How early is it appropriate for your child to start learning about history, social studies, and science, and how will starting this process affect their vocabulary and reading ability in their schooling? I’m sitting down with Natalie Wexler to discuss what’s being taught in schools, the impact of core knowledge in early education, and why reading comprehension is about more than just reading at their grade level.

What is the best way to talk to children about loss or grief or death? Whether it’s the death of a family member or a pet, or loss like divorce or moving or losing friends, it can be a hard discussion to have. On this week’s episode of the podcast, I’m joined by Elena Lister and Michael Schwartzman to talk about their book, Giving Hope, which will help you have some of these tough conversations.

Do you feel like your kids are spending too much time on their screens? Does it seem like kids these days don’t get nearly as much recess time as they used to? Are you worried about how that affects them? In this week’s episode, we’ll talk all about gross motor skill development and how you can play an important role in making sure your kids are getting the movement they need.

Has your child ever hit their head, leaving you concerned about how it might impact their brain? Have you ever wondered what exactly is going on inside their tiny little heads? Join Dr. Tervort and me for a great discussion on how to tell if your child’s brain is injured, how the activities that help us heal also help us grow, and how to guide your children to eat foods that will support their brains.