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History isn’t just a subject in school – kids are already absorbing it in real time through news, culture, and everyday life. How parents talk about historical events at home can shape how kids understand the world, think critically about the past, and apply learnings to their present day. Journalist, historian and creator Garrison Hayes joins host Elise Hu to share how families can make history feel human, engaging, and relevant to current events. Garrison shares what helped him connect with history as a kid, and how he incorporates those learnings into his retellings of historical moments on social platforms today. Together, Elise and Garrison offer practical advice for nurturing curiosity, tackling those “but why?” questions, and helping kids see history as relevant to their present, rather than just facts and figures.

Key Takeaways:
Present history as about the people and lives in it, rather than just facts and figures.
Consider underlying systems or the bigger picture when learning about historical moments.
Nurture your child’s curiosity by having conversations about hard things.
Bring history into everyday life with age-appropriate media from podcasts or books.
Be open to unlearning or refreshing perspectives you might have learned previously.

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