Joan Spoerl of The Literacy Cooperative as Director of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library book-gifting program, a former kindergarten teacher of 10 years, avid volunteer, world changer and encyclopedia is back for part two! This second half really digs into a lot of specific details about best practices for parenting and educating side by side (which is no easy feat). Joan talks boundaries and literacy for parents and adults alike as well as all The Literacy Cooperative has to offer. Donate to this amazing organization here. Listen in now!

Key Takeaways

If you don't take away anything else, these are the two most important items:

1. The Literacy Cooperative provides support for the entire family to develop better literacy skills

2. Joan Spoerl is a human library

[00:03:08] Limiting screen time for children

[00:06:04] Goldilocks effect in brain development

[00:10:13] Feeding your child's interests

The Importance of Setting Boundaries in Early Childhood Development

[00:12:57] Remember quality as much as quantity

[00:17:32] Routines & Environment, Especially Sleep

[00:22:43] Importance of imaginative & unstructured play

[00:32:51] Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

[00:35:08] Long-term literacy program support

What to Expect Out of Our Series

Where to Find Joan

Email – jspoerl@literacycooperative.org
LinkedIn – Joan Spoerl
Instagram – Joan Spoerl

Where to Find The Literacy Cooperative

Website – TheLiteracyCooperative.Org
LinkedIn – The Literacy Cooperative
Instagram – LiteracyCoop
Facebook – The Literacy Cooperative

Where to Find Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

Website – ImaginationLibrary.com

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E80: Healthy Boundaries, Happy Kids: Part Two