Are mental health initiatives making things worse? With Carolyn D. Gorman
You may have heard of the book “Bad Therapy” where author Abigail Shrier argues that the mental health industry is harming, not healing, American children. Well today, we are fortunate to be joined by her colleague Carolyn Gorman, who similarly studies mental health solutions- in and out of schools- and their efficacy, or lackthereof. Next week, we will follow up this conversation with an alternate perspective, so stay tuned for the full pairing. Carolyn D. Gorman is a Paulson Policy Analyst at the Manhattan Institute where her research examines how policy changes in the U.S. impact individuals with mental illness. Previously, Gorman was a data science and policy associate at the JPMorgan Chase Institute, an associate research scientist at the Coleridge Initiative, and the senior project manager for mental illness policy at Manhattan Institute. Carolyn’s writing has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, New York Daily News, New York Post, City Journal, National Review, The Hill, and RealClearHealth, in addition to peer reviewed pieces. Carolyn holds a B.A. from Binghamton University and an M.S. in public policy from the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service at New York University.www.nosillyquestionspodcast.com
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How do we get our kids to play independently? With Myriam Sandler of Mothercould
Let me set the scene. The parent is preparing dinner in the kitchen. All three kids are happily playing at various activities of interest. The TV is off. The iPads are absent. Harmony is in the home, every member in flow.Sounds nice right? Well this is the environment our guest, Myriam Sandler, has been able to foster in her own home through thoughtful play. These are skills she has already taught to so many through her community, MotherCould, and today,we’ll be getting in to all the details. Myriam Sandler is the creator of Mothercould (@mothercould), a beloved kids' activity and family lifestyle community trusted by millions of families. As a mother of three, Myriam shares engaging, easy-to-follow video tutorials that offer accessible DIY play ideas, parenting hacks, family travel tips, and more. Mothercould has grown to offer family-friendly, problem-solving products that are also now available at major retailers. Miryam is now launching her first book, Playful by Design: Your Stress-Free Guide to Raising Confident, Creative Kids through Independent Play.Www.nosillyquestionspodcast.com
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What is the real impact of social media on girls? With Kara Alaimo, PhD
Last season’s concluding NSQ was “should we be worried about our boys?” So to launch Season Five, we've decided to shift the spotlight to our girls and spend some time understanding the pressures and challenges for girls in particular when it comes to everyone’s favorite topic: social media. Our expert today, says girls are uniquely impacted by the visual content they’re consuming- and it’s effecting both their offline and online worlds. We hope you enjoy this episode.Kara Alaimo, PhD is a communications professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University, where she created the university’s academic programs in social media. Her book Over the Influence: Why Social Media is Toxic for Women and Girls – And How We Can Take It Back, which explains how social media is affecting every aspect of the lives of women and girls and what we can do about it, was published in March. She has been writing for CNN Opinion about the social impact of social media and issues affecting women and girls since 2016. She is a former spokesperson in the Obama administration and communicator at the United Nations and speaks frequently to parents and students in schools about how to handle kids’ social media use.
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Should we be worried about our boys? With Richard Reeves, President of the American Institute for Boys and Men
Did you know that if you look at high-school GPA’s, the top 10% is 2/3rds female and the bottom 10% is 2/3rds male? That there are twice as many women flying fighter planes as there are men teaching kindergarten? For years there has been a focus on opening access and opportunities for girls, but now experts are saying our boys are in trouble. Our guest today, Richard Reeves, paints a picture for us on the state of boys and what we can do.More on Richard Reeves:Richard Reeves is president of the American Institute for Boys and Men, which he founded in 2023 to raise awareness of the problems of boys and men and advocate for effective solutions. His 2022 book, Of Boys and Men was described as a “landmark” in The New York Times and named a book of the year by both The Economist and The New Yorker. Richard is also non-resident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution in Washington, DC, where he previously directed the Future of the Middle-Class Initiative and the Center on Children and Families. His research focuses on boys and men, inequality, and social mobility.Resources:nosillyquestionspodcast.comhttps://www.instagram.com/nosillyquestionspodcast/
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How will AI impact our kids’ education? With Claire Goldsmith, Principal of Lamplight Education
Artificial Intelligence - just the sound of it transports us to a sci-fi movie. But of course, this is no longer a fiction or a future possibility. We see AI already revolutionizing countless sectors and industries, and it’s coming for education- its impact is imminent, if not already in motion. We’re dying to know if this is a story with a happy ending or if we’re in the horror genre. So stick around for our episode with expert Claire Goldsmith to form a conclusion yourselves.More on Claire Goldsmith;Claire is a consultant and advisor in educational innovation and strategic planning across schools, non-profits, and technology companies. As executive director of the Malone Schools Online Network (MSON) from 2016-2022, she strategically expanded and strengthened the national independent school online learning consortium, led professional development for teachers nationwide, and created innovative new programming.Claire helped develop MSON while serving in the leadership of Stanford Online High School, ultimately as its director of admission and external relations. Previously, Claire taught French and English and coached debate at the Harvard-Westlake School in LA.Claire is the Board Chair of the Enrollment Management Association. She is also Vice President of the Board of trustees of LA’s Wilshire Boulevard Temple, which runs Brawerman Elementary School, a member of the Board of Trustees and co-chair of the Equity Committee of the Winsor School in Boston, her alma mater, a member of the Advisory Council of Geffen Academy of UCLA and Stanford Online High School, and a member of the Institute for Educational Advancement’s Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship Committee. Claire graduated from Harvard College with a degree in history and literature and from the Stanford Graduate School of Education with a master's degree in policy, organization, and leadership studies. She completed graduate work on a Harvard fellowship at the Ecole Normale Supérieure in Paris and was a fellow with Education Pioneers. Her writing has appeared in national publications such as Chalkbeat and The Wall Street Journal, and she has shared expertise on artificial intelligence at national conferences and through webinars, such as with Common Sense Media.Resources:nosillyquestionspodcast.comhttps://www.instagram.com/nosillyquestionspodcast/
About No Silly Questions- An Education Podcast for Parents
Welcome to No Silly Questions, with your hosts Danielle Freilich and Jordana Fruchter, two New York City educators, school leaders and friends. We were inspired to develop No Silly Questions, after noticing how often our friends were calling us with education-related questions for their kids! Asking us for our insight on everything from the different pedagogical approaches, to developmental milestones in the first few years of life, to navigating how to support their child’s learning needs - you name it! We could see there was a need to provide parents with relatable, research-based answers from true experts in the field. On this podcast, you’ll hear from pediatric neuropsychologists, elected school officials, ed. tech entrepreneurs, play advocates, professors of multiple intelligence theory and more to bridge the gap of information and strengthen your parent tool kit. We want all parents to know that there is no such thing as a silly question.
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