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The KindlED Podcast explores the science of nurturing children's potential and creating empowering learning environments through microschooling. Powered by Prenda, 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 curiosity, motivation, and well-being in young learners. Do you have a question, topic, or story you'd like to share with us? Get in touch at podcast@prenda.com.
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Apr 4, 2023 • 46min
Episode 03: Giving Children More Control. A Conversation with Bill Stixrud.
In episode 3 of The KindlED Podcast, hosts Kaity Broadbent and Adriane Thompson talk with Bill Stixrud, co-author of "The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control over Their Lives."Dr. William (Bill) R. Stixrud is a clinical neuropsychologist, founder of The Stixrud Group, a member of the teaching faculty at Children's National Medical Center, and an assistant professor of psychiatry and pediatrics at the George Washington University School of Medicine. He is the author, with Ned Johnson, of the bestseller "The Self-Driven Child." He is also a frequent lecturer on adolescent brain development, stress & more. 📚 Want to read "The Self-Driven Child?" Buy it here.Got a story to share or question you want us to answer? Send us a message!About the podcastThe 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 • 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

Mar 21, 2023 • 60min
Episode 02: What’s the real goal? What’s your real role?
In this episode of The KindlED Podcast, hosts Kaity Broadbent and Adriane Thompson dive deep into the real goals and roles of adults in empowering young minds. Explore how embracing a growth mindset and creating relationship-driven learning environments can significantly impact child development and emotional well-being. Through engaging analogies and reflective exercises, you’ll also learn practical strategies to shift from a control-based approach to a mentorship role that fosters autonomy and resilience in children. Tune in to discover how you can help you better support the young people in your life and create environments that “kindle.”Relevant links:Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor FranklThe Dot by Peter H. Reynolds Make teaching fun again… The 3 ShiftsGiving Children More Control. A Conversation with Bill StixrudBuilding Healthy Brains. A Conversation with Ned JohnsonGot a story to share or question you want us to answer? Send us a message!About the podcastThe 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 • 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

Mar 7, 2023 • 36min
Episode 01: Welcome to KindlED
In our very first episode of The KindlED Podcast, hosts Kaity Broadbent and Adriane Thompson introduce KindlED's mission, share their journey to Prenda, and discuss the importance of empowering learners.Got a story to share or question you want us to answer? Send us a message!About the podcastThe 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 • 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