Homework is Stupid, by mom/school psychologist, Lauren Buongiovanni, brings together expert opinions and research to explore relevant topics in education.
School Refusal and Other Issues Related To Post-COVID School Re-entry, with Christopher A. Kearney, Ph.D.
Lauren Buongiovanni and Dr. Christopher A. Kearny, PhD, discuss the meaning of Schoo Refusal and other issues related to Post-COVID School Re-entry.
8 Feb 2021
The Passion & Science of Math with Amanda VanDerHeyden
Lauren Buongiovanni and founder of Spring Math (www.springmath.com), Amanda VanDerHeyden, PhD, discuss the passion & science of math.
10 Nov 2020
White Kids: How They Learn about Race Privilege
Lauren 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.
23 Sept 2020
TiLT Parenting and Differently Wired Kids
Lauren 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.
3 Aug 2020
Polyamorous Families: Real Life Facts
Lauren Buongiovanni and Dr. Elisabeth Sheff discuss the myths and facts about polyamorous families and their children.
29 Jun 2020
Myths and Facts: Understanding School Shooters
Lauren and Dr. Langman discuss warning signs, psychological attributes and surprising facts that you might not know about school shooters.
25 May 2020
Understanding Threat Assessment - For School Violence
Lauren and Dr. Stephanie Leite discuss measuring violence potential in individuals and problem-solving approaches to threat assessment in schools.
28 Apr 2020
Kindergarten Readiness - Critical Factors
Lauren 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.
14 Apr 2020
Accessing School Services
Lauren 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.
28 Mar 2020
Emotional Well-Being During COVID-19
Charles Barrett and Susanne Cox discuss emotional well-being for kids, parents and teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
11 Mar 2020
SHAME with Dr. Julie Cradock O’Leary
Lauren 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.
20 Feb 2020
Autism Undiagnosed with Dr. Celine Saulnier
Lauren and Dr. Celine Saulnier discuss what to know and where to go regarding autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
13 Jan 2020
Transitioning out of High School with Reagan A. North
Lauren and Reagan discuss traditional and non-traditional successful options that are available for students going through transition.
9 Dec 2019
The STAND method with Margaret Sibley, Ph.D.
Lauren discusses this scientifically-proven method of helping your teen improve executive functioning with the inventor of the STAND method.
22 Nov 2019
The Psychological Aftermath of School Lockdown Drills with Erika Hanson
Lauren and Ericka discuss what happens during lockdown drills and how students and teachers can be supported in mitigating the potential negative effects.
22 Sept 2019
Headaches and children with Don Ford Ph.D.
Lauren and Dr. Ford discuss prevalence of headaches in kids, what it means and what to do if your child or student suffers from headaches.
22 Sept 2019
Motivational interviewing for parents and their children with Reagan North, Ph.D.
Lauren and Dr. North discuss a proven way to communicate better with your kids - especially adolescents!
22 Sept 2019
ADHD with Margaret Sibley, Ph.D.
Lauren 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.
22 Sept 2019
Homework - with guest Erika Hanson
Exploring 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.
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