Parenting for the Future

This interview with Erin Williamson from Love 146, delves into the organization's efforts in survivor care, prevention education, and community engagement to combat human trafficking. We discuss the complexities of trafficking, the role of traffickers, the importance of prevention programs, and practical tips for parents to protect children online. This episode features Erin Williamson from Love 146 discussing the realities of child trafficking, risk factors, warning signs, and how communities can work together to prevent and respond to this grave issue. Learn about survivor care, prevention programs, and how to empower children and caregivers with vital safety information.

In this Episode you will learn about: Navigating bigotry as part of a multiracial, multi-religious and multi-ethnic family The power of parental values Why all "isms" are actually connected The role of fear in amplifying all "isms" How to be actively antiracist in your everyday life Why we should not be afraid of sharing true history with our kids A surprising lesson from M&Ms The tribal myth Why what we don't do, don't read and don't talk about shape our kids How we can incentivize enough people to whisper, so that collectively we create a loud roar against racism and oppression

In this Episode you will learn about: The history of the Fresh Air Fund Not defining children based on the communities from which they come The Fresh Air Fund camps and summer curriculum How the Fresh Air Fund serves children year-round How the Fresh Air Fund develops young leaders How families influence the work of the Fresh Air Fund Corporate partners and their role in the work of the Fresh Air Fund How you can support the Fresh Air Fund Why green space and time in the outdoors can change a life for the better

In this Episode you will learn about: The Onyx Family origin story How Onyx built a multi-million-dollar YouTube franchise The role of faith in building a business for positive impact AI and the entertainment industry Opportunities to have positive impact on social media The importance of "finding your lane" Beyond YouTube – how to build a sustainable, scalable entertainment brand Why the world needs more entertainers who spread love

In this Episode you will learn about: The definition of "bias" Surprising forms of bias The roots of biases The ages biases begin to emerge Culture-based Counter Transference The Crawford Bias Reduction Theory The LETUP model Strategies parents can use to reduce bias

In this episode you will learn about: Philosophy – what it is and how it can help us navigate a complicated world How racism shaped the Philosophical Canon The Less Commonly Taught Philosophies (LCTPs) Immanuel Kant's influence on the Philosophical Canon Why teaching Indigenous, African, East Asian, South Asian, and LGBQ+ philosophical traditions can help solve complex problems How philosophy helps us disagree without demonizing How to help your kids develop a philosophical mindset

In this Episode you will learn about: Acute myeloid leukemia The role of a father in shaping a life "Remaindered" kids The far reach of a mother's love How musicals can anchor a parent-child relationship The power of the "village" in raising a child

In this Episode you will learn about: Diana Chao's journey Letters to Strangers The power of youth for youth mental health support Culture Bound Syndromes The importance of family mental health conversations The psychopharmaceutical industry How community and connection save lives

In this Episode you will learn about: ABSee Me Why kids need windows and mirrors to learn Why seeing themselves in their classroom is crucial for every child Why learning materials that reflect the class are the most powerful Goldman Sach's One Million Black Women – Black in Business program Emirates National Schools What parents can do to ensure their child is represented in their learning materials

In this Episode you will learn about: The meaning of intelligence The scientists who developed IQ tests How racism and discrimination shaped the IQ test Eugenics Why standardized tests don't measure intelligence IQ tests most frequently used in the US How IQ tests shape the lives of kids with Down Syndrome and other conditions How to advocate for fairer measures of intelligence

In this Episode you will learn about: The definition of "citizen" Why U.S. schools have failed to teach civics or what it means to live in and support a democracy The ramifications of not understanding our political system How to overcome obstacles to talking to your kids about politics 4 questions to ask your kids when they show interest in politics How to help our kids if they express extremist of violent political views How to register your child vote How our kids are advantaged by learning about our political system and government The basic information you need to start conversations about politics with your kids

In this Episode you will learn about: The reasons all kids should learn programming Hedy, a free, opensource platform to teach kids textual programming The role of natural languages in teaching programming How parents can teach themselves programming The Codasium Program Efforts to make programming a mandatory subject in K-12 schools Why gender stereotypes have no place in STEM education

In this Episode you will learn about: How parents can raising confident, curious, human-centered people The life-shaping power of books and conversations Civic journalism Keys to rebuilding trust in the press and key institutions Why hope is a muscle and how we can make it strong