About this episode

The episode discusses timeless parenting principles and the importance of allowing children downtime amidst academic pressures.

People in this episode

Host: Stephanie Seferian

Guests: Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, Dr. Roberta Michnick Golinkoff

Topics covered

• timeless parenting
• child development
• downtime for kids
• academic pressure
• parenting strategies

Keywords

• parenting
• child psychology
• academic benchmarks
• downtime
• educational gadgets

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Einstein Never Used Flashcards: How Our Children Really Learn–And Why They Need to Play More and Memorize Less, Trouble in Toyland 2025: A.I. bots and toxics present hidden dangers (via PIRG)

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