Podcast Episodes

AI and reading

AI tools are increasingly being used to read aloud to children, becoming part of daily routines at home and in school. For busy families, it’s easy t…

5 hours ago

Bullying in elementary school

Bullying is more common in elementary schools than parents might expect. About one in four children report being bullied at school, and the negative …

1 week ago

College choice and AI

Choosing a college used to mean campus tours, college fairs, and meeting with counselors. But a new report from the Education Advisory Board says tha…

2 weeks ago

National Safety Month

Many parents have mixed feelings when their child becomes a licensed driver. There’s the relief of spending less time behind the wheel, shuttling kid…

3 weeks ago

Commencement season

As we head into summer, commencement speakers across the country are sharing words of wisdom with high school and college students. The messages are …

4 weeks ago

Sun safety (Encore)

This summer, many students are spending their days at the beach instead of the classroom. While soaking up the sun can boost our vitamin D, exposure …

1 month ago

Living with siblings

Sibling relationships are complicated. For many, it’s the only relationship that lasts from childhood to adulthood. Siblings are our first friends an…

1 month, 1 week ago

Preparing for graduation (Encore)

As rites of passage go, few are as momentous as college graduation. The commencement ceremony marks the end of one journey and the beginning of anoth…

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Seeking summer jobs

A summer job gives kids more than spending money. It builds grit: showing up, taking feedback, and sticking with a task when it’s not easy. 

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Helping students plan for life beyond campus

College is full of choices, and many students feel pressure to get it all right. Life Design, launched at the College of Charleston in 2025, uses des…

2 months ago