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What Kids Want to Know about Slavery Feb 08, 2022

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Everyone is talking about how to talk about hard histories, like the history of slavery, with kids. But what do kids really want to know? Are they even interested in history? We talk with history educator Amber Mitchell of the Whitney Plantation Museum who shares with us: Why history matters to kids The surprising questions kids ask the most How history can make kids feel powerful

To post or not to post: kids’ privacy and parents’ social media Feb 01, 2022

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The internet was made for posts about cats and kids. But it’s also a massive network storing information about all of us — including kids. How should we think about kids’ privacy online? How do we respect children’s autonomy and help them develop skills to navigate a networked world, while still sharing the most important aspects of our own lives? Listen in as we talk to parents and privacy expert Dr. Michael Robb of Common Sense Media to discuss: ● How kids feel about their parents’ social posts ● Digital “kidnapping,” medical privacy, and other big concerns ● Tools for negotiating what to post and what not to post

Is it too cold to play outside? “Nope,” says author Linda Åkeson McGurk Jan 25, 2022

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It’s January, and we’re back to talk to you about what kids and parents are feeling in 2022 — right now, we’re feeling a little stir crazy! Author of There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather: A Scandinavian Mom’s Secrets for Raising Healthy, Resilient, and Confident Kids (from Friluftsliv to Hygge) joins us to discuss how outdoor play can bring light to the dark days of January for kids and parents alike. Listen in as host Christine French Cully and Linda discuss: ● Why Sweden considers outdoor play a child’s right ● Finding nature experiences in urban environments ● How to find outdoor clothes that won’t break the bank

Parents on Pandemic Worries and Hopes Oct 26, 2021

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Pandemic parenting is not for the faint of heart. In this season 2 finale, Highlights talks with four families about the stresses and successes of parenting during the last year. Listen in to hear: How a gardening club helped a high-risk 8-year-old How a mom of two pandemic babies is finding hope in her family tree Why many of us are inspired by kids right now, and our hope to keep that for our future

Conversation with a Friend: Dr. Madeline Levine Oct 19, 2021

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In this episode, Highlights talks with Dr. Madeline Levine, author of Ready or Not: Preparing Our Kids to Thrive in an Uncertain and Rapidly Changing World, about the many challenges of raising children today. Listen in as we discuss: What grown-ups can do about kids’ increasing sense of fatalism about their lives Why we should treat school-age kids the same way we treat kids learning to walk How long-term thinking can ease our stress about day-to-day parenting decisions

Kids’ Letters About Divorce Oct 12, 2021

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Highlights talks with Dr. JoAnne Pedro-Carroll, author of Putting Children First, about how to help children not just survive, but thrive during the big family change of divorce. Listen in as we discuss: What to say when you tell your kids your family is changing Naming the “forever” kind of love you have for your children Reimagining your former spouse as an important colleague in the business of raising kids

Conversation with a Friend: Teacher of the Year Juliana Urtubey Oct 05, 2021

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Juliana Urtubey, 2021 Teacher of the Year, joins us this week for a candid conversation about her experiences in the classroom. Listen in as we discuss: Why we shouldn’t fixate on “learning loss” during the pandemic The magic questions that can get your child to tell you more about their day How we can help every kid love school

Kids’ Letters About Cell Phones Sep 28, 2021

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Highlights talks with Common Sense Media’s Erin Wilkey Oh about a modern-day rite of passage for children: their first cell phone. When are kids ready? Listen in as we discuss: ● Signs your child is ready to handle a cell phone ● Why telling kids what you are doing on your phone is good modeling ● Teaching our kids to recognize “red flag” feelings

A Conversation with a Friend: Stephen Dubner on Kids and Public Policy (Ep.16 Rebroadcast) Sep 21, 2021

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Author and Freakonomics Radio host, Stephen Dubner joins us on this week’s episode of Dear Highlights to discuss why public policy doesn’t always put kids at the center of the conversation. Listen in to learn: ● How an amazing 4th grade teacher introduced Stephen to Highlights ● What car seat policy can teach us about how we consider what’s best for kids ● How long-term thinking could help us make better policy for kids

Kids' Letters About Grandparents Sep 14, 2021

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Celebrate Grandparents’ Day by joining our conversation with Stanford Children’s Health’s Nancy Sanchez and Marilyn Swarts, who share tips from their class on grandparenting. Listen in to learn: When they realized a class on grandparenting was needed Why social media is often the first conflict between grandparents and parents What grandparents can do to be welcomed into their grandchildren’s lives

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