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In today’s episode we’re discussing the challenges involved in motivating and keeping teens motivated. We’ll look at some of the challenges of motivation for teens and we’ll talk about some of the long term implications of a lack of motivation. Then we’ll take a look at a few motivational strategies that might prove effective in inspiring your teen. Finally we’ll talk about the 7 secrets to motivating teens before we hear Madison’s closing remarks on the subject.

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[INTRODUCTIONS]Insights Into Teens: Episode 112 “Motivating Teens”My ambitious and energetic co-host Madison Whalen [Summary]In today’s episode we’re discussing the challenges involved in motivating and keeping teens motivated. We’ll look at some of the challenges of motivation for teens and we’ll talk about some of the long term implications of a lack of motivation. Then we’ll take a look at a few motivational strategies that might prove effective in inspiring your teen. Finally we’ll talk about the 7 secrets to motivating teens before we hear Madison’s closing remarks on the subject.[Show Plugs]Subscriptions:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsStitcheriHeartRadioAmazon Music Contact InfoEmail us at: [email protected]: @insights_thingsFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/InsightsIntoThingsPodcast/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/insightsintothings/Links to all these on the web Web:https://www.insightsintothings.com

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Challenges of Motivating Teenshttps://www.publicschoolreview.com/blog/teens-and-motivation-how-parents-can-encourage-their-teenager-to-succeedhttps://bit.ly/3uThil3 Teens today are confronted with new and unfamiliar issues when compared with teenagers in any recent or long-term past.Many parents struggle to identify the catalysts or strategies to stimulate and motivate their teens. Many parents st

In our Disney Detective, Are more Virtual Queues coming to Disney Parks? And get your wallets ready for another Disney Auction

Then in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, Good bye Rangers, we hardly knew you & Is Disney finally going to fix the Snoke Problem?

And for our Entertainment News, Is Amazon taking over the World? And we’ll talk about the passing of a Disney Legend

And then we’ll finish up with our Insightful Picks of the week….

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[INTRODUCTIONS] (2-3 minutes)

Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 111 “Backstories, Buyouts and Cancellations”My considerate and thoughtful co-host Michelle Whalen

[SHOW SUMMARY] (2-3 minutes)

Today’s Episode:

In our Disney Detective, Are more Virtual Queues coming to Disney Parks? And get your wallets ready for another Disney AuctionThen in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, Good bye Rangers, we hardly knew you & Is Disney finally going to fix the Snoke Problem?And for our Entertainment News, Is Amazon taking over the World? And we’ll talk about the passing of a Disney LegendAnd then we’ll finish up with our Insightful Picks of the week….

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New Disney Patent Details Dynamic Virtual Queues That Could Replace Lengthy Standby Lineshttps://wdwnt.com/2021/05/new-disney-patent-application-details-dynamic-virtual-queues-that-could-replace-lengthy-standby-lines/?fbclid=IwAR1e-SBe4gai4mUZL8lLMGG7RpLPQ9fH_3fzDSNOeTi9sqfRAzr1soo9FUEhttps://bit.ly/3vwdA1y

This week we’re talking about the challenges our teens face when transitioning to high school. We’ll take a look at some of the differences between middle school and high school. We’ll talk about the higher expectations placed on our kids academically, socially and personally. We’ll look at a few specific areas to be aware of including time management and study skills, self advocacy and the all important school/life balance. Finally we’ll discuss some suggestions on how to make the transition and their time in high school a success.

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[INTRODUCTIONS]Insights Into Teens: Episode 111 “Challenges of High School”My compassionate and understanding co-host Madison Whalen [Summary]This week we’re talking about the challenges our teens face when transitioning to highschool. We’ll take a look at some of the differences between middle school and highschool. We’ll talk about the higher expectations placed on our kids academically, socially and personally. We’ll look at a few specific areas to be aware of including time management and study skills, self advocacy and the all important school/life balance. Finally we’ll discuss some suggestions on how to make the transition and their time in high school a success.[Show Plugs]Subscriptions:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsStitcheriHeartRadioAmazon Music Contact InfoEmail us at: [email protected]: @insights_thingsFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/InsightsIntoThingsPodcast/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/insightsintothings/Links to all these on the web Web:https://www.insightsintothings.com

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New Challenges Kids Face in High School

https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/choosing-starting-school/moving-up/high-school-challenges-for-kids-with-learning-and-thinking-differences

https://u.org/3hUZXVH

High school places more emphasis on getting go

In our Disney Detective, Disney Closing the Fox Channel, Moving Shows To Disney+ & Disney Gave Jungle Cruise Filmmakers Options to Send Movie to Disney+

Then in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, Brie Larson is rumored to be Cast as Luke Skywalker’s Wife in an upcoming project & the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Hotel May “Detour” To Other Planets During “Unexpected Circumstances”

And for our Entertainment News, Knives Out 2 Has Added A Hamilton Star & a certain Cobra Kai star never thought he’d be cast in Karate Kid

And then we’ll finish up with our Insightful Picks of the week….

