Shows
Homework is stupidSchool 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. 2021-03-3032 min
Homework is stupidThe Passion & Science of Math with Amanda VanDerHeydenLauren Buongiovanni and founder of Spring Math (www.springmath.com), Amanda VanDerHeyden, PhD, discuss the passion & science of math. 2021-02-0857 min
Homework is stupidWhite Kids: How They Learn about Race PrivilegeLauren 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.2020-11-1054 min
Homework is stupidTiLT Parenting and Differently Wired KidsLauren 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. 2020-09-2351 min
Homework is stupidPolyamorous Families: Real Life FactsLauren Buongiovanni and Dr. Elisabeth Sheff discuss the myths and facts about polyamorous families and their children.2020-08-0351 min
Homework is stupidMyths and Facts: Understanding School ShootersLauren and Dr. Langman discuss warning signs, psychological attributes and surprising facts that you might not know about school shooters. 2020-06-2938 min
Homework is stupidUnderstanding Threat Assessment - For School ViolenceLauren and Dr. Stephanie Leite discuss measuring violence potential in individuals and problem-solving approaches to threat assessment in schools. 2020-05-2539 min
Homework is stupidKindergarten Readiness - Critical FactorsLauren 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.2020-04-2847 min
Homework is stupidAccessing School ServicesLauren 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. 2020-04-1453 min
Homework is stupidEmotional Well-Being During COVID-19Charles Barrett and Susanne Cox discuss emotional well-being for kids, parents and teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic.2020-03-2839 min
Homework is stupidSHAME with Dr. Julie Cradock O’LearyLauren 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.2020-03-1147 min
Homework is stupidAutism Undiagnosed with Dr. Celine SaulnierLauren and Dr. Celine Saulnier discuss what to know and where to go regarding autism spectrum disorder (ASD).2020-02-2042 min
Homework is stupidTransitioning out of High School with Reagan A. NorthLauren and Reagan discuss traditional and non-traditional successful options that are available for students going through transition.2020-01-131h 05
Homework is stupidThe 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.2019-12-0917 min
Homework is stupidThe Psychological Aftermath of School Lockdown Drills with Erika HansonLauren and Ericka discuss what happens during lockdown drills and how students and teachers can be supported in mitigating the potential negative effects.2019-11-2222 min
Homework is stupidHeadaches 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.2019-09-2227 min
Homework is stupidMotivational 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!2019-09-221h 06
Homework is stupidHomework - with guest Erika HansonExploring 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.2019-09-2224 min
Homework is stupidADHD 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.2019-09-2244 min