In this thought-provoking episode, renowned child psychiatrist Dr. Jean Clinton explores the delicate balance between technology and human connection in education. Dr. Clinton shares insights on how relationships serve as essential "nourishment" for developing brains and offers practical guidance for educators navigating AI integration in classrooms. From the developmental progression of critical thinking to the importance of "connecting before correcting," she provides a framework for using technology as a tool that expands rather than replaces deep learning. Join us as we discover how wonder, curiosity, and human relationships remain foundational in preparing students for an AI-integrated world.

Dr. Jean Clinton is a Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster, division of Child Psychiatry. She is on staff at McMaster Children’s Hospital with cross appointments in Pediatrics and Family Medicine, and an Associate in the Department of Child Psychiatry, University of Toronto and Sick Children’s Hospital. She is a Fellow of the Child Trauma Academy, as well as a Zero to Three Academy Fellow since 2013. She has been a consultant to children and youth mental health programs, child welfare, and primary care for over 30 years. Dr. Clinton was appointed as an education advisor to the Premier of Ontario and the Minister of Education 2014 - 2018. 

Dr. Clinton is renowned nationally and internationally as an advocate for children’s issues. She is the author of the highly acclaimed and best-selling book, Love Builds Brains (2020).  

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