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[INTRODUCTIONS] (2-3 minutes)

Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 110 “The Marvelous Mara Jade”My caring and attentive co-host Michelle Whalen

[SHOW SUMMARY] (2-3 minutes)

Today’s Episode:

In our Disney Detective, Disney Closing the Fox Channel, Moving Shows To Disney+ & Disney Gave Jungle Cruise Filmmakers Options to Send Movie to Disney+Then in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, Brie Larson is rumored to be Cast as Luke Skywalker’s Wife in an upcoming project & the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Hotel May “Detour” To Other Planets During “Unexpected Circumstances”And for our Entertainment News, Knives Out 2 Has Added A Hamilton Star & a certain Cobra Kai star never thought he’d be cast in Karate KidAnd then we’ll finish up with our Insightful Picks of the week….

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Disney Closing Fox Channel, Moving Shows To Disney+https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/disney-closing-fox-channel-moving-shows-to-disney-plus/

This week we are talking about Cultural Appropriation. We will help you understand what cultural appropriation is by looking at the meanings associated with the phrase and other vocabulary associated with cultural appropriation. We’ll take a look at some real world examples of cultural appropriation and why they are considered cultural appropriation. And finally we’ll look at ways to know if something is cultural appropriation and how to avoid cultural appropriation in our everyday lives.

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[INTRODUCTIONS]Insights Into Teens: Episode 110 “Cultural Appropriation”My compassionate and understanding co-host Madison Whalen [Summary]This week we are talking about Cultural Appropriation. We will help you understand what cultural appropriation is by looking at the meanings associated with the phrase and other vocabulary associated with cultural appropriation. We’ll take a look at some real world examples of cultural appropriation and why they are considered cultural appropriation. And finally we’ll look at ways to know if something is cultural appropriation and how to avoid cultural appropriation in our everyday lives.[Show Plugs]Subscriptions:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsStitcheriHeartRadioAmazon Music Contact InfoEmail us at: [email protected]: @insights_thingsFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/InsightsIntoThingsPodcast/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/insightsintothings/Links to all these on the web Web:https://www.insightsintothings.com

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Defining Cultural Appropriation

https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-cultural-appropriation-5070458

https://bit.ly/2T3HWKF

Let’s first consider what is meant by each of the terms in the phrase as well as some related terms that are important to understand.

CultureCulture refers to anything associated with a group of people based on their ethnicity, religion, geograp

Today we’re discussing monopolies in the modern age. We’ll understand what a monopoly is, how they operate and why they are detrimental to a free and open market, yet they are a unique product of capitalism. We’ll take a brief look at the history of monopolies in American and how they’ve been handled before we look to the future with today’s monopolies and the complications inherent in regulating them.

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[INTRODUCTIONS] (3-5 minutes)Show introduction:Insights Into Tomorrow Episode: 13  “Modern Monopolies”Host introductionsHost (Joseph Whalen)My co-host (Sam Whalen)[SUMMARY]Today we’re discussing monopolies in the modern age.We’ll understand what a monopoly is, how they operate and why they are detrimental to a free and open market, yet they are a unique product of capitalism. We’ll take a brief look at the history of monopolies in American and how they’ve been handled before we look to the future with today’s monopolies and the complications inherent in regulating them.

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What is a monopoly?

https://www.investopedia.com/terms/m/monopoly.asp

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A monopoly refers to when a company and its product offerings dominate a sector or industry. Monopolies can be considered an extreme result of free-market capitalism in that, absent any restriction or restraints, a single company or group becomes large enough to own all or nearly all of the market (goods, supplies, commodities, infrastructure, and assets) for a particular type of product or service. The term monopoly is often used to describe an entity that ha

In our Disney Detective, Disney World reduces social distancing requirements in select areas of theme parks & Some Stage shows are back at Walt Disney World

Then in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, STAR WARS CELEBRATION ANAHEIM 2022 is sooner than planned & Disney includes Gina Carano in its Mandalorian Emmy awards push

And for our Entertainment News, James Gunn says Guardians of the Galaxy 3 is the end of the story & NBC cancels Golden Globes for 2022

And then we’ll finish up with our Insightful Picks of the week….

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[INTRODUCTIONS] (2-3 minutes)Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 109 “Celebrating A Return To Normal…Kind Of”My energetic and understanding co-host Michelle Whalen

[SHOW SUMMARY] (2-3 minutes)Today’s Episode:In our Disney Detective, Disney World reduces social distancing requirements in select areas of theme parks & Some Stage shows are back at Walt Disney WorldThen in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, STAR WARS CELEBRATION ANAHEIM 2022 is sooner than planned & Disney includes Gina Carano in its Mandalorian Emmy awards pushAnd for our Entertainment News, James Gunn says Guardians of the Galaxy 3 is the end of the story & NBC cancels Golden Globes for 2022And then we’ll finish up with our Insightful Picks of the week….

