On Episode 20 of The KindlED Podcast, Kaity and Adriane do a deep dive into the intricate world of brain diversity and neurodivergence, exploring how children and individuals process the world around them uniquely. Their conversation sheds light on the importance of positive language, understanding different brain structures, and advocating for an inclusive education system.This insightful episode also covers:🔥 3 main ways to help support neurodivergent learners;🔥  the critical role of positive language;🔥 how neurodivergent individuals navigate their environments;🔥 the necessity of understanding and empathy;🔥 practical advice and strategies for educators and parents to support neurodivergent learners🔥 the importance of scaffolding, environmental adjustments, and fostering self-advocacy;🔥 and more!Are you ready to shift your paradigm about brain function and embrace the diversity within neurological development? Whether you are a parent, educator, or simply interested in the wonders of the human brain, Episode 20 of The KindlED Podcast offers valuable knowledge, empathy, and tools to support the neurodivergent individuals in your life. Tune in, learn, and become part of the movement towards embracing neurological diversity.🔗 RELEVANT LINKS 🔗🌐 Positive Psychology - https://positivepsychology.com/🎙️ Episode 7 with Dr. Deborah MacNamara - https://prenda.com/podcasts/rest-play-grow-a-conversation-with-dr-deborah-macnamara📖 The Whole-Brain Child - https://www.amazon.com/Whole-Brain-Child-Revolutionary-Strategies-Developing/dp/0553386697/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=580696157740&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9014290&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=6930799891717566837&hvtargid=kwd-38058487196&hydadcr=22561_13493272&keywords=the+whole-brain+child&qid=1698093423&sr=8-1Got a story to share or question you want us to answer? Send us a message!About the podcast:The KindlED Podcast explores the science of nurturing children's potential and creating empowering learning environments.Powered by Prenda Microschools, each episode offers actionable insights to help you ignite your child's love of learning. We'll dive into evidence-based tools and techniques that kindle young learners' curiosity, motivation, and well-being. Got a burning question?We're all ears! If you have a question or topic you'd love our hosts to tackle, please send it to podcast@prenda.com. Let's dive into the conversation together!Important links:• Connect with us on social • Subscribe to The Sunday Spark• Get our free literacy curriculum Interested in starting a microschool?Prenda provides all the tools and support you need to start and run an amazing microschool. Create a free Prenda World account to start designing your future microschool today. More info at ➡️ Prenda.com or if you're ready to get going ➡️ Start My Microschool

On Episode 19 of The KindlED Podcast, Kaity and Adriane are joined by Janine Halloran, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has been working with children, teens, and their families for over 20 years. They discuss the need for coping skills in our rapidly evolving world and the importance of introducing coping strategies when children are calm, emphasizing patience and consistency. This episode also touches on:•  the significance of adults managing their emotions effectively and modeling self-regulation;• coping strategies for children into relaxation, distraction, play, and movement;• the importance of cognitive flexibility;• the value of play in developing social skills;• the challenges teenagers face today;• how to reconnect with your inner child; • coping skills for children, teens, and adults; • and so much more!Coping skills don't have to be this thing where you have to plan, have a list, and follow it. Dive into this episode and learn how to make “coping” a way of life and a way of being. ABOUT THE GUEST: Janine Halloran is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has been working with children, teens, and their families for over 20 years. She has been helping children and teens build their coping skills throughout her career in a variety of settings, including schools, mental health clinics, and in her private practice. She founded Coping Skills for Kids to help children and teens learn healthy and safe ways to manage big feelings. She has written several books, including the bestselling Coping Skills for Kids Workbook, the Coping Skills for Teens Workbook, and the Social Skills for Kids Workbook. She is also the host of the Calm & Connected Podcast and the founder of the Coping Skills Community Hub. Her work has been featured in the Boston Globe, CNN, Huffington Post, and The Skimm® Newsletter. Janine lives in Massachusetts with her husband and two children.Got a story to share or question you want us to answer? Send us a message!About the podcast:The KindlED Podcast explores the science of nurturing children's potential and creating empowering learning environments.Powered by Prenda Microschools, each episode offers actionable insights to help you ignite your child's love of learning. We'll dive into evidence-based tools and techniques that kindle young learners' curiosity, motivation, and well-being. Got a burning question?We're all ears! If you have a question or topic you'd love our hosts to tackle, please send it to podcast@prenda.com. Let's dive into the conversation together!Important links:• Connect with us on social • Subscribe to The Sunday Spark• Get our free literacy curriculum Interested in starting a microschool?Prenda provides all the tools and support you need to start and run an amazing microschool. Create a free Prenda World account to start designing your future microschool today. More info at ➡️ Prenda.com or if you're ready to get going ➡️ Start My Microschool

