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In this Episode you will learn about: The state of women's health in the US The role of instinct in staying healthy QUILT – the way to tell your story to your doctors and medical providers How to make a "Family Medical Tree" What we can do to advocate for more and broader funding for Research into Women's Health 

In this Episode you will learn about: Navigating bigotry as part of a multiracial, multi-religious and multi-ethnic family  The power of parental values  Why all "isms" are actually connected The role of fear in amplifying all "isms" How to be actively antiracist in your everyday life Why we should not be afraid of sharing true history with our kids A surprising lesson from M&Ms The tribal myth Why what we don't do, don't read and don't talk about shape our kids How we can incentivize enough people to whisper, so that collectively we create a loud roar against racism and oppression

In this Episode you will learn about: Promly: Social media for Gen. Zs by Gen. Zs Public Benefit Corporations The Gen. Z suicide crisis   Why the Gen. Z voice is pivotal in policy impacting Gen. Zs The Kid Online Safety Act Shadow's Edge – Gaming for Mental Health Stockpile – A money app for families How parental values shape changemakers How loss can spur life-saving innovation

In this Episode you will learn about: The history of the Fresh Air Fund  Not defining children based on the communities from which they come The Fresh Air Fund camps and summer curriculum How the Fresh Air Fund serves children year-round  How the Fresh Air Fund develops young leaders How families influence the work of the Fresh Air Fund Corporate partners and their role in the work of the Fresh Air Fund How you can support the Fresh Air Fund Why green space and time in the outdoors can change a life for the better

In this Episode you will learn about: The Microschool movement  Colossal Academy Non-traditional learners and microschools How every learner can thrive in microschools How microschool students perform on standardized test The global education gap Why Microschooling may be the future of learning "Optimistic Edu-futurists"      

In this Episode you will learn about: The Onyx Family origin story How Onyx built a multi-million-dollar YouTube franchise The role of faith in building a business for positive impact AI and the entertainment industry Opportunities to have positive impact on social media  The importance of "finding your lane" Beyond YouTube – how to build a sustainable, scalable entertainment brand Why the world needs more entertainers who spread love

In this Episode you will learn about: The number of children around the world who are grieving the death of a parent or caregiver  How children experience grief Ramifications of unaddressed grief How families and communities can support grieving kids What schools can do to better support grieving children Strategies parents and caregivers can use to help their kids understand and accept the inevitability of death Weekend camps for grieving families Resources created by grieving kids for grieving kids The work of Experience Camps to allow grieving children to embody lives full of hope and rich with possibility

In this Episode you will learn about: The definition of "bias" Surprising forms of bias The roots of biases The ages biases begin to emerge Culture-based Counter Transference The Crawford Bias Reduction Theory The LETUP model Strategies parents can use to reduce bias

In this Episode you will learn about: • How hope, love and connection are the most wonderful gifts from stories • How stories can shape our experience in the world • How a change of scenery can change one's life • Why we should read aloud to our kids • The authors who most profoundly influenced Kate DiCamillo • How parents can raise children who have an insatiable love of reading

In this episode you will learn about: Philosophy – what it is and how it can help us navigate a complicated world How racism shaped the Philosophical Canon The Less Commonly Taught Philosophies (LCTPs) Immanuel Kant's influence on the Philosophical Canon Why teaching Indigenous, African, East Asian, South Asian, and LGBQ+ philosophical traditions can help solve complex problems How philosophy helps us disagree without demonizing How to help your kids develop a philosophical mindset

In this Episode you will learn about: The genesis and work of Born This Way Foundation  The link between kindness and mental health The power of a public health approach to mental wellness Why youth advisory boards are crucial for the success of youth mental health initiatives  The "Be There Certificate", a free, online mental health course  The LGBTQ+ Study by Born This Way Foundation and Hope Lab

In this Episode you will learn about: Acute myeloid leukemia  The role of a father in shaping a life "Remaindered" kids The far reach of a mother's love How musicals can anchor a parent-child relationship The power of the "village" in raising a child

In this Episode you will learn about: The meaning of "financial independence" How your upbringing influences your attitude towards money  Why it is important to talk about money with your kids How an allowance can help kids understand money/finance The three phases of your financial life How to protect your earnings  Various types of insurance Trusts Asset allocation and asset location  Taxable, tax deferred and tax-free investments How to prepare to financially care for older parents/family members

In this Episode you will learn about: Diana Chao's journey Letters to Strangers The power of youth for youth mental health support Culture Bound Syndromes The importance of family mental health conversations The psychopharmaceutical industry How community and connection save lives

In this Episode you will learn about: Sewell Setzer Character.AI How AI Companions impact our kids/a child's brain The relationship between Character.AI, Google LLC and Alphabet, Inc.  Warning signs to look out for when your kids have AI Companions Large Language Learning Models Anthropomorphic AI