We’ve had a slew of amazing guests on our Spawned podcast recently, who have offered helpful advice on how to raise our kids. This week, we add another one to the list: Dr. Madeline Levine, a New York Times bestselling author, whose book Ready or Not: Preparing Our Kids to Thrive in an Uncertain and Rapidly Changing World, is now at the top of our parenting must-reads.
On this episode, she shares stories and insights gained from years of experience as a psychologist and researcher, all of which we think you’ll find immensely fascinating and actionable. From “soft skills” (and why they are hardly “soft”) to mental health issues in teens and what’s causing them, to what parents can do right now to teach their kids things many of us originally thought you were just born with, Liz and I are still talking about how informative this episode was, and we hope you will too.
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And PSST: stick around after the show! We have a special SPAWNED EXTRA surprise for you at the end of this episode that you won’t want to miss.
If you loved this episode with Dr. Levine, you’ll love our past episodes with Dr. Ken Ginsburg. Take a listen!
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Our Cool Picks of the Week
Madeline: You can’t help but be inspired by the performance by 11-year old Nandi Bushell with the Foofighters!
Liz: This cold brew maker is the best! (And it’s under $30!)
Kristen: These Penguin Mini books are a great way to get your reading in and stay off your phone when you’re on the go.
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