Parenting Within Reason
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Parenting Within Reason is an official podcast of the Foundation Beyond Belief, focusing on parenting and social issues for secular parents.
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Episode 48 - TAM Preview and Michael Shermer | Colin and Michael Shermer discuss The Amazing Meeting 9, coming up in July, 2011. Guest correspondent Adam Slagell talks with Michael Shermer about his new book, The Believing Brain. | 6/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 47 - Child Development Myths and Misunderstandings | INTERVIEW Dr. Jean Mercer, author of Child Development Myths and Misunderstandings | 5/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 46 - The Mid-Atlantic Center for Children's Health and the Environment | How busy are we? MOLD (yes, mold!) INTERVIEW Dr. Jerome Paulson, director of the Mid-Atlantic Center for Children's Health and the Environment | 4/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 45 - The Feminine Mystique | Heidi's back! What's she been up to? Colin's back, too! What's he been up to? Rob talks about the Louisville Area Skeptics, still going strong. THE SEX TALK WITH HEIDI ANDERSON Can we discourage sexual assult by learning negotiation techniques from the BDSM community? Heidi previews the talk she'll be giving at the Momentum conference. THE BRAIN GAME How can you throw a ball as hard as you can, and make it stop and return to you, without it hitting anything, and with nothing attached to it? INTERVIEW Stephanie Coontz, author of A Strange Stirring: The Feminine Mystique and American Women at the Dawn of the 1960s | 3/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 44 - Your Fantastic Elastic Brain | Julie's got a new job! THE VACCINE REPORT WITH ELYSE ANDERS Bill Gates brings the awesome in support of vaccine science THIS WEEK IN PARENTING SCIENCE Tiger Mom debunked INTERVIEW Dr. Joanne Deak, author of How Girls Thrive, Girls Will be Girls: Raising Confident and Courageous Daughters, and Your Fantastic, Elastic Brain | 3/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 43 - The Vaccine FAQ | Elyse and Julie answer listener questions about vaccines. | 1/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 42 - No Longer Quivering | INTRODUCTION Guest Co-Host Jason Smith Theatre woo THE VACCINE REPORT WITH ELYSE ANDERS Andrew Wakefield's study shown to have forged data THIS WEEK IN PARENTING SCIENCE Ten year old girl finds a supernova Group of eight-year olds have their work published in a scientific journal Study shows that breast-feeding improves leg strength INTERVIEW Vyckie Garrison, editor and contributing writer of the No Longer Quivering blog, which is about women escaping from the Quiverfull movement. | 1/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 41 - Between a Church and a Hard Place | INTRODUCTION Guest Co-Host Augustus Porter Is it tough raising kids religion-free in Texas? We discuss the presence/absence of religion in our homes as we were growing up THIS WEEK IN PARENTING SCIENCE Using CAM instead of conventional medicine can have potentially deadly side effects Children of either very lenient or very strict parents more likely to binge-drink than children of middle-of-the-road parents INTERVIEW Andrew Park, author of Between a Church and a Hard Place: One Faith-Free Dad's Struggle to Understand What It Means to Be Religious (or Not) | 1/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 40 - Extended Round Table with Evan Bernstein | INTRODUCTION Guest Co-Host Evan Bernstein Does the panel struggle with the religiousness of the Christmas Season? THE VACCINE REPORT WITH ELYSE ANDERS Update on the Age of Autism assault on Elyse Bonus Report on Drop-Side Crib Dangers PROJECT SCIENCE WITH LAURIE TARR Prof. Richard Wiseman posts more fantastic science videos everyone should see and try THIS WEEK IN PARENTING SCIENCE Parents almost universally call their own children well-behaved Cheating is becoming more prevalent in standardized testing President Obama has signed the "Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010" | 1/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 39 - Geekdad (Part 2) | INTERVIEW Ken Denmead, editor of Wired.com's Geekdad blog, producer of the Geekdad podcast, and author of "Geek Dad: Awesomely Geeky Projects and Activities for Dads and Kids to Share" FAQ Dale McGowan discusses several great books for children of freethinking parents. | 12/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 38 - Geekdad (Part 1) | INTRODUCTION Guest Co-Host Adam Slagell New Regular Host Julie Cross! Adam discusses computer security myths Julie talks about going to Skywalker Ranch (seriously!) Rob gets grilled about letting his Geek Flag fly THE VACCINE REPORT WITH ELYSE ANDERS Elyse describes her run-in with SafeMinds and their paid advertisement at AMC theaters THE BRAIN GAME WITH ROB TARR Three switches, one bulb THIS WEEK IN PARENTING SCIENCE Liquid OTC medicine overdoses INTERVIEW Ken Denmead, editor of Wired.com's Geekdad blog, producer of the Geekdad podcast, and author of "Geek Dad: Awesomely Geeky Projects and Activities for Dads and Kids to Share" | 12/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 37 - Songs from the Science Frontier | Monty Harper premieres his new album, Songs from the Science Frontier | 12/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 36 - The Bat Scientists | INTERVIEWS Mary Kay Carson discusses her new children's book, The Bat Scientists Dr. Merlin Tuttle, founder and CEO of Bat Conservation International, and one of the subjects of The Bat Scientists, teaches us more about bats | 11/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 35 - Happiness and Humanism | INTRODUCTION Guest Co-Hosts Jason Bilotta and Julie Cross Colin discusses sciencecafes.org We meet Julie Cross Science-Based Parenting Jason Bilotta tells us about the happenings at the USA Science and Engineering Festival PROJECT SCIENCE WITH LAURIE TARR Fun with Balloons - Hex Nuts and Cartesian Divers THIS WEEK IN PARENTING SCIENCE Homeopathic Teething Tabs might actually be are useless - or worse - dangerous Boys rank behind girls in nearly all scholastic measures Tax-sheltered HSAs and Flexible Spending Accounts can't be used for breast pumps INTERVIEW Jennifer Hancock, author of "The Humanist Approach to Happiness" | 11/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 34 - Book Recommendations | INTERVIEWS Dale McGowan and Jim Randolph (teacherninja) bring their lists of books for freethinking parents and their children. FAQ Ben Radford answers questions from our listeners. | 11/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 33 - Halloween and Monster Myths | INTRODUCTION Guest Co-Host Blake Smith What will everyone's kids be for Halloween? What spooked us in the past? What to do if your kids are scared of monsters? INTERVIEW Ben Radford, the managing editor of Skeptical Inquirer magazine, the co-host of the Monster Talk podcast, and the author of Scientific Paranormal Investigator discusses the evidence for the paranormal as well as the truth behind some Halloween safety fears. | 10/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 32 - Secular Coalition for America | INTRODUCTION Monty Harper is finishing his new album, and will be performing in Louisville, Washington DC, and Cincinnati News update about a child abducted from Colin's daughter's school Introducing Guest Co-Host Chris Haynes THE VACCINE REPORT WITH ELYSE ANDERS More people need the TDAP vaccine in California THIS WEEK IN PARENTING SCIENCE Genetic factor for ADHD identified? THE BRAIN GAME WITH ROB TARR How does a dog cross a river but remain dry? INTERVIEW Sean Faircloth, executive director of the Secular Coalition for America, discusses the importance of keeping the secular voice in politics. | 10/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 31 - Paranoid Parenting | INTRODUCTION Guest Co-Host Tyson Wozniak Heidi is the Development Coordinator for Foundation Beyond Belief Rob runs down the recent Louisville Area Skeptics visit by Ben Radford Tyson discusses his projects at skeparent.com Roundtable discussion about what worries us as parents SEX TALK WITH HEIDI ANDERSON Precocious Puberty THIS WEEK IN PARENTING SCIENCE Poor Science Education Impairs US Economy Breast Feeding Prevents Baby Infections Regardless of Other Factors INTERVIEW Christie Barnes, founder of Paranoid Parents Anonymous and author of The Paranoid Parents Guide: Worry Less, Parent Better, and Raise a Resilient Child | 10/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 30 - Charlie's Playhouse | INTRODUCTION Colin explains the new name Farewell to John Paul, who has left the podcast Meet Mike Meraz (from Actually Speaking and Aaron's World), our guest co-host for this episode THE VACCINE REPORT WITH ELYSE ANDERS Dragon*Con 2010 Vaccine Clinic PROJECT SCIENCE WITH LAURIE TARR Food Coloring Experiments THIS WEEK IN PARENTING