62: The Parenting Bible

Say what you mean, mean what you say and follow through.

Sally Griffin’s take on how to guide and support students to actual life preparedness is the closest thing there is to The Parenting Bible. Her lifetime of experience, and many degrees in education, has led her to take a basic approach to working with children in the school system by being honest, brave and communicating. It is vitally important to the success of a student that parents participate at all levels and teach their kids the endless value of critical thinking.

Originally aired on February 7th, 2023 on KPOV’s The Tuesday Point

40: Respond Rather Than React

We don’t have to be perfect during hard times with children, but we can be present and curious.

Helping students succeed socially and emotionally is the end-goal for parents and teachers, but we all run into tough times one way or another during the process. The best thing we can do for children and ourselves is to stay calm and connected in order to remain regulated and ready to teach. We must demonstrate to kids how to use these skills, be empathetic and create a sense of accountability if they are to develop and practice problem-solving skills that will ultimately benefit all of humanity.

Originally aired on September 13, 2022 on KPOV’s Curiosity Lab