Join MacKenzie and Claire Denault, of the well-known social media account Live.Leaf.Learn, as they discuss homeschooling. Claire grew up homeschooled, and is now choosing that lifestyle for her son. She couldn't read until age 12 yet entered college at age 15.

Educational psychologist and author, Dr. Michele Borba, delves into the importance of fostering resilience and life skills in children. Drawing from her expertise in character development and empathy, Dr. Borba shares insights on helping children thrive in today's complex world. Tune in to learn practical strategies for nurturing resilience and preparing children for success in life. Show Notes

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Youth Entrepreneurship Advocate, Brian Weisfeld, shares insights on empowering young minds through entrepreneurship. With a background in building businesses and a dedication to teaching essential life skills, Brian discusses the importance of encouraging kids to start their own businesses and how parents can support young entrepreneurs at home. Show Notes

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VP of Education at Valhallan Esports Training, Chris Baarstad, delves into the positive impact of gaming on children's lives. Exploring how esports can teach valuable life skills to kids through competitive gaming, Chris sheds light on the educational benefits of this rapidly-growing youth esports franchise. Show Notes

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VP of Education at Valhallan Esports Training, Chris Baarstad, delves into the importance of supporting kids' interest in gaming. Exploring how esports can teach valuable life skills to youth, Chris sheds light on the positive impact of competitive gaming in education. Discover more about fostering children's passion for gaming and its educational benefits in this insightful discussion with Chris Baarstad. Show Notes

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Kevin Daniels and Jonathan Taylor, Co-Founder and Community Development Specialist at Fun in Motion Toys, delve into driving children’s interest in STEM learning. There has been a growing recognition of the importance of STEM education in preparing students for the challenges of the future. Traditional methods of teaching these subjects rely heavily on textbooks and lectures, but players like Fun In Motion Toys are now exploring innovative ways to bridge the gap between play and STEM learning. Today, Kevin and Jonathan discuss enhancing STEM learning through physical activity.

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Kevin Daniels and Jonathan Taylor, Co-Founder and Community Development Specialist at Fun In Motion Toys, delve into driving children’s interest in STEM learning. When children are engaged in play, they're not just having fun, they're actively absorbing information, testing boundaries, and developing critical skills. This natural curiosity and desire to explore is the foundation for a love of learning, and STEM fields in particular. Today, Kevin and Jonathan discuss drawing kids to STEM through unique concepts and play.

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Tyler Nicholls, Founder at Kudosy, delves into developing financial literacy in children. Encouraging good money habits early on is crucial, but how do we effectively incentivize these behaviors? The Kudosy platform offers a risk-free environment where kids can practice money management and where parents can observe, acknowledge, and reward their responsible financial choices. Today, Tyler discusses how to incentivize kids' good financial behavior.

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