What if ALL children are good at math?  In this episode, I am joined by mom and founder of Ready Set Learn, Navi Riar, as we dive into how math can be problematic in schools, but how we can shift it to be a beautiful subject for ALL kids. We dive into Navi's experience as a math teacher, the pitfalls with teaching and learning this subject, and tangible ways to shift your mindset as a parent and child. By the end of this episode, you will leave the conversation feeling empowered to learn and teach math for every child, including yours.  In this episode, we cover:1) The pitfalls with teaching math 2) How to be an empowered math parent   3) Tangible ways to support your child in math Navi Riar (Founder of Ready Set Learn):Navi Riar is a credentialed Math Educator with sixteen years of classroom experience. She is the founder of Ready Set Learn and writes custom math programs for after school programs and districts. Navi is passionate about making math accessible for all children using a hands-on approach and shares best practices to empower families to help their children with math.Instagram: @mathteachermomblog

What if the school you worked out was inherently conscious? In this podcast episode, I explore my first month of teaching at my new job, and all the ways in which it is conscious. I explore the cultural ways to support every child, and how my day-to-day is built in as a partner to my students. By the end of this episode, you will understand my love for my job and also how conscious classrooms do exist in certain schools.  In this episode, I cover:1) Why I Love My New Teaching Job 2) Two-Three Conscious Practices at my School  3) What You Can Look For in your Own SchoolConnect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consultkomalLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/consultkomalWebsite: https://thekomalshah.comBook: https://www.amazon.com/Raise-Your-Hand-Consciousness-Education-Enjoying the show? Leave a rating and review and help more parents find this podcast!

What if AI is a powerful tool for schools?In this episode, I am joined by expert Dr. Sabba Quidwai, founder of Designing Schools and former education executive at Apple . We dive into the fears that come with AI technology, and why parents shouldn't fall into the trap of resisting new innovations in our schools. We dive intro Dr. Sabba's practice of leading with a culture of empathy, and utilizing design thinking to empower educators to transform learning experiences with tech. By the end of this episode, you will leave the conversation with hope for the future of AI, and believe that education can be a more inclusive space with AI.  In this episode, we cover:1) The mental fears around AI 2) The integration of AI in schools 3) How a parent can support their child and AI Dr. Sabba Quidwai (Founder of Designing Schools):Dr. Sabba Quidwai is a passionate advocate for reimagining education and believes that a culture of innovation begins with a culture of empathy. Starting her journey as a high school teacher, she harnessed her innate drive to transform learning, which eventually propelled her into executive roles with the University of Southern California and Apple Education. Today, Dr. Quidwai applies her comprehensive understanding of design thinking and AI to guide organizations in crafting future-ready, human-centered educational environments. Her work empowers individuals with the knowledge, skills, and mindsets required to thrive in an AI-driven world.Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabba-quidwai/Website: https://designingschools.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designing_schools/

Life has a funny way of working out - and I'm telling you why. In this podcast episode, I explore my BIG decision of going back to become a teacher. I speak to the five years that I took off, why I left the classroom in the first place, and what brought me back to where I am today. This episode is vulnerable, and shares with parents on the non-linearity of education. In this episode, I cover:1) Why I Left the Classroom in 20182) The Growth of the Pandemic Years 3) Three reasons why I'm Going Back to Teach Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consultkomalLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/consultkomalWebsite: https://thekomalshah.comBook: https://www.amazon.com/Raise-Your-Hand-Consciousness-Education-Enjoying the show? Leave a rating and review and help more parents find this podcast!

How do you choose the RIGHT school for your child? In this episode, I am joined by guest Lauren Pinto, a former teacher and a mother. We dive into the journey of choosing a school for your child, and why parents fall into the marketing trap of schools, rather than figuring out what they truly want for their child.  We discuss how Lauren chose a school for her daughter, and the many questions she asked herself to make a final decision. By the end of this episode, you will leave the conversation with tangible ways to make a school decision, and how values play a key role to find the best environment for your child to thrive in.  In this episode, we cover:1) The inner battle of parenting and schooling 2) Questions to ask yourself when choosing a school 3) How to find an environment that fits your child Lauren Pinto (Founder of Ambitious Ed, Education Technology Specialist)Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-s-pinto/Website: https://www.ambitioused.com/Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consultkomalLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/consultkomalWebsite: https://thekomalshah.comBook: https://www.amazon.com/Raise-Your-Hand-Consciousness-Education-Enjoying the show? Leave a rating and review and help more parents find this podcast!

