Podcast
Lofty Conversations
Hosted by LoftyConvos · EN
Contemplating big ideas and hot topics related to education, parenting, and the human experience.
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Moral Compass
Mar 3, 202400:31:27Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Daphna and Muhammad discuss the topic of moral and character development and how it relates to our identities, our culture, and our parenting. Related ResourcesThe 15 Commitments of Conscious LeadershipNot all of the listed resources are specifically endorsed by Lofty Conversations. However, they are available options for parents seeking more information. Each family must select resources based on their needs, preferences, and values.
Transcribe →Fear
Apr 14, 202300:22:04Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Daphna and Muhammad discuss helping children to manage fear as a parent and an educator.Related ResourcesGo Away, Big Green Monster! By: Ed EmberleyNot all of the listed resources are specifically endorsed by Lofty Conversations. However, they are available options for parents seeking more information. Each family must select resources based on their needs, preferences, and values.
Transcribe →Music Stories
Jan 27, 202300:27:45Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Daphna and Muhammad explore their music stories and consider the role that music played in their upbringing and continues to play in their experience as educators and parents.Related ResourcesSong List"30 Rock Theme" - Jeff Richmond"My Love Does Not Depend on Anything" - Matti Caspi"25 Miles" - Edwin Starr"I Am The Walrus" - The Beatles"Friend Like Me" - Robin Williams (Aladdin Soundtrack)"It's Too Late" - Carol King"Rock Your Body" - Justin Timberlake"Let Me Ride" - Dr. Dre"Lovely Day" - Bill Withers
Transcribe →Negotiations and Motivations
Jan 9, 202300:14:32Tap to summarizeForming a plan, bargaining, and striking a deal all sound like terms to use in the business world, but the art of negotiating can also be viewed as an essential skill in all walks of life. Similarly, understanding the factors and habits that motivate human behavior may also inform our decisions and negotiations, especially as parents and educators. In this episode, Daphna and Muhammad reflect on negotiations, motivations, and how both influence parenting and education. Related ResourcesSwitch: How to Change Things When Change is HardNot all of the listed resources are specifically endorsed by Lofty Conversations. However, they are available options for parents seeking more information about technology, learning, and parenting. Each family must select resources based on their needs, preferences, and values.
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Screen Time
Dec 16, 202200:24:39Tap to summarize"Screen Time" continues to be a topic of discussion for both parents and educators alike. In this episode, Daphna and Muhammad reflect on their own screen time stories while also offering their professional and personal approaches to supporting children in a digital age. Related ResourcesAmerican Psychological Association - Screen Time Article (June 2022)Pew Research Article - Parenting and Screens (July 2020)Common Sense - Parenting, Media, and Everything In-BetweenFamily Screen Time Plan Example from Common Sense and Brooklyn LibraryNot all of the listed resources are specifically endorsed by Lofty Conversations. However, they are available options for parents seeking more information about technology, learning, and parenting. Each family must select resources based on their needs, preferences, and values.
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