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Peter Gray, PhD - How Early Academic Training Stifles Children's Learning Dec 14, 2022

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In this episode we have the privilege of speaking with Peter Gray, PhD about his article featured in Issue 75 of Pathways to Family Wellness Magazine. The article is titled, "Childhood Education: How Early Academic Training Stifles Children's Learning."

Peter Gray is a research professor of psychology and neuroscience at Boston College who has conducted and published research in neuroendocrinology, developmental psychology, anthropology, and education. He is author of an internationally acclaimed introductory psychology textbook (Psychology, Worth Publishers, now in its 8 th edition), which views all of psychology from an evolutionary perspective. His recent research focuses on the role of play in human evolution and how children educate themselves through play and exploration, when they are free to do so.

Peter Gray's published works can be found here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/peter-gray-phd

Digital and print issues of the magazine can be ordered here: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/shop

Homeschooling Is Not the Same as Remote Learning Oct 24, 2022

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In this episode Lauren McClain and Dr. Brendan Riordan will explore some of the differences between homeschooling and remote learning as well as some of what can make homeschooling so special. This is outlined in the article "Homeschooling" by Patrick Farenga in Issue 75 of Pathways to Family Wellness Magazine.

Digital and print issues of the magazine can be ordered here: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/shop

Patrick Farenga continues the work of author/teacher John Holt, first as publisher of Growing Without Schooling magazine from 1985 until 2001, and now at the website johnholtgws.com. Farenga is also a founding member of the Alliance for Self-Directed Education: Self-directed.org

The Mathematicians Lament: https://www.maa.org/external_archive/devlin/LockhartsLament.pdf

It's Back to School Time! Sep 07, 2022

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Welcome back everyone! In this episode Lauren and Dr. Brendan will share about their respective family's choices around education and what they are doing for the current school year.

Digital and print issues of the magazine can be ordered here: https://store.pathwaystofamilywellness.org/content/subscribe

Summer Check-In Aug 17, 2022

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In this episode Lauren McClain and Dr. Brendan Riordan will take a moment to talk about what they're both up to this summer as the conversation unfolds about childhood, parenting, and life. This is a casual and informal episode, however for more in depth articles about some of what is discussed, please check out Pathways to Family Wellness magazine.

Digital and print issues of the magazine can be ordered here: https://store.pathwaystofamilywellness.org/content/subscribe

Lessons Learned from Labor Jun 03, 2022

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In this episode we will get personal and share the recent birth story of our third child with Dr. Brendan and Dr. Amanda. Listen to discover how this one was different from the others, our values surrounding birth, and some empowering thoughts about birth in general.

Digital and print issues of the magazine can be ordered here: https://store.pathwaystofamilywellness.org/content/subscribe

Bruce Lipton, PhD - Your Genes Are NOT Your Destiny May 11, 2022

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In this episode we have a special guest appearance from Bruce Lipton, PhD, renowned cell biologist and lecturer, who will speak with us about the importance of the perinatal period as well as early childhood and how these periods can have a dramatic impact on our future selves, not from the standpoint of genetic determinism, but through the lens of consciousness and programming.

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The Magic of Manifestation Apr 27, 2022

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In this episode we will explore some lighthearted and fun ways in which we make manifest our dreams with specifics highlighted from Issue 71 of Pathways to Family Wellness magazine in an article by Walter Crosson.

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Common vs. Normal and the CDC's Updated Developmental Milestones Apr 06, 2022

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We have a special treat this episode in that we will be speaking with Dr. Martin Rosen, pediatric specialist and chiropractor, about the CDC's updated childhood milestones as well as the difference between common and normal. Has the bar been lowered? Is crawling important? Are we normalizing dysfunction? Find out this and more!

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The Root Cause of Perinatal Mood Disorders Mar 23, 2022

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In this episode Lauren McClain and Dr. Brendan Riordan will discuss Molly Rouse's article, "At the Heart of It: The Root Cause of Perinatal Mood Disorders," appearing in issue 71 of Pathways to Family Wellness Magazine. Digital and print issues of the magazine can be ordered here: https://store.pathwaystofamilywellness.org/content/subscribe

https://www.lifebeyondbirth.com

The Reality of Birth Mar 09, 2022

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In this episode Lauren McClain and Dr. Brendan Riordan will discuss Common Knowledge Trust's article, "The Reality of Birth," appearing in issue 71 of Pathways to Family Wellness Magazine.

Digital and print issues of the magazine can be ordered here: https://store.pathwaystofamilywellness.org/content/subscribe

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