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Disney World to reduce social distancing requirements in select areas of theme parkshttps://www.clickorlando.com/theme-parks/2021/05/12/disney-world-to-reduce-social-distancing-requirements-in-select-areas-of-theme-parks/#//https://bit.ly/3bo0b3OWalt Disney World has announced plans to relax physical distancing measures in s

This week we are discussing insecurities. What is does it mean to be insecure? What type of insecurities are there? What are the signs of insecurity? We’ll discuss all this and take a look at how to deal with insecurity this week on Insights Into Teens

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[INTRO THEME][INTRODUCTIONS]Insights Into Teens: Episode 109 “Insecurities”My inspiring and wonderful co-host Madison Whalen

[Summary]This week we are discussing insecurities. What is does it mean to be insecure? What type of insecurities are there? What are the signs of insecurity? We’ll discuss all this and take a look at how to deal with insecurity this week on Insights Into Teens

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What does insecurity mean?https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/signs-insecurityhttps://bit.ly/3eELYkQInsecurity is a feeling of inadequacy (not being good enough) and uncertainty. It produces anxiety about your goals, relationships, and ability to handle certain situations.

Everybody deals with insecurity from time to time. It can appear in all areas of life and come from a variety of causes. It might stem from a traumatic event, patterns in previous experiences, social conducting(learn rules by observing others), or local environments.

Types of Insecurities

Relationship Insecurity: One of the most common kinds of insecurity concerns relationships or “attachments.” Attachment theory originated out of the desire to connect the attachment patterns of early childhood to later relationship patterns and expectations. When a child’s “attachment figures,” often parents or guardians, aren’t reliably available and supportive, the child often feels insecure, forms of negative self-image and relationship models, and experiences greater emotional distress later in life. Relationship or

In our Disney Detective, Halfway to Halloween & Disney College Program to return

Then in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, A Real Life Lightsaber (kind of) coming soon & Could Cara Dune be coming back to the Star Wars Universe? (probably not)

And for our Entertainment News, Woody Harrelson gives a helping hand & Loki arriving a little early

And then we’ll finish up with our Insightful Picks of the week….

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[INTRODUCTIONS] (2-3 minutes)Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 108 “Muppet Mansion and Real Lightsabers”My loving and motherly co-host Michelle Whalen

[SHOW SUMMARY] (2-3 minutes)Today’s Episode:In our Disney Detective, Halfway to Halloween & Disney College Program to returnThen in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, A Real Life Lightsaber (kind of) coming soon & Could Cara Dune be coming back to the Star Wars Universe? (probably not)And for our Entertainment News, Woody Harrelson gives a helping hand & Loki arriving a little earlyAnd then we’ll finish up with our Insightful Picks of the week….

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HalfwaytoHalloween Happenings at Home and at Disney Parks!

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/05/halfway-to-halloween-happenings-at-home-and-at-disney-parks/https://bit.ly/3tx3zzBWelcome foolish mortals to our #HalfwaytoHalloween wicked takeover! We are haunting your world today with lots of tricks and treats. Here’s what not to miss during this spooktacular celebration:JUST ANNOUNCED: Disney After Hours BOO BASHThis Halloween season, a special event is brewing at Magic Kingdom Park. Float on over to Disney After Hours BOO BASH for a special three-hour event that begins w

Today we’re talking about what it’s like to live in a single child home or what it’s like to be an only child. We’ll talk about the advantages of being an only child as well as the disadvantages. Then we’ll get some insights about being in a single child home from Madison and how it’s affected her life.

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INTRO THEME][INTRODUCTIONS]Insights Into Teens: Episode 108 “Being in a Single Child Home”My encouraging and inspiring co-host Madison Whalen

[Summary]Today we’re talking about what it’s like to live in a single child home or what it’s like to be an only child. We’ll talk about the advantages of being an only child as well as the disadvantages. Then we’ll get some insights about being in a single child home from Madison and how it’s affected her life.

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Is it good to be an only child?https://wehavekids.com/family-relationships/Advantages-and-disadvantages-of-being-an-only-child_https://bit.ly/2RqttHYThere’s a myth some people believe that states that someone who is an only child is likely to be more selfish than someone with siblings. Kids with no siblings used to be commonly called the “lonely child.” These kids are shown to be more anit-social and don’t work well with others, but there are certain skills that single children have that those with siblings do not.

Advantages of being an Only Child

Only children get all the love and attention from their parents without having to split it between siblings.

Whatever an only child’s parent buys them, they don’t have to share it with any of their siblings.

Only children grow up to be more independent and can fend for themselves better than those with siblings, as long as their parents haven’t spoiled them rotten.

Only kids don’