What if college license plates are the reason we aren't innovating education? 🎓In this podcast episode, I explore the idea that our identification with old ideals of success as parents are holding our society back from truly innovating education for the future. I speak to how unconsciously taking pride  in our college diplomas and the status of our jobs may be hindering your kids, and all kids. I ask every parent a key question: are you still identifying with education the old way? In this episode, I cover:1) What it means to identify with the old paradigm 2) Why success needs to be redefined for every parent 3) Four ways for parents to take inventory of their current spaces Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consultkomalLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/consultkomalWebsite: https://thekomalshah.comBook: https://www.amazon.com/Raise-Your-Hand-Consciousness-Education-Enjoying the show? Leave a rating and review and help more parents find this podcast!

How did our schooling affect us in adulthood? In this episode, I breakdown my own experience of the ways in which my  K-12 schooling  had negative consequences for me when I got to my 20s and 30s. I speak to the battle against perfectionism, needing validation from others, and constantly striving to achieve. I ask every parent a key question: If we keep going the same way, what will be the cost for all kids in the future? In this episode, I cover:1) My own battle with perfectionism 2) The four ways in which schools deny kids internal validation 3) The "why" behind going against the grain of achievement as a parent Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consultkomalLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/consultkomalWebsite: https://thekomalshah.comBook: https://www.amazon.com/Raise-Your-Hand-Consciousness-Education-Enjoying the show? Leave a rating and review and help more parents find this podcast!

How do you support your child's dreams over the summer? In this episode, I am joined by guest Matt Barnes, a Parenting Education Coach and parent of three. We dive into the term summer "vacation", and why parents fall into a trap of summer camps.  We discuss the importance of guiding summer learning as a parent, and co-creating a learning experience that your child will remember year-over-year. By the end of this episode, you will leave the conversation with tangible ways to plan your child's summer learning, and support them towards their BIG dreams and mission for the world.  In this episode, we cover:1) Why summer camps are not the best solution 2) Creating a dream map for your child's summer learning 3) The role of a parent in supporting your child during the summer Matt Barnes (Founder of The Education Game) Motto: Parenting is the ultimate career. All other careers exist to support the ultimate career. I help parents improve.Website: www.mattcbarnes.com Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consultkomalLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/consultkomalWebsite: https://thekomalshah.comBook: https://www.amazon.com/Raise-Your-Hand-Consciousness-Education-Enjoying the show? Leave a rating and review and help more parents find this podcast!

How do you equip your child to navigate the emotions in school?In this episode, I am joined by guest Mansi Parikh, a Conscious Parenting Coach and parent of three. We dive into the emotional cost of a school day, and how to support your child to navigate the day effectively.  We discuss the importance of emotionally regulating as a parent, and how to breathe through the issues that your child may face daily. By the end of this episode, you will leave the conversation with tangible ways to support your child's emotional needs, and to equip them with tools to be successful both at home and in their learning.  In this episode, we cover:1) Why emotional regulation in school is difficult for children 2) How to emotionally regulate yourself as a parent 3) Specific ways to support your child emotionally  before and after school Connect with Mansi Parikh (Founder of Coaching and Compassion) Mansi is a Certified Conscious Parenting Coach Practitioner with a background in Communications and Psychology. Her mission is to bring Purpose back to Parenting. She works closely with her clients (parents/Mothers) to understand and improve parent-child and family dynamics. Parenting is harder now than ever and many have lost so much of the joy and passion behind what Parenthood can offer us. In working with her clients, Mansi is able to help her clients make sense of their parenting struggles and turn them into parenting successes.Website: www.coachingandcompassion.com IG: @coachingandcompassionConnect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consultkomalLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/consultkomalWebsite: https://thekomalshah.comBook: https://www.amazon.com/Raise-Your-Hand-Consciousness-Education-Enjoying the show? Leave a rating and review and help more parents find this podcast!

As a teacher, I always felt like I failed. In this episode, I share a personal anecdote that led me to believe that I failed as a teacher for every parent's child. With a system that is built on urgency and lack of time, it could feel that the emotional needs of my students were constantly unmet. This episode goes into a vulnerably place and provides insights to every parent on how an educator feels in the classroom. In this episode, I cover:1) The emotional needs of students 2) The ways in which I failed as a teacher3) How we can combat this as both an educator and as a parentMentioned in Podcast:Mark Brackett's book - Permission to Feel Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consultkomalLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/consultkomalWebsite: https://thekomalshah.comBook: https://www.amazon.com/Raise-Your-Hand-Consciousness-Education-Enjoying the show? Leave a rating and review and help more parents find this podcast!