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Do Kids Have Too Much Homework?

Posted August 16, 202200:31:41

Homework researcher Dr. Harris Cooper joins the podcast to help us answer a question from Highlights reader: “What is homework for anyway?” Listen...

How much is too much screentime?

Posted April 20, 202200:24:55

The pandemic has accelerated a trend — kids are consuming more and more digital media. Common Sense Media’s Erin Wilkey Oh joins the podcast to...

Kids’ Letters About Sexual Abuse

Posted April 12, 202200:25:43

This episode contains sensitive content about the sexual abuse of children and may be upsetting to some listeners. Tune in for an open, honest discussion...

Sharing Climate Change Hope with Kids

Posted April 5, 202200:26:21

Many of today’s kids are worried about climate change. Climate scientist and expert communicator Dr. Katherine Hayhoe joins the podcast for a hope-filled...

Children and Grief

Posted March 29, 202200:40:37

The majority of kids will at some point grieve a loved one. It’s a normal part of childhood we often don’t talk about enough. How does a child’s...