We tell kids to play nice, but are we giving them the space, support, and connection to actually do it? This week, Jody sits down with Isabelle Hau, Executive Director of the Stanford Accelerator for Learning, to explore how early relationships shape brain development, emotional resilience, and lifelong learning. From the loneliness epidemic among children to the unintended consequences of school security measures, Isabelle unpacks the critical need for connection in families, schools, and communities. She also shares insights from her upcoming book, Love to Learn, offering a hopeful roadmap for creating relationship-rich environments—because if the big people aren’t okay, the little ones don’t stand a chance. Whether you're a parent, educator, or simply invested in the future, this conversation is a wake-up call to rethink how we raise and support our kids.

Isabelle's Links:

https://www.isabellehau.com/

https://twitter.com/Volcoucou

https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelle-hau-a57175/

https://isabellehau.substack.com/

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