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Educational psychologist and author, Dr. Michele Borba, delves into the importance of fostering resilience and life skills in children. Drawing from her expertise in character development and empathy, Dr. Borba shares insights on helping children thrive in today's complex world. Tune in to learn practical strategies for nurturing resilience and preparing children for success in life. Show NotesConnect With: Dr. Michele Borba: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn

Youth Entrepreneurship Advocate, Brian Weisfeld, shares insights on empowering young minds through entrepreneurship. With a background in building businesses and a dedication to teaching essential life skills, Brian discusses the importance of encouraging kids to start their own businesses and how parents can support young entrepreneurs at home. Show NotesConnect With: Brian Weisfeld: Website // LinkedIn 2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn

VP of Education at Valhallan Esports Training, Chris Baarstad, delves into the positive impact of gaming on children's lives. Exploring how esports can teach valuable life skills to kids through competitive gaming, Chris sheds light on the educational benefits of this rapidly-growing youth esports franchise. Show NotesConnect With: Chris Baarstad: Website // LinkedIn 2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn

VP of Education at Valhallan Esports Training, Chris Baarstad, delves into the importance of supporting kids' interest in gaming. Exploring how esports can teach valuable life skills to youth, Chris sheds light on the positive impact of competitive gaming in education. Discover more about fostering children's passion for gaming and its educational benefits in this insightful discussion with Chris Baarstad. Show NotesConnect With: Chris Baarstad: Website // LinkedIn 2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn

Kevin Daniels and Jonathan Taylor, Co-Founder and Community Development Specialist at Fun in Motion Toys, delve into driving children’s interest in STEM learning. There has been a growing recognition of the importance of STEM education in preparing students for the challenges of the future. Traditional methods of teaching these subjects rely heavily on textbooks and lectures, but players like Fun In Motion Toys are now exploring innovative ways to bridge the gap between play and STEM learning. Today, Kevin and Jonathan discuss enhancing STEM learning through physical activity. Connect With: Kevin Daniels: Website // LinkedIn 2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn

Kevin Daniels and Jonathan Taylor, Co-Founder and Community Development Specialist at Fun In Motion Toys, delve into driving children’s interest in STEM learning. When children are engaged in play, they're not just having fun, they're actively absorbing information, testing boundaries, and developing critical skills. This natural curiosity and desire to explore is the foundation for a love of learning, and STEM fields in particular. Today, Kevin and Jonathan discuss drawing kids to STEM through unique concepts and play.Connect With: Kevin Daniels: Website // LinkedIn 2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn

Tyler Nicholls, Founder at Kudosy, delves into developing financial literacy in children. Encouraging good money habits early on is crucial, but how do we effectively incentivize these behaviors? The Kudosy platform offers a risk-free environment where kids can practice money management and where parents can observe, acknowledge, and reward their responsible financial choices. Today, Tyler discusses how to incentivize kids' good financial behavior.Connect With: Tyler Nicholls: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn

Tyler Nicholls, Founder at Kudosy, delves into developing financial literacy in children. Despite its importance for family stability and a healthy economy, financial literacy isn't prioritized in the traditional school system. This means the responsibility falls on parents to equip their children with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the world of personal finance. Today, Tyler discusses building good financial habits in kids.Connect With: Tyler Nicholls: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn

Founder and Director at News Literacy Lab, Jodie Jackson, delves into the impact of media on mental health, emphasizing the use of positive psychology to enhance young people's well-being through their media consumption. Understanding the influence of media on mental health is crucial for fostering a positive digital environment for the younger generation. Join Jodie as she shares insights on promoting media literacy and mental well-being among children. Show NotesConnect With: Jodie Jackson: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn

David Vinca, Founder and CEO of SparkSpace, delves into gamified learning. In a classroom of over 30 students, teachers face challenges in providing individualized instruction at varying academic levels. However, solutions like eSpark use a combination of assessments, educational games, and student interests to create engaging learning experiences that meet each child where they are. Today, David discusses getting playful with K-5 math and reading.Connect With: David Vinca: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn