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The experts at Britannica for Parents bring you Raising Curious Learners—your guide for navigating life’s greatest journey now and in the future. Each episode features research-backed discussions about issues and trends in child development, education, and parenting. Recorded by our hosts Ann Gadzikowski and Elizabeth Romanski in Chicago, this podcast is for the ears of parents, guardians, teachers, and lifelong learners around the world. Part of the trusted Britannica family. For more, visit parents.britannica.com and send any questions or topic ideas to [email protected].

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"That's just the Gees Bees!"

2021/07/20

Co-hosts Ann and Elizabeth speak to Parent's adviser Marianne Gee (co-founder of Gees Bees Honey Company) about how we can help bees and what it's like having a family business.

"Advocating for Children of Incarcerated Parents"

2021/06/21

Co-hosts Ann and Elizabeth welcome her to the Raising Curious Learners podcast to talk about her work and how we can better support children with incarcerated parents.

"How is early learning being supported globally?"

2021/05/12

Co-hosts Ann and Elizabeth speak with Polly Crowther, an early educator and cofounder of Early Insights, an organization that supports early learning and childcare globally.

"How can zoos be an educational tool for kids?"

2021/04/22

In this episode, co-hosts Ann and Elizabeth interview Rick Schwartz, spokesperson and ambassador for the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance.

"What are some reading challenges my child can face?"

2021/03/30

On this episode, co-hosts Ann and Elizabeth talk to Kait Feriante , CEO of Redwood Literacy, to talk about some of the challenges that children might experience as they learn to read and how parents and caregivers can support their young readers.

"How do young kids play with language?"

2021/03/15

In this episode, hosts Ann and Elizabeth talk with parents Ben Elliff and Maggie Cassidy about their son and the funny ways he is exploring language.

"How are childcare companies adapting?"

2021/02/22

In this episode, host Ann Gadzikowski has a conversation with Ron Spreeuwenberg, CEO of the number one rated childcare app HiMama, about how his company has changed since the start of COVID-19 while also staying true to their company's core values.

"What are child sensory issues?"

2021/02/05

Erin Anderson, a pediatric occupational therapist, join hosts Ann and as they cover the listener-requested topic of children's sensory issues.

“How do we find the truth about vaccines?”

2021/01/20

To help parents identify and avoid myths and misinformation about health and vaccines, hosts Ann and Elizabeth talk with Sarah Brandt and John Gregory of NewsGuard, a service that gives users context on where their information comes from and how to determine if the information is trustworthy.

"How do we learn and grow from each other?"

2021/01/08

In this episode, the books' author Allison Gopnik, a professor and leader in the field of cognitive science, helps parents and guardians make sense of–and let go of some of the notions they have about–their role in their kids' learning and development.

"Can we play while you work?"

2020/12/17

Sharing their story in this episode of Raising Curious Learners, professional musicians Rob and Ariella Johnson set the stage in their living room for a series of short performance videos for the Houston Symphony that feature both their three sons and popular orchestral pieces.

"Can screen time be good?"

2020/12/10

Our Raising Curious Learners hosts Ann and Elizabeth virtually tapped CyberWise founder Diana Graber to help address the concerns parents may be dealing with during the pandemic and explain how we can all be smart, productive, ethical, and empowered digital citizens in this ever-evolving space.