SCIENCE Does a strain of the cold virus cause obesity? INTERVIEW Kate Miller, founder of Charlie's Playhouse | 10/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 29 - Corporal Punishment | Farewell "Podcast Beyond Belief" -- Hello "Parenting Within Reason" Dr. Elizabeth Gershoff on corporal punishment Promo for Aaron's World F.A.Q. with Dr. Amy Tuteur regarding incorrect and misleading facts included in Ricki Lake's Home Birth Documentary Press Release | 9/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 28 - Raising Skeptical Geeks | Recorded live at Dragon*Con 2010 Featuring: Adam Savage, Barbara Drescher, LaVerne Knight-West, Jamy Ian Swiss, Laura Phillips, and Daniel Loxton Moderator: Desiree Schell | 9/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 27 - Live at Dragon*Con | Live at Dragon*Con! WTF Foundation's Vaccination Clinic is going strong! PBB friend Will Phillips is having a blast at D*C! Dale McGowan updates us on Foundation Beyond Belief Project Science with Laurie Tarr LIGHTS TEABAGS ON FIRE!!! This Week in Parenting Science * Infant girls with attachment issues might be more likely to have early onset puberty * Teen ADHD and cigarette smoking are key indicators for dropping out of high school Kylie Sturgess discusses her research and Religious Education class Dr. Rachael Dunlop talks about the latest takedowns on against the Australian Vaccination Network Richard Saunders talks to us about the children's critical thinking show The Mystery Investiagors Audience Questions (*whew!*) | 9/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 26 - Unitarian Universalist | Monty Harper made his goal! Thanks to all who helped! Elyse updates us on the WTF Foundation's vaccine clinic at Dragon*Con 2010 "Sex Talk with Heidi" introduces us to The Mango Metaphor This week in Parenting Science - are kids more likely to be diagnosed ADHD if they are among the younger kids in their grade? Jan Devor discusses Unitarian Universalist churches. | 8/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 25 - NurtureShock (part 2) | Colin wraps up his GenCon presentations. Rob discusses his Camp Inquiry experience, the Louisville Area Skeptics logo contest, and the upcoming visit by Ben Radford. Elyse updates the Women Thinking Free Foundation. Heidi tells us that Will Phillips IS coming to Dragon*Con! We discuss our Dragon*Con plans for Labor Day weekend. Merger of Rational Moms and Science-Based Parenting, New Segment: "The Sex Talk with Heidi Anderson" This Week in Parenting Science - Violent videogames might reduce hostility, rather than increase it. And finally, the conclusion of our interview with Ashley Merryman, co-author of NurtureShock. | 8/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 24 - NurtureShock (part 1) | Ashley Merryman, co-author of NurtureShock, stops by for an exciting discussion that was so great, it doesn't all fit into this episode! | 8/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 23 - Astronomy Beyond Belief | Interviews with Nicole Gugliucci, the Noisy Astronomer and Pamela Gay, ex-Slacker Astronomer and current jet setting professor. | 8/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 22 - Alternative Birth | An interview with Skeptical OB, Dr. Amy Tuteur. | 7/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 21 - Songs from the Science Frontier | John Paul apologizes to his mom. Discussion of Richard Dawkins's comments on fantasy fiction at TAM8. This Week in Parenting Science * One-in-five US kids can be diagnosed with some sort of mental health disorder. * Godblock, the new (tongue-in-cheek) web filter that blocks religious content. Interview * Monty Harper, children's musician, discusses his forthcoming science-based album "Songs from the Science Frontier". | 7/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 20 - Yes Magazine | Heidi's going to TAM8 Rob and Laurie are going Camp Inquiry Project Science with Laurie Tarr - Balloons! This Week in Parenting Science: * Starting school later improves students' grades * Structural difference found in the dyslexic brain Interview: * Jude Isabella, Managing Editor of Yes Magazine and author of Science Detectives and Hoaxed! | 7/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 19 - Free-Range Kids | Heidi's presentation at the Center for Inquiry This Week in Parenting Science * Pertussis returns in California - five babies have died * Computers in under-priveliged homes may actually be lowering grades * College course allows