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This episode discusses the impact of disconnection on children's motivation and engagement, featuring insights from educator Amber Chandler.

Have you ever looked at your child and felt that something has shifted in their motivation, their focus or even their engagement? In this episode of Academic Coaching for Parents, I am joined by Amber Chandler, an award-winning educator, author and speaker from New York, with over 20 years of classroom experience. Amber has recently published her book “ Reclaiming Connection ”, published by Routledge, and in today's episode we discuss the key ideas explored in the book. Over the past few years, many parents and educators have reflected on whether something has shifted in children and students. In her work, Amber explores questions around motivation, loneliness, screen use and a growing sense of disconnection both at school and at home. In this conversation, we explore how connection shapes learning, wellbeing and development, and what parents can do to help rebuild stronger relationships and communities around their children. 🎙️ In this episode, we discuss: ✅ How students have changed since the COVID-19 pandemic and what educators are noticing in classrooms ✅ Why loneliness, isolation and disconnection may be influencing motivation and engagement ✅ The role technology, social…

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