In this episode, I chat with Dr. Judy Wu, PhD Stanford, Professor and Chair of Asian American Studies in the School of Humanities, at the University of California, Irvine. She shares her personal experience on as an Asian immigrant and anecdotes on raising her children in California and Ohio. The following topics were discussed: Overview of the history of Model Minority Uncovering how assumptions could negatively impact Asian American students in the support they receive for mental health and academic interventions The relationship between model minority and systemic discrimination How to have a conversation with children on race: need vs. opportunity Concrete examples of how schools and public institutions can create an inclusive and global understanding of the United States

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. day, I'm airing a special series of intimate and insightful interviews with four Harvard educators and two University of California professors on topics related to Implicit Bias. Our fourth topic of the 6-part series: Special Education. In this episode, I chat with Melanie, Emmy award winning filmmaker, community activist, mother of 3, and former ward of the state. She shares her personal experience raising and advocating for a daughter with Down syndrome. She discusses implicit biases she had as a new parent and biases she has encountered as an educator and parent. She shares a number of resources in this episode, and in addition: Mainstream biases around learning disabilities and how to deal with it  How to "see to believe" for yourself and others How to set expectations for yourself and your child Persistent, Professional, Polite. Ways to advocate for your child How teachers and educators can find their voice when working with children with special needs. How to select the right school for your child

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. day, I'm airing a special series of intimate and insightful interviews with four Harvard educators and two University of California professors on topics related to Implicit Bias. Our second topic of the 6-part series: Gender. Courtney shares her wealth of knowledge on: How to have conversations with your children about gender identity and gender expression What to do when your child asks questions related to pre-defined gender norms Things to watch out for when talking to your daughter or your son How to select an inclusive school for your child What schools can do to diagnose their culture and climate What an inclusive curriculum looks like TONS of quality and research-based resources related to gender and sexuality, in forms of TED talks, books, and organizations

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. day, I'm airing a special series of intimate and insightful interviews with four Harvard educators and two University of California professors on topics related to Implicit Bias. We kick it off today with Privilege: what it is and what it is not, and how we can talk openly about it with young people. As an Equity and Inclusion fellow and Harvard educator, Andrew shares his personal and professional experience on: What privilege is and misconceptions around this word How to talk to our children about privilege Ladder of Inference to frame the sources of our privileges and assumptions Difference between luck and privilege (a question on the 52 Essential Conversations game) How to reevaluate your definitions of a "good" school ...and much more!

"How do I groom my child to be a leader?" "Why can't my child play well with others?" "How can my students work together for the great good?" In this episode, Amanda Dunne Acevedo, an arts educator and teacher trainer, breaks down what collaboration means in classrooms and homes. We discuss why it is important to help children see the bigger picture beyond the basics of a Chores chart. We also point out how flexibility, adaptability, and gratitude fit into collaboration.

I chat with Joe about his role as a High School teacher and Swim Coach on how he cultivates patience in students and athletes. He shares tips on how to navigate among conflicting emotions related to patience, reward, disappointment, effort, failure, and motivation. He shares an insightful approach he learned from an Austrian Olympic swimmer on how to stay motivated when things get tough.

How do I help my child to notice opportunities to be generous? How do I embed the spirit of generosity into our everyday lives? This week, I sit down with Michael to discuss the topic of Generosity. Michael shares his experience as a teacher on how to build a classroom culture that promotes generosity in students. He discusses ways to encourage a class to function as a team. He shares an example of students working together on a mission and stories on how he learned generosity as a child. We discuss how to embed the mindset of generosity into our everyday lives.

In this episode, I chat with Andy Reimer about the concept of Compassion. We discuss the concept of "suffering with" and how it relates to empathy, generosity, and altruism. How do we become open and even seek out the discomfort of "suffering with" ourselves and others? Andy shares his thoughts about fostering the willingness to go on a journey with others, but also cautions the importance of being mindful about the stories and biases that we bring with us.

"How do I get my child to be more creative?" "How will creative thinking help my child thrive in the 21st-century?" Featuring Chelsea Myers as she reflects on her experience working as a 5-12th grade teacher in project-based learning schools and as a neuroscience researcher. We discuss: "The Fourth Grade Slump" of decline in creative thinking 21st-century innovation: "Problem Finders" vs. "Problem Solvers" The power of play, curiosity, failure, and brainstorming Growth mindset language to encourage creative thinking The "Undermining Effect" noted in neuroscience research Center for Childhood Creativity

Why is it important for my child to trust his/her teacher? And vice versa? Hear my interview with Audra Irvine, a passionate high school biology teacher discuss how effective teachers build trust with her students in the classroom starting from day one. She shares tips from her classroom that helps parents and children foster shared mutual respect and confidence in each other, especially when early adolescents act like know-it-alls. She reflects on the connection between trusting in oneself and self-confidence.