students to make their own electric guitars Interview * Lenore Skenazy, author of Free-Range Kids, How to Raise Safe, Self-Reliant Children (Without Going Nuts with Worry). Lenore talks to us about how to be a Free-Range Parent - and why you should. | 7/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 18 - Skipping Sunday School | Father's Day discussion Heidi to speak at Center for Inquiry This Week in Parenting Science * Doctors "freeze" a baby (to 92°F) to allow them to complete heart surgery * 2-year old girls are having their c******s shortened by a doctor * Questions about too much exposure to medical radiation * The name chosen for a child can affect their outlook later in life Interview * Filmmakers Jason and Ashley Henley | 6/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 17 - Student Activism | Special Student Activism episode with Eric Workman and Will Phillips. | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 16 - Camp Inquiry | Project Science: Make slime! This Week in Parenting Science * Eight-year-old protects younger sibling from abduction with information he learned watching NCIS. * Shrek Forever After glasses recalled at McDonalds * More than three hamburgers a week can increase risk of asthma? Interview * Dr. Angie McQuaig, Camp Inquiry / Center for Inquiry | 6/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 15 - Evolution in the Classroom | Project Science: Make oobleck! Women Thinking Free create a counter-protest at the Anti-Vaccine rally in Chicago This Week in Parenting Science: * Motherly love improves children's immune systems * Viral Youtube Video: Baby Reacts to Hearing for the First Time Interview * Dr. Eugenie Scott, Executive Director of the National Center for Science Education, Author of Evolution vs. Creationism | 6/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 14 - Media Exposure Science | Announcement: Elyse had her baby! Discussion: Has TV affected our children? This Week in Parenting Science * No evidence that delaying vaccines helps children in cognitive development. * Toddler lies are a developmental milestone * 5th Grade Graduation Astronomy Awards! Surprise Guest! Interview * Dr. Daniel Weissbluth, Pediatric Physician. Dr. Weissbluth discusses the effects of exposing children to too much "screen time." | 5/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 13 - Essential Life Skills | Heidi discusses SkeptiCamp Laurie discusses the USA Science and Engineering Festival, October 23-24, 2010. This Week in Parenting Science * Parenting Magazine discusses why you don't need to be scared of vaccines. * Children who have better child care as preschoolers perform better as teenagers. * Childhood psychologic problems carry on later into life. Interview Ellen Galinsky, Mind in the Making: The Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs | 5/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 12 - American Humanism Association | Meet our Freelance Reporter, Jason Bilotta Announcement: JREF bringing a new workshop to Louisville, KY This Week in Parenting Science * The Moral Life of Babies * Yes, Too Much TV is Bad for Toddlers Interviews * David Niose, President of the American Humanist Association * Amanda Metskas, Camp Quest | 5/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 11 - The Bi-Polar Child | This Week in Parenting Science * Bumpology * Children's Medicines Voluntarily Recalled * Tiny Treadmills for Down Syndrome Toddlers * Are Part-Time Working Moms Best? Interview: Dr. Dimitri Papalos, co-author of "The Bi-Polar Child, the Definitive and Reassuring Guide to Childhood's Most Misunderstood Disorder". Dr. Papalos discusses bi-polar disorder in children. FAQ: "How can I best encourage my shy child to participate in group play?", answered by Dr. Stuart Brown | 5/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 10 - Play | This Week in Parenting Science * Connecticut teacher quits because he is not allowed to teach evolution * Unpasteurized milk is dangerous * Teacher ability influences student performance * CNN kindly reminds all women why they should hurry up and have babies, already! Interview: Dr. Stuart Brown, author of "Play: How it Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul". Dr. Brown discusses the importance of play in childhood development FAQ: Sent in by Jim Valentine in Louisville, KY: "What do you think will be the future of vaccine delivery?" Answered by Dr. Paul Offit | 5/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 9 - Vaccines (Part 2) | Part 2: Special Vaccine Episode with Dr. David Gorski. Dr. David Gorski gives us the lowdown on the topic of vaccine safety and the anti-vaccine movement. | 4/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 8 - Vaccines | Special Vaccine Episode with Dr. Paul Offit. Dr. Offit talks with the PBB Team on this special vaccine episode of Podcast Beyond Belief. | 4/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 7 - Sunday School for Seculars | This Week in Parenting Science * Authoratitive parenting and depression * HPV Vaccine and head or neck cancer * Pregnancy and exercise Interview: Ute Mitchell discusses her Rational Sunday School. FAQ: Dr. Tyrone Hayes - Frog Myths | 4/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 6 - The Frog Scientist | This Week in Parenting Science * Exposure to dirty environment improves health? * Bullies are the popular kids? Interviews: It's Frog Scientist week, where we interview the author (Pamela S. Turner) and subject (Dr. Tyrone Hayes) of the book The Frog Scientist. | 4/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 5 - Raising Happy Kids | This Week in Parenting Science * Wait a second - ARE pregnant women more forgetful? * Girls are just as good at math as boys * Gender inequity in raising children Roundtable discussion - How to raise happy kids? Interview: Christine Carter, Ph.D. from UC Berkeley’s Greater Good "Half-Full" Blog and author of Raising Happiness: 10 Simple Steps for More Joyful Kids and Happier Parents. Dr. Carter discusses how to raise happy children. | 3/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 4 - Secular Summer Camp | This Week in Parenting Science * Vaccine Court Rules Against Thimerosal-Vaccine Link to Autism * Giving Flu Shots just to kids Protects Entire Community * Warning for Soft Slings Discussion of Camp Inquiry Interview: Amanda Metskas - Camp Quest; Raising Free-Thinkers. Amanda Metskas and our own Laurie Tarr discuss Camp Quest and Camp Inquiry. | 3/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 3 - What is Skepticism? | This Week in Parenting Science * Effectiveness of 1-2-3 Magic * Infants Do Not Appear to Learn Words from Educational DVDs * 27% of Children's Daily Calories Come From Snacks Round Table Discussion: What is Skepticism? Interview: Daniel Loxton of Junior Skeptic. Daniel joins us for a discussion about skepticism. | 3/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 2 - Pop Culture Science | Round Table Discussion: This Week in Parenting Science * Marshmallow Temptations Debunked * Jenny McCarthy Does Not Recant * The Added Importance of Reading to English Speaking Kids * Scientist Parents Have Scientist Children Interview: John Flansburgh of They Might Be Giants PSA: Smart Recovery FAQ: Dr. David Elkind - Maximize Toddler's Learning Potential | 3/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 1 - What is Secular Humanism? | Dale McGowan of the Foundation Beyond Belief helps us kick off our new podcast. | 2/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 49 Episodes |
Customer Reviews
A great resource for rational parents!
It's a great concept for a skeptical podcast. Parenting and raising a child to think critically are issues that aren't often addressed, and I'm glad that Beyond Belief is taking it on. As a parent, I've heard a lot of woo and old wives tales about how to raise my kid. It's nice to hear others that take a rational approach to parenting. I'll be listening each week!
Great beginnings...
Like the concept, and the execution, mostly. It seems like a topic that could go far.
If you really are interested in gender gaps in science and math, and how they are reflected/created by early stereotyping, you need to spend a little more time looking at the research and a little less time speculating based on your own experiences: Is it true that girls are still turning away from STEM in large numbers? Have any programs to combat this problem been successful? etc.
Other gripe: please, please, please try again with the theme song. The lyrics are painful.
Wonderful parenting podcast for secular humanists
I was thrilled to discover that some of my favorite skeptical parenting blogs were getting together to product this podcast - it's a wonderful resource for secular humanist families. Good information, funny and warm hosts, and good production values. If only they'd shorten the intro, it'd be perfect. (Seriously guys, lose the song, please?)
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