This week felt light, as we prepare for another class weekend. I read an article for my Neuroscience class that had me questioning our underlying cultural ideas about perseverance and when we are expected to achieve. I also share my top 5 and lowest 5 Character Strengths and invite you to learn your own.
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May 2022
Signs That You Have A Strong Mindset
A strong mindset is a common trait amongst the world’s best performers in any category, which isn’t an easy feat – we’re breaking the mold and taking a bold and new direction. This takes a mindset of inner strength, fortitude, and self-control. Having a strong mindset sets us apa ... Show More
22m 29s
Oct 2024
Brainless Education: A Conversation About the Brain Science Too Often Ignored in Most Schools
<p>Welcome to The Self-Driven Child podcast! In this episode, I chat with Dr. William Stixrud, co-author of The Self-Driven Child, to explore the concept of “brainless education” and why the way we approach learning in schools often overlooks the very organ meant to do the learni ... Show More
46m 36s
Jul 2024
Understanding the Highly Sensitive Child with Michael Pleuss, Episode #89
<p>Dr. Pleuss is a leading researcher on High Sensitivity in Children. In this fascinating interview, he breaks down his work to explain what a highly sensitive child is, the role of genetics, how caregiving influences a child's sensitivity, and how environment plays a highly sig ... Show More
34m 30s
May 2021
S02|02 - Parenting Hack #1
Have you ever thought about scientists and their process? I think it’s a lot like what we do in parenting. Hypothesize, test, observe, test again, change things, fail. I think scientists can teach us a lot about parenting. Failure is at the core of what a scientist does… but inst ... Show More
15m 22s