What's Going on in My Kid's Brain?

Episode 18 of the Notes from the Backpack: A PTA Podcast podcast, hosted by National PTA, titled "What's Going on in My Kid's Brain?" was published on April 21, 2020 and runs 25 minutes.

April 21, 2020 ·25m · Notes from the Backpack: A PTA Podcast

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Summary

Sometimes you can’t help but wonder, what is my kid thinking? While it may seem like our kid’s actions and reactions are random and unpredictable, you can discover a lot when you dig into the science of learning. We spoke with Dr. Brandi Kenner, senior consultant at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, about how a child’s brain works. She shared essential information for understanding your child’s responses and helpful strategies for teaching them how to manage their emotions and behavior.

Episode Description

Sometimes you can’t help but wonder, what is my kid thinking? While it may seem like our kid’s actions and reactions are random and unpredictable, you can discover a lot when you dig into the science of learning. We spoke with Dr. Brandi Kenner, senior consultant at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, about how a child’s brain works. She shared essential information for understanding your child’s responses and helpful strategies for teaching them how to manage their emotions and behavior.

Resources:

Read “Understanding Your Teenager’s Brain” for more insights into the science of learning
Discover helpful resources for families and educators on the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative’s COVID-19 webpage
Find online early childhood resources for language and literacy development at CoxCampus.org
Follow Dr. Kenner on Twitter at @BrandiKenner and visit ChoiceFilledLives.org to learn more about her work

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