Improv and Parenting: A Conversation with Dr. Jim Ansaldo | Improv Your Parenting

Join us in this episode of Improv Your Parenting as we explore the intersection of parenting and improvisation with Dr. Jim Ansaldo, a research scholar at Indiana University Bloomington. With over 20 years of experience in applied improvisation, teacher professional learning, and supporting teens on the autism spectrum, Dr. Ansaldo shares his rich insights into how improv can transform both educational and parenting practices. Discover the unique approach of Camp Yes, And, where educators learn and apply improv techniques, and hear personal stories about leveraging improv in homeschooling and parenting. Whether you're a parent, educator, or improv enthusiast, this engaging conversation offers valuable takeaways for enhancing learning and connection.

00:00 Introduction to Improv Your Parenting

00:05 Meet Dr. Jim Ansaldo

00:16 Jim's Professional Journey

01:07 Improv and Personal Life

02:57 The Start of Jim's Improv Journey

04:29 Improv in Education

09:35 Creating Camp Yes, And

11:22 Homeschooling and Parenting

16:29 Community and Collaborative Learning

19:47 Supporting Children's Choices

22:49 Transition to Public School

24:30 Post-High School Decisions

26:45 Navigating Family Conflicts with Improv

27:45 Balancing Authority and Independence in Parenting

30:59 The Role of Self-Determination in Parenting

33:02 Introduction to Camp Yes, And

34:38 Creating Optimal Learning Conditions at Camp

36:51 Empowering Educators and Parents through Improv

46:29 The Importance of Presence and Play in Parenting

47:52 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

You can find out more about Jim and his work at: (http://yesand.indiana.edu)

For more information please visit: https://jeremystrozer.com/improv-your-parenting

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