of computer games and why parents may not need to worry about their kids’ love of gaming. Download MP3 version of this podcast Dr. Kowert’s research is primarily focused on the social impact of online games. This includes addressing the anecdotal claim that online game players are socially different/deficient as compared to offline or non-players, examining the impact of online video game play on offline friendship networks, and evaluating the tangible social benefits of online game play.
When your child comes to you, out of the blue, with a burning question, or when your family is faced with a sensitive situation that requires your bringing kids into the loop, how do you do it effectively? Download MP3 version of this podcast Dr. Robyn Silverman, AKA Dr. Robyn, is a leading Child and Adolescent Development Specialist with a focus on character education and body/self esteem development during childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood. As a strong believer that children are assets to be developed, not deficits to be managed, her work reflects a positive approach that shows that with the right tools, all young people have the ability to thrive and succeed. As a body image expert, Dr. Robyn’s groundbreaking research at Tufts University demonstrates that those girls who deviate from the Western ideal of thinness can find a way to thrive.
But Jessica Lahey, educator and author of The Gift of Failure: Annie talks with Jessica about how our current hyper fixation on success hurts kids and what we can do to help them succeed while acknowledging the value of making mistakes along the way. She is an English and writing teacher, correspondent for the Atlantic, commentator for Vermont Public Radio, and writes the “Parent-Teacher Conference” column for the New York Times. She is the author of the New York Times bestselling book, The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go