Navigating the AI Frontier: A Dialogue on Education
Join Sam Shapiro and Dr. Alex Curtis in a critical exploration of artificial intelligence in education.
Raising Happy Kids: The Power of Embracing Their Natures
When we learn to accept, we offer a priceless gift. After all, our children yearn for our love and elated acceptance. Can we give them this? Even just a single sincere moment can last a lifetime.
From Diet to Dreams: Building Healthier Habits for Kids
Join Sam Shapiro, head of school at Marin Montessori School, and special guest Anahad O’Connor, a Washington Post health columnist and award-winning author, as they explore the intersection of nutrition, sleep, and overall well-being for our youngest generation.
Beyond the Code: AI’s Impact on Education
Explore the dynamic intersection of artificial intelligence and education with Sam Shapiro and Noah Orgish who discuss the evolving role of AI in the classroom, highlighting the importance of critical thinking and creative teaching strategies.
Affluence and Anxiety: Raising Grounded Kids in a High-Pressure World
In this eye-opening episode of Grounded and Soaring, Sam Shapiro, Head of Marin Montessori School, speaks with Dr. Madeline Levine, a psychologist renowned for her insights into the paradoxes of parenting in prosperity.
Purposeful Play: Fostering Athletic Joy
In this episode of Grounded and Soaring, join Sam Shapiro and his guests – all parents at Marin Montessori and professionals in sports and education – as they delve into cultivating a love for physical activity and sportsmanship in children.
The Happiness Path is the Meaningful Path
While happiness is ephemeral and dependent on circumstances meeting our wants, meaning connects us to values, relationships, and histories that are deep-rooted.
Facing the Climate Crisis: A Family’s Emotional Guide
Delve into this episode where we unravel how to guide our children through climate anxiety with empathy and understanding
Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids: Insights from an SEL Expert
From the time our children are born, they start the journey of becoming more and more independent of us. They separate from our bodies. Then they learn to eat food. They learn to move. At each of these milestones, they are becoming more physically independent.
Navigating Dopamine Nation: Parenting in the Age of Immediate Gratification
In this episode of Grounded and Soaring, we dive deep into the challenges of parenting in an age of instant gratification and digital distractions.
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