GOOD CITIZENSHIP - Teaching Humanity Remotely with Dr. Mindy Shaw - Ep. 240
In this podcast episode, Dr. Shaw addresses the notion of teaching our children good citizenship. She notes that it is similar to good sportsmanship wherein knowing how to lose and to win graciously may be the most important part of playing a game. Teaching good citizenship can start with simple tasks like cleaning the environment, but it can also be demonstrated in so many ways... kindness being an example or showing honesty or respect. Especially now when bullying and (politically) authoritarianism seems to be on the rise, it's important to teach positive behavior socially. Additionally, teaching humanity should not be tied to a material reward. Rewards should be intrinsic, and that needs to be modeled for our children by parents and educators. Also, learning should be about the process and not a product.
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SELF-DOUBT - Teaching Humanity Remotely with Dr. Mindy Shaw - Ep. 239
In this episode, Dr. Shaw examines the concept of self-doubt. She begins with a reference to one of her favorite books, The Four Agreements, and she talks about a featured notion of that book which is to be impeccable with your words.  Her interpretation of that is to not go against yourself, because if you do, with your perception pf self-doubt you may have a self-fulfilling prophecy on your hands. She puts forth that the way to rectify self-doubt is to have self-compassion when having doubt and then practice not having doubt. You can practice not having low self-esteem by marking and noting those moments when you succeed in something. Doubt in and of itself isn't always negative... it can give you caution and help you avoid a dangerous situation. With our children, we are sharing our life lessons and being their mentors, and if we can put them on the best path by having them avoid self-doubt, their journey might just be smoother.
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AN INCLUSIVE AMERICA - Teaching Humanity Remotely with Dr. Mindy Shaw - Ep. 238
In this highly personal episode, Dr. Shaw reacts to a message that came to her from an acquaintance... the message was supposed to positive, but because the message was rooted in bad sportsmanship and over-zealous pride it triggered a reaction in Dr. Shaw that made her want to remind everyone of the inclusiveness that America was built upon. There are lessons for us all in what she shares here, including for parents raising children in today's divisive culture.
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SELF-LOVE - Teaching Humanity Remotely with Dr. Mindy Shaw - Ep. 237
In this episode, Dr. Shaw takes a quick look at the notion of SELF-LOVE. For starters, the development and maintenance of self-love begins with not being down on oneself. With our children, it's important to model our ability to navigate difficult waters. Self-love also promotes self-trust. Giving your child a good amount of responsibility demonstrates to them that you feel that they understand their natural boundaries and abilities. Real friendships also support our sense of well-being, and when we find ourselves with unfulfilling relations it undermines our feeling of self worth.
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ARE WE TRULY FREE? - Teaching Humanity Remotely with Dr. Mindy Shaw - Ep. 236
Inspired by the spring holiday season, particularly by the story told during the Passover holiday, Dr. Shaw lead us through her observations on the concept of freedom. Â
About Teaching Humanity Remotely with Dr. Mindy Shaw
Lifetime educator, Dr. Mindy Shaw, maintained a philosophy in her classroom of 4 to 8 year olds to "teach humanity daily" in addition to the more traditional skill sets of reading, writing and math. Now, in an era of remote and hybrid learning, the notion of teaching humanity is somewhat threatened. She has created a series of e-books and paperbacks so that parents can have the tools they need for also teaching social and emotional skills, and in this series, Dr. Shaw discusses what it means to teach humanity both in general and in an era of learning via computer.
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