SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE

Teach Your Kids: Website | LinkedIn | X | Instagram | Substack | Facebook

Manisha: LinkedIn | X | Instagram | Facebook

Neufeld Institute: Website | Facebook | YouTube

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Teach Your Kids Podcast Episodes

• Homeschooling a Quantum Innovator: Meet 15-Year-Old Jasmine

Teach Your Kids Blog Posts

• But what about "Socialization"?

Books

• Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers - Gordon Neufeld 

Posts 

• Parenting in Stressful Time Part I: How to be Your Child’s “Best Bet”
• Parenting in Stressful Times – Part II: Holding On During the Rebound

Courses/Workshops

• Neufeld Institute
• Neufeld`s Model of Attachment
• Power to Parent

YouTube

• Dr Gordon Neufeld - Becoming the Answer a Child Needs

Miscellaneous

• Neil Postman
• Jean Piaget
• Abraham Maslow 
• B.F. Skinner
• Carl Rogers
• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

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Time Codes

00:00:00 — Introduction: Manisha Snoyer discusses individualized education and social-emotional learning.

00:00:33 — Manisha introduces Dr. Gordon Neufeld, shedding light on his expertise.

00:01:23 — The rise of peer culture is examined.

00:04:57 — Are social skills developed by peer grouping? Manisha seeks Dr. Neufeld's input.

00:07:00 — Dr. Neufeld dissects the role of conflict in development.

00:09:01 — Emotional skills in children: Dr. Neufeld talks about the role of mixed feelings.

00:12:42 — Terminology matters: The word "skills" is put under the microscope

00:15:20 — The importance of parental confidence and love is highlighted.

00:18:03] — Dr. Neufeld introduces 'cascading care'.

00:21:23 — Real-life parenting struggles: Manisha shares anecdotes.

00:26:00 — Dr. Neufeld expresses his concern about homeschooling.

00:29:54 — Power vs. Coercion: A nuanced discussion unfolds.

00:35:00 — Dr. Neufeld argues against sculpting children.

00:41:13 — Manisha debunks the myth that bullying strengthens children.

00:50:31 — Cultivating relationships: Dr. Neufeld and Manisha Snoyer agree that it's never too late or too early. 


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