The Podcast!

The KindlED Podcast explores how we can create learning environments and adult-child relationships that foster strong mental health, academic excellence, and intrinsic motivation.

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Nurturing Resilience. A Conversation with Lael Stone.

Learn how to embrace a more compassionate and connected approach to raising resilient children.

Listen to our latest episodes

You can expect a new podcast episode every other Tuesday!

Nurturing Resilience. A Conversation with Lael Stone.

Learn how to embrace a more compassionate and connected approach to raising resilient children.

Our National Illiteracy Crisis and What to Do About It.

Discover how to combat illiteracy and prepare your children for reading success with practical tips.

Teaching Kids to Think. A Conversation with Michael Strong.

Learn how to use the Socratic Method to improve children's analytical skills in your home or class.

School Choice: The Future of Education. A Conversation with Kerry McDonald

Attachment & Self-Regulation. A Conversation with Andee Martineau

Learn about attachment and self-regulation, the importance of staying connected, and more.

The Secret to Healthy Brain Development

Unlock the secret to healthy brain development and learn why kids need strong relationships!

The Power of Agency. A Conversation with Ian Rowe.

Ian Rowe speaks on the power of agency, the pillars of life, and his innovative education approach.

The World We Create For Our Kids

Learn how fostering curiosity, resilience, and self-reliance creates empowered learners.

The Nervous System & Joyful Learning. A Conversation with Dr. Debra Em Wilson.

Dr. Debra Em Wilson shows us how to work with kids in ways that support their nervous systems.

The Importance of Play

Hosts Kaity & Adriane explore play's crucial role in childhood learning & development.

Rest. Play. Grow. A Conversation with Dr. Deborah MacNamara

Dr. Deborah MacNamara dives into kids' perceptions and Developmental Theory vs Behaviorism.

The Autonomic Nervous System

Unearth neuroscience's role in emotions and behaviors in this deep dive into the nervous system.

The Dignity of Risk. A Conversation with Dr. Gina Riley

Explore Self-Determination Theory's impact on students with educational psychologist Dr. Gina Riley.

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The Costs & Benefits of Rewards & Punishments

Learn the hidden effects of punishments & rewards on a child's motivation & well-being.

Giving Children More Control. A Conversation with Bill Stixrud.

KindlED hosts discuss giving kids more control with "Self-Driven Child" co-author Dr. Bill Stixrud.

What’s the real goal? What’s your real role?

Empower youth: adult roles, exercises, analogies for perception shifts & nurturing environments.

Side by side of hosts Adriane Thompson & Kaity Broadbent

Welcome to KindlED

KindlED hosts discuss the mission, their Prenda journey, & empowering learners in the debut episode.