Welcome to Parenting in the Digital Age, where we explore the challenges and opportunities of raising kids in a world filled with technology.

Today we have a very special guest with us - Lainie Liberti.

Lainie is an author, speaker, community leader, and advocate for alternative education who has been pioneering the worldschooling movement.

She has founded Transformative Mentoring for Teens, co-founded Project World School, and has recently released her first book, "Seen, Heard & Understood", which quickly climbed to the top of the Parenting New Releases category on Amazon.

Through her work and travels, Lainie has developed a wealth of knowledge on the subject of personalised learning and adolescent mental health.

https://worldschoolingcoach.com/

https://transformativementoringforteens.com/

https://projectworldschool.com/

https://weareworldschoolers.org/

Welcome to Parenting in the Digital Age, where we explore the challenges and opportunities of raising kids in a world filled with technology. Today, we have the pleasure of hosting Dr. Megan Connell, a board-certified psychologist, author, speaker, and game master.

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In her work, Dr. Connell utilises tabletop role-playing games as a clinical intervention, and in 2017, she co-founded the media company Geeks Like Us, which focuses on geek and gaming culture. She is also the author of the book Tabletop Role-Playing Therapy and serves as a board member for Geek Therapeutics, a training platform that develops professional programs teaching the inclusion of games in clinical practices.

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Join us in this fascinating episode as we discuss how tabletop Role Playing games can help kids thrive.

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Links:

https://www.hqpsych.com

https://www.meganpsyd.com

⁠https://twitter.com/MeganPsyD⁠

Videos:

https://youtu.be/YDLJT0_lVvk

https://youtu.be/KlIkkeWmVvA

Video Games:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/683320/GRIS/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/599610/Lost_Words_Beyond_the_Page/

https://www.minecraft.net/en-us

TTRPGs:

https://www.amazon.com/Dungeons-Dragons-Starter-Wizards-Team/dp/0786965592

http://cypher-system.com

https://www.nothankyouevil.com

Board Games:

https://theshiversgame.com

https://www.thenightcage.com

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In today's episode, we're thrilled to have Kirk Martin, founder of http://CelebrateCalm.com and host of the Calm Parenting Podcast. Kirk has helped nearly a million parents transform their family lives by teaching them how to:

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Today, we'll be discussing these important topics with Kirk, diving into his experience and expertise to help you navigate the challenges of parenting in the digital age.

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Together, we'll explore the importance of building close, trusting relationships with your kids while ensuring they listen for the first time. Stay tuned as we uncover valuable insights and real-life stories that will help you transform your family life and create a new legacy for generations to come.

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Today, we are excited to have Maya Payne Smart, an author, book lover, and literacy advocate. Maya is dedicated to helping parents raise kids who thrive through her work as a writer and speaker on topics that revolve around reading, education, and advocating for literacy for all. She shares her knowledge and experience in her book, "Reading for Our Lives: A Literacy Action Plan from Birth to Six," which offers developmentally appropriate reading activities for parents to help their children become fluent readers. Maya's focus is to help parents understand what it takes to raise fluent readers and to connect people of all ages to great books and authors. She aims to expand children's possibilities and build a more equitable, connected society.

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Maya Payne Smart is an author, journalist, and literacy advocate based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She holds a master's degree in journalism from the Medill School at Northwestern University and a bachelor's degree in social studies with honors from Harvard University.

‌Website:

https://mayasmart.com/

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As the founder and CEO of Simplifed, Andrea has created the first independent platform for tele-lactation consulting and nutrition support, connecting new parents with essential resources during early parenthood.

‌In addition to leading Simplifed, Andrea teaches in the Engineering Management Program at Cornell University.

‌Her impressive background features a stint as the Director of the Department of Veterans Affairs Innovators Network. In 2012, Andrea co-founded the health IT company SmartScheduling, which was later acquired by athenahealth in 2016. She has also been the Co-Director of MIT Hacking Medicine.

