February 18, 2025 • 45 mins
In a world where parents are drowning in expectations and kids are buried under extracurriculars, how do we step back, loosen up, and actually enjoy the ride? Jenna sits down with Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, a leading expert in child development, and her son, EGOT winning Composer and Lyricist, Benj Pasek, for a playful yet profound conversation on raising curious, creative kids. They tackle the myth of multitasking (bad news: you’re probably not as good at it as you think), the power of play, and why a little less structure might just be the secret to raising happier, more resilient humans.
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