Garrett Smiley, Co-founder of Sora Schools, joins the hosts to talk about revolutionizing education through meaningful learning experiences. They discuss intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, the importance of mindsets, balancing autonomy and rigor, and using technology to personalize learning.

On Episode 17 of The KindlED Podcast,' hosts Kaity and Adriane are joined by Lael Stone, co-author of 'Raising Resilient and Compassionate Children' and co-creator of Woodline Primary School. The episode explores Lael's journey into education and her mission to foster family wellness through connection and communication. The conversation delves into patterns and conditioning in adults, imprinting in the parent-child relationship, and the need for a paradigm shift in understanding children. The episode also touches on resilience, emotional intelligence, and the impact of trauma, highlighting the importance of healing for both adults and children. You'll leave this episode inspired to embrace a more compassionate and connected approach to raising resilient children.ABOUT THE GUEST: Lael Stone is the co-author of Raising Resilient and Compassionate Children. Lael is an educator, TEDx speaker, consultant, and counselor who has been working with families for over 20 years. She is the co-creator of Woodline Primary School, an innovative new school based on emotional well-being and connection. Lael is the co-host of The Aware Parenting Podcast and a sought-after public speaker who talks candidly about her experiences and her great passion; creating wellness in families through connection and communication.Got a story to share or question you want us to answer? Send us a message!About the podcast:The KindlED Podcast explores the science of nurturing children's potential and creating empowering learning environments.Powered by Prenda Microschools, each episode offers actionable insights to help you ignite your child's love of learning. We'll dive into evidence-based tools and techniques that kindle young learners' curiosity, motivation, and well-being. Got a burning question?We're all ears! If you have a question or topic you'd love our hosts to tackle, please send it to podcast@prenda.com. Let's dive into the conversation together!Important links:• Connect with us on social • Subscribe to The Sunday Spark• Get our free literacy curriculum Interested in starting a microschool?Prenda provides all the tools and support you need to start and run an amazing microschool. Create a free Prenda World account to start designing your future microschool today. More info at ➡️ Prenda.com or if you're ready to get going ➡️ Start My Microschool

 On Episode 16 of The KindlED Podcast, hosts Kaity and Adriane delve into the issue of illiteracy in the country and what to do about it. They also discuss the relevance of literacy in today's society, citing troubling statistics regarding reading difficulties in schools. They also touch on The 'Reading Wars' debate, whole language vs. phonics, and the importance of early exposure to language comprehension. You'll also learn how Kaity's interest in addressing illiteracy began with her curiosity and has since evolved into a passion for teaching children how to read (including the creation of Treasure Hunt Reading). And you'll learn how you can prepare your children for reading success.🔗 RELEVANT LINKS 🔗Treasure Hunt Reading FREE downloadBuy the print version of Treasure Hunt ReadingJoin the Treasure Hunt Reading Facebook groupSold a Story: How Teaching Kids to Read Went So WrongThe Simple View Of ReadingGot a story to share or question you want us to answer? Send us a message!About the podcast:The KindlED Podcast explores the science of nurturing children's potential and creating empowering learning environments.Powered by Prenda Microschools, each episode offers actionable insights to help you ignite your child's love of learning. We'll dive into evidence-based tools and techniques that kindle young learners' curiosity, motivation, and well-being. Got a burning question?We're all ears! If you have a question or topic you'd love our hosts to tackle, please send it to podcast@prenda.com. Let's dive into the conversation together!Important links:• Connect with us on social • Subscribe to The Sunday Spark• Get our free literacy curriculum Interested in starting a microschool?Prenda provides all the tools and support you need to start and run an amazing microschool. Create a free Prenda World account to start designing your future microschool today. More info at ➡️ Prenda.com or if you're ready to get going ➡️ Start My Microschool

