The story follows Digory and Polly, two children who meet while exploring the attics of their adjacent homes in London. They stumble upon Uncle Andrew's study, where they are tricked into using magical rings that allow travel between worlds. Their adventures take them to the desolate world of Charn, where they awaken the evil queen Jadis, and eventually to the creation of Narnia by the lion Aslan. The novel explores themes of creation, good vs. evil, and redemption as Digory and Polly navigate these new worlds and their consequences.
This book, published in 1986, is a compilation of fifty short essays by Robert Fulghum. It emphasizes the importance of basic principles such as sharing, kindness, cleanliness, and a balanced life, which are first learned in kindergarten. Fulghum argues that these simple rules can significantly improve the world if adhered to by adults. The essays cover a wide range of topics, including childhood, death, and the lives of interesting people, and are characterized by their storytelling and humorous tone[2][3][4].
In *Boys Adrift*, Dr. Leonard Sax delves into the scientific literature and draws on more than twenty years of clinical experience to explain why boys and young men are failing in school and disengaged at home. He identifies five key factors: changes in school environments, the impact of video games, the misuse of stimulant medications for ADHD, the presence of endocrine disruptors, and the lack of positive male role models. Sax presents practical solutions, including strategies for educators to re-engage boys in school and tips for parents on managing homework, video games, and medication. The book emphasizes the need to address these issues to improve the well-being and future prospects of boys and young men.
In 'The Anxious Generation', Jonathan Haidt examines the sudden decline in the mental health of adolescents starting in the early 2010s. He attributes this decline to the shift from a 'play-based childhood' to a 'phone-based childhood', highlighting mechanisms such as sleep deprivation, attention fragmentation, addiction, loneliness, social contagion, and perfectionism that interfere with children’s social and neurological development. Haidt proposes four simple rules to address this issue: no smartphones before high school, no social media before age 16, phone-free schools, and more opportunities for independence, free play, and responsibility. The book offers a clear call to action for parents, teachers, schools, tech companies, and governments to restore a more humane childhood and end the epidemic of mental illness among youth.
In 'Girls on the Edge', psychologist and physician Leonard Sax argues that many girls today have a brittle sense of self, appearing confident and strong on the outside but fragile within. Sax identifies four key factors threatening girls' psychological growth: sexual identity, the cyberbubble, obsessions, and environmental toxins. He provides parents with practical tips on limiting social media use, choosing sports, and nurturing their daughters' spirits through female-centered activities. The book offers a compelling and inspiring path to a new future for today's girls and young women.
In 'Why Gender Matters,' Dr. Leonard Sax delves into the biologically programmed differences between boys and girls, discussing how these differences affect their perception, learning, emotional processing, and risk-taking behaviors. The book addresses various issues such as discipline, education, and the impact of social media and video games on children. Sax argues that failing to recognize these differences can lead to reinforcing damaging stereotypes and failing to support children in reaching their full potential. The second edition includes new research on gender non-conforming, LGB, and transgender children, as well as the medicalization of misbehavior and the importance of adapting educational practices to accommodate these differences.
Today, we sit down with Dr. Leonard Sax, family physician and author, to discuss the effects of social media on children and what the upcoming TikTok ban means for our young people. He gives us some insight into the dangers that modern entertainment and the shifting American culture pose to children. We also talk about how bad gentle parenting is for children and how to actually enforce boundaries with kids. And what really are the differences between raising boys and girls, and what does this mean for early childhood schooling?
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Timecodes:
(01:32) Dr. Leonard Sax Introduction
(02:02) TikTok ban
(09:27) Modern American culture harming kids
(25:50) Changing values & respect of elders
(30:28) Permissive vs. gentle parenting
(41:08) How to discipline children
(46:40) Differences in parenting boys and girls
(52:15) Boys vs. girls in education
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Related Episodes:
Ep 963 | The Dangers of Gentle Parenting, SEL & Empathy | Guest: Abigail Shrier
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-963-the-dangers-of-gentle-parenting-sel-empathy/id1359249098?i=1000648254377
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