‌Andrea isn't just an entrepreneur; she's also committed to giving back to the entrepreneurial community. Join us as we delve into Andrea's inspiring journey and discuss the impact Simplifed is having on the lives of new parents.

www.simplifed.com

@‌simplifedbaby on Instagram

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Welcome to Parenting in the Digital Age, where we explore the challenges and opportunities of raising kids in a world filled with technology. In today's episode, we are delighted to have Karen Gibson as our guest.

Karen is a renowned author, parent coach, and founder of Letting Go with Aloha and Brain Builders.

With over 25 years of experience working with students and parents, Karen has developed invaluable insights into the art of parenting. Through her books, online courses, and mentoring, she helps parents navigate the complexities of raising adolescents and empowers them to practice compassion and trust in their children's journey.

Karen's passion for helping parents and children extends beyond her coaching, as she is actively involved in hosting and co-hosting various parenting and healing summits. Join us as we dive into Karen's wealth of knowledge and learn practical strategies to foster a healthy parent-child relationship in the digital age.

Links:

YouTube channel: Letting Go with Aloha

Instagram: Lettinggowithaloha

TikTok: Letting Go with Aloha

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-gibson-5201381/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karen.k.gibson

Private Facebook Group: Letting Go With Aloha

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Welcome to Parenting in the Digital Age, where we explore the challenges and opportunities of raising kids in a world filled with technology. Today, we are thrilled to have the multi-talented Carolyn Sloan with us.

An award-winning author, composer, educator, and entrepreneur, Carolyn has dedicated her life to creating interactive music experiences for children. Her songs have been performed in theatres, concert halls, and schools across the US, as well as far abroad as Moscow and Switzerland.

With her best-selling children's books, Welcome to the Symphony and Welcome to Jazz, she has introduced countless young minds to the world of music.

Now, with her latest project, TeachMe TV, Carolyn aims to bring her passion for education and music to even more children around the world. Join us as we dive into her inspiring journey and learn about her dedication to empowering children through education and the arts.

www.teachmetv.co

@teachmeTV

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Welcome to Parenting in the Digital Age, where we explore the challenges and opportunities of raising kids in a world filled with technology. For many parents, the way we entertain our children can be a concern. Are they spending too much time in front of devices? Are they learning the right lessons and being exposed to the right things?

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Today's guest, Ross Fisher, is the author and creator of the Bobby & Morph stories, which aim to bridge this gap.

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The collection introduces important morals and lessons into children's lives in the style of a classic. Chapters explore subjects such as thinking of others, the importance of being polite, and even the value of tidy up time.

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Find Ross and his books: www.bobbyandmorph.com

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Welcome to Parenting in the Digital Age, where we explore the challenges and opportunities of raising kids in a world filled with technology. Today's guest is Brett Hoffstadt, a father of two teenage children, who have consistently encouraged and supported non-digital learning and activities for his kids.

He believes that physical, analog formats such as books, hands-on activities, and museums can help children to develop a deep understanding of the world around them.

After a long and rewarding career in the aviation industry, Brett began a book writing and publishing business. He saw a need to help kids and young adults realize they could create their own innovative path into the aviation and aerospace fields. He gave them 10 powerful tips to do this in his book, "How To Be a Rocket Scientist". Since then, Brett has continued to use the classic retro format of colouring books, activity books, and bedtime stories to inspire and educate kids on many modern STEM topics such as cybersecurity, smart cities, electric cars, and of course, space exploration.

Brett is a strong advocate of introducing digital-age topics to kids in physical, analog formats such as paperback colouring and activity books.

He joins us today to share his insights on how parents can help their kids navigate the digital world while fostering a love of learning and exploration through hands-on experiences.

Brett’s website:  https://howtobearocketscientist.com/

Today's podcast is about helping neuro-diverse kids thrive in the modern world.

To help us explore this topic, I am joined by Sivan Hong, a best-selling children's book author and illustrator.

Sivan's books, the Super Fun Day Series, focus on neurodiverse children and how they can succeed. Her inspiring stories have touched the hearts of many and have been featured on NBC and News12.

Sivan is also a Trustee on the Boards of the Rita Allen Foundation, Read Your World, and the ASPCA.

To connect with Sivan:

https://sivanhong.com/

https://www.instagram.com/sivan_hong_author/

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