Join host Kaity and Adriane as they are joined by Michael Strong, a pioneer in the education world, to discuss the benefits of Socratic teaching. They explore the power of Socratic teaching in developing critical thinking skills, the importance of teaching kids how to think, and the significance of soft skills in education. Michael also shares tips for encouraging curiosity and introduces the Socratic Experience, a virtual school for unengaged high school students.

Kerry McDonald, Senior Education Fellow at FEE, discusses the transition to alternative education and the significance of the school choice movement. Topics include education entrepreneurship, micro schools, nurturing creativity and curiosity, and personal influences on education.

In Episode 13 of The KindlED Podcast, hosts Kaity and Adriane are joined by Andee Martineau. They talk about all things attachment and self-regulation, the importance of staying connected even during challenging moments, and the beauty of maintaining deep, meaningful relationships with our children. Plus, you'll find out how Andee's Connect Method Parenting can transform your relationship with your kids. You'll learn how to be present, pivot, and perceive situations from a lens of connection and love.  👤 ABOUT THE GUEST 👤Andee Martineau is a mom of 6, reformed yeller, and the creator of Connect Method Parenting. She’s on a mission to help moms feel in control, bring the fun back into parenting, and ditch the yelling, corrections, and endless feelings of failure!Can you imagine your kids happily listening to you, helping around the house, confiding in you, and getting along with their siblings? She’s got you covered with simple, scientifically-sound steps to do just that (that actually work. For real!)Got a story to share or question you want us to answer? Send us a message!About the podcast:The KindlED Podcast explores the science of nurturing children's potential and creating empowering learning environments.Powered by Prenda Microschools, each episode offers actionable insights to help you ignite your child's love of learning. We'll dive into evidence-based tools and techniques that kindle young learners' curiosity, motivation, and well-being. Got a burning question?We're all ears! If you have a question or topic you'd love our hosts to tackle, please send it to podcast@prenda.com. Let's dive into the conversation together!Important links:• Connect with us on social • Subscribe to The Sunday Spark• Get our free literacy curriculum Interested in starting a microschool?Prenda provides all the tools and support you need to start and run an amazing microschool. Create a free Prenda World account to start designing your future microschool today. More info at ➡️ Prenda.com or if you're ready to get going ➡️ Start My Microschool

