Listen "160. Schooling at Home, Pandemic Pods, And Socially Just Parenting With Jen Lumanlan"
Episode Synopsis
Parenting is stressful right now. This is because we are educating our kids at home while juggling work with limited childcare. We are also navigating difficult, important conversations about racism, the pandemic, and world events. How can we regain our sanity and parent in a way that is meaningful? Join us for a conversation with Jen Lumanlan, a child development expert and podcast host from Your Parenting Mojo. During this episode, we explore homeschooling, pandemic pods, and socially just parenting.
Listen and Learn:
How Diana and Debbie are navigating school at home
Homeschooling strategies that foster deep learning and keep kids engaged
How to form a pandemic pod in a socially just way
What is “patriarchy” in parenting and how it harms our children
White privilege in parenting
Actions parents can take against racism
Jen Lumanlan
About Jen Lumanlan
Jen Lumanlan holds an M.S. in Psychology (Child Development) and an M.Ed. She hosts the Your Parenting Mojo podcast which is a reference guide for parents of toddlers and preschoolers based on scientific researchers and the principles of respectful parenting. In each episode, she examines a topic related to parenting and child development from all sides to help parents understand how to make decisions about raising their children. She lives in California with her husband and daughter.
Resources
Your Parenting Mojo Podcast Resources:
Trying to make a decision about homeschooling versus school-based programs?
Looking for resources related to parenting and race?
Want to start a Pandemic Pod? Try the Pandemic Pods 'in a box' course
Want to get started with Homeschooling? Check out The Confident Homeschooler
Other Resources Mentioned:
Nice White Parents Podcast
Yuval Noah Harari on what the year 2050 has in store for humankind
Carol Gilligan on Patriarchy in Parenting with Jen Lumanlan
How to Get Away with Parenting podcast
Urban Intellectual Black History Flashcards
141. Educating Our Kids at Home with Julie Bogart
69. Emotional Intelligence and the Science of Meditation with Dr. Daniel Goleman
159. Challenging Times During Adolescence with Dr. Louise Hayes
78. The Self-Driven Child with Dr. William Stixrud
142. FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) With Patrick McGinnis
9. Children's Emotions: Understanding and Responding to Your Child's Feelings
14. Mindful Parenting
Listen and Learn:
How Diana and Debbie are navigating school at home
Homeschooling strategies that foster deep learning and keep kids engaged
How to form a pandemic pod in a socially just way
What is “patriarchy” in parenting and how it harms our children
White privilege in parenting
Actions parents can take against racism
Jen Lumanlan
About Jen Lumanlan
Jen Lumanlan holds an M.S. in Psychology (Child Development) and an M.Ed. She hosts the Your Parenting Mojo podcast which is a reference guide for parents of toddlers and preschoolers based on scientific researchers and the principles of respectful parenting. In each episode, she examines a topic related to parenting and child development from all sides to help parents understand how to make decisions about raising their children. She lives in California with her husband and daughter.
Resources
Your Parenting Mojo Podcast Resources:
Trying to make a decision about homeschooling versus school-based programs?
Looking for resources related to parenting and race?
Want to start a Pandemic Pod? Try the Pandemic Pods 'in a box' course
Want to get started with Homeschooling? Check out The Confident Homeschooler
Other Resources Mentioned:
Nice White Parents Podcast
Yuval Noah Harari on what the year 2050 has in store for humankind
Carol Gilligan on Patriarchy in Parenting with Jen Lumanlan
How to Get Away with Parenting podcast
Urban Intellectual Black History Flashcards
141. Educating Our Kids at Home with Julie Bogart
69. Emotional Intelligence and the Science of Meditation with Dr. Daniel Goleman
159. Challenging Times During Adolescence with Dr. Louise Hayes
78. The Self-Driven Child with Dr. William Stixrud
142. FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) With Patrick McGinnis
9. Children's Emotions: Understanding and Responding to Your Child's Feelings
14. Mindful Parenting
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