Adrian Clarke is my guest on this Smart Cookies podcast. Adrian is a change maker, and has devoted his life to making the world a better place, through teaching, career guidance, coaching and mentoring. He's currently writing a book on what his childhood, spent between London and Barbados, taught him. I'll also reflect on how his smart - his motto for life - can help us make the right parenting decisions as we raise children in the digital age.

Storydo founder Sonja Klug discusses the impact of digital technology on family life, the importance of family storytelling, and the challenges of balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. She also shares insights on normalizing diverse families and the value of physical family mementos.

Takeaways

• Family storytelling strengthens resilience and emotional development in children.
• Creating a physical family storybook helps preserve memories and provides a tangible, sensory experience for children.

Chapters

• 00:00 Challenges of Balancing Motherhood and Entrepreneurship

The conversation covers the topics of raising children in the digital age, the art of asking questions, and the power of transparency and critical thinking. It emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and transparency in digital literacy and journalism, as well as the role of asking questions in fostering curiosity and understanding.

Takeaways

• Critical Thinking
• Transparency

Chapters

• 00:00 Raising Children in the Digital Age
• 05:14 The Power of Transparency and Critical Thinking