In Episode 12 of The KindlED Podcast, hosts Kaity and Adriane dive deep into the secret to healthy brain development and why kids need strong relationships with the adults in their lives! They tackle the neuroscience and psychology behind what scientists call “attachment theory” and outline how you can start improving relationships with the young people in your life. 🔗 RELEVANT LINKS 🔗📓 The Minnesota Longitudinal Study of Risk and Adaptation - https://innovation.umn.edu/parent-child/📚 Mary Ainsworth: Strange Situation Experiment & Attachment Theory - https://www.simplypsychology.org/mary-ainsworth.html🐒 Harry Harlow and the Nature of Affection - https://www.verywellmind.com/harry-harlow-and-the-nature-of-love-2795255🐀 Environmental programming of stress responses through DNA methylation: life at the interface between a dynamic environment and a fixed genome - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3181727/⛗ Neufeld's Traffic Circle Model of Frustration - https://youtu.be/cLYaQ4WX4xw📗 "Parenting from the Inside Out" by Daniel J. Siegel and Mary Hartzell - https://drdansiegel.com/book/parenting-from-the-inside-out/📘 "Easy to Love, Difficult to Discipline” by Becky Bailey - https://www.amazon.com/Easy-Love-Difficult-Discipline-Cooperation/dp/0060007753📙 "The Power of Showing Up: How Parental Presence Shapes Who Our Kids Become and How Their Brains Get Wired" by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson -  https://www.amazon.com/Power-Showing-Up-Parental-Presence/dp/1524797731/ref=asc_df_1524797731/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=509494905560&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5008202063675897405&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9014290&hvtargid=pla-1062944058409&psc=1Got a story to share or question you want us to answer? Send us a message!About the podcast:The KindlED Podcast explores the science of nurturing children's potential and creating empowering learning environments.Powered by Prenda Microschools, each episode offers actionable insights to help you ignite your child's love of learning. We'll dive into evidence-based tools and techniques that kindle young learners' curiosity, motivation, and well-being. Got a burning question?We're all ears! If you have a question or topic you'd love our hosts to tackle, please send it to podcast@prenda.com. Let's dive into the conversation together!Important links:• Connect with us on social • Subscribe to The Sunday Spark• Get our free literacy curriculum Interested in starting a microschool?Prenda provides all the tools and support you need to start and run an amazing microschool. Create a free Prenda World account to start designing your future microschool today. More info at ➡️ Prenda.com or if you're ready to get going ➡️ Start My Microschool

In Episode 11 of The KindlED Podcast, hosts Kaity and Adriane welcome author and educational expert Ian Rowe. Ian, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, co-founder of Vertex Partnership Academies, and CEO of Public Prep, shares his inspiring story of personal 'coming of agency.' ABOUT THE GUEST:Ian Rowe is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where he focuses on education and upward mobility, family formation, and adoption. Mr. Rowe is also the cofounder of Vertex Partnership Academies, a new network of character-based International Baccalaureate high schools opening in the Bronx in 2022; the chairman of the board of Spence-Chapin, a nonprofit adoption services organization; and the cofounder of the National Summer School Initiative. He concurrently serves as a senior visiting fellow at the Woodson Center and a writer for the 1776 Unites Campaign.Until July 1, 2020, Mr. Rowe was CEO of Public Prep, a nonprofit network of public charter schools based in the South Bronx and Lower East Side of Manhattan. Before joining Public Prep, he was deputy director of postsecondary success at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, senior vice president of strategic partnerships and public affairs at MTV, director of strategy and performance measurement at the USA Freedom Corps office in the White House, and cofounder and president of Third Millennium Media. Mr. Rowe also joined Teach for America in its early days.Mr. Rowe has been widely published in the popular press, including in the New York Post, The Wall Street Journal, and the Washington Examiner. He is often interviewed on talk radio programs. With his forthcoming book "Agency" (Templeton Press, May 2022), Ian Rowe seeks to inspire young people of all races to build strong families and become masters of their own destinies.RELEVANT LINKS:📌 BLACK MEN MAKING IT IN AMERICA: The Engines of Economic Success for Black Men in America: https://www.aei.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/BlackMenMakingItInAmerica-Final_062218.pdfGot a story to share or question you want us to answer? Send us a message!About the podcast:The KindlED Podcast explores the science of nurturing children's potential and creating empowering learning environments.Powered by Prenda Microschools, each episode offers actionable insights to help you ignite your child's love of learning. We'll dive into evidence-based tools and techniques that kindle young learners' curiosity, motivation, and well-being. Got a burning question?We're all ears! If you have a question or topic you'd love our hosts to tackle, please send it to podcast@prenda.com. Let's dive into the conversation together!Important links:• Connect with us on social • Subscribe to The Sunday Spark• Get our free literacy curriculum Interested in starting a microschool?Prenda provides all the tools and support you need to start and run an amazing microschool. Create a free Prenda World account to start designing your future microschool today. More info at ➡️ Prenda.com or if you're ready to get going ➡️ Start My Microschool