Homework is stupid
19 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsHomework is Stupid, by mom/school psychologist, Lauren Buongiovanni, brings together expert opinions and research to explore relevant topics in education.
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Episodes
School Refusal and Other Issues Related To Post-COVID School Re-entry, with Christopher A. Kearney, Ph.D.
March 30, 2021 12:00 - 32 minutes - 21.5 MBLauren Buongiovanni and Dr. Christopher A. Kearny, PhD, discuss the meaning of Schoo Refusal and other issues related to Post-COVID School Re-entry.
The Passion & Science of Math with Amanda VanDerHeyden
February 08, 2021 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBLauren Buongiovanni and founder of Spring Math (www.springmath.com), Amanda VanDerHeyden, PhD, discuss the passion & science of math.
White Kids: How They Learn about Race Privilege
November 10, 2020 14:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBLauren talks to sociologist and author, Margaret Hagerman, Ph.D., to discuss how white kids learn about race and privilege in their everyday lives. Dr. Hagerman's extensive research in this area is presented in her book entitled, White Kids: Growing Up with Privilege in a Racially Divided America.
TiLT Parenting and Differently Wired Kids
September 23, 2020 03:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBLauren Buongiovanni and best-selling author, Deborah Reber, discuss TiLT Parenting and "differently wired™" kids. Debbie is passionate about the idea that being differently wired isn't a deficit - it's a difference.
Polyamorous Families: Real Life Facts
August 03, 2020 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBLauren Buongiovanni and Dr. Elisabeth Sheff discuss the myths and facts about polyamorous families and their children.
Myths and Facts: Understanding School Shooters
June 29, 2020 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBLauren and Dr. Langman discuss warning signs, psychological attributes and surprising facts that you might not know about school shooters.
Understanding Threat Assessment - For School Violence
May 25, 2020 15:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBLauren and Dr. Stephanie Leite discuss measuring violence potential in individuals and problem-solving approaches to threat assessment in schools.
Kindergarten Readiness - Critical Factors
April 28, 2020 16:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBLauren connects with Stephanie Pitts, M.Ed., ET/P and Rachel Kapp, M.A., ET/P - to discuss critical factors regarding kindergarten during this development stage.
Accessing School Services
April 14, 2020 14:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBLauren sits down with Dr. Charles Barrett, Ph.D., NCSP - School Psychologist, Musician, Teacher, and Writer - to discuss ways to access school services for children within a public school system while giving parents the support necessary for academic success.
Emotional Well-Being During COVID-19
March 28, 2020 20:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBCharles Barrett and Susanne Cox discuss emotional well-being for kids, parents and teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
SHAME with Dr. Julie Cradock O’Leary
March 11, 2020 02:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBLauren and Dr. Julie Cradock O’Leary discuss the concept of shame and its impact on students. They explore effective classroom techniques and suggest ways to parent without shame.
Autism Undiagnosed with Dr. Celine Saulnier
February 20, 2020 04:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBLauren and Dr. Celine Saulnier discuss what to know and where to go regarding autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Transitioning out of High School with Reagan A. North
January 13, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBLauren and Reagan discuss traditional and non-traditional successful options that are available for students going through transition.
The STAND method with Margaret Sibley, Ph.D.
December 09, 2019 02:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBLauren discusses this scientifically-proven method of helping your teen improve executive functioning with the inventor of the STAND method.
The Psychological Aftermath of School Lockdown Drills with Erika Hanson
November 22, 2019 01:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBLauren and Ericka discuss what happens during lockdown drills and how students and teachers can be supported in mitigating the potential negative effects.
Headaches and children with Don Ford Ph.D.
September 22, 2019 16:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBLauren and Dr. Ford discuss prevalence of headaches in kids, what it means and what to do if your child or student suffers from headaches.
Motivational interviewing for parents and their children with Reagan North, Ph.D.
September 22, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBLauren and Dr. North discuss a proven way to communicate better with your kids - especially adolescents!
ADHD with Margaret Sibley, Ph.D.
September 22, 2019 06:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBLauren and Dr. Sibley explore the more practical ways that ADHD effects kids, teens and young adults. A review of current research and practice is presented.
Homework - with guest Erika Hanson
September 22, 2019 06:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBExploring the concept of homework - is it really effective in improving academic performance or just a way to make everyone, including parents, miserable? Lauren and Erika explore current practice and a look at what the research indicates.