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How do young kids play with language?

by Elizabeth Romanski, Ann Gadzikowski ...

Narrated by Elizabeth Romanski, Ann Gadzikowski, Ben Elliff, Maggie Cassidy ...

Series series Raising Curious Learners
Unabridged

23 min

As young children grow, they begin to play with language. Everyday they are learning new words and new ways to communicate, and it's typical for kids to try these new words out in conversation. In this episode, hosts Ann and Elizabeth talk with parents Ben Elliff and Maggie Cassidy about their son and the funny ways he is exploring language. ... Read more

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As young children grow, they begin to play with language. Everyday they are learning new words and new ways to communicate, and it's typical for kids to try these new words out in conversation. In this episode, hosts Ann and Elizabeth talk with parents Ben Elliff and Maggie Cassidy about their son and the funny ways he is exploring language.
... Read more
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How do we find the truth about vaccines?

by Elizabeth Romanski, Ann Gadzikowski ...

Narrated by Elizabeth Romanski, Ann Gadzikowski, John Gregory, Sarah Brandt ...

Series series Raising Curious Learners
Unabridged

32 min

As part of Encyclopedia Britannica's 250-year legacy of truth, Britannica for Parents is committed to providing accurate information to families. One topic parents are very concerned about is vaccines, especially the new COVID-19 vaccine. To help parents identify and avoid myths and misinformation about health and vaccines, hosts Ann and Elizabeth talk with Sarah Brandt and John Gregory of ... Read more

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As part of Encyclopedia Britannica's 250-year legacy of truth, Britannica for Parents is committed to providing accurate information to families. One topic parents are very concerned about is vaccines, especially the new COVID-19 vaccine. To help parents identify and avoid myths and misinformation about health and vaccines, hosts Ann and Elizabeth talk with Sarah Brandt and John Gregory of
... Read more
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Why Do We Have To Wear Face Masks?

by Elizabeth Romanski, Ann Gadzikowski ...

Narrated by Elizabeth Romanski, Ann Gadzikowski, Tara Tuchel ...

Series series Raising Curious Learners
Unabridged

22 min

The global COVID-19 crisis has put a lot of aspects of our daily lives on pause, but if you have a young child at home you've probably found one thing that has only escalated: all their questions! Life during a pandemic is new for us all, but this time is even more confusing for children. Their curious little minds have been internalizing and reacting to lots of big changes, wondering why you've ... Read more

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The global COVID-19 crisis has put a lot of aspects of our daily lives on pause, but if you have a young child at home you've probably found one thing that has only escalated: all their questions! Life during a pandemic is new for us all, but this time is even more confusing for children. Their curious little minds have been internalizing and reacting to lots of big changes, wondering why you've
... Read more
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Is child care going to be different now?

by Elizabeth Romanski, Ann Gadzikowski ...

Narrated by Elizabeth Romanski, Ann Gadzikowski, Betty Cohns ...

Series series Raising Curious Learners
Unabridged

23 min

While many families are eager to get back to their pre-pandemic routines, there is still a lot to grapple with when it comes to returning kids—and teachers and staff—to child care centers safely. In this episode, our Raising Curious Learners hosts talk with Bettye Cohns, executive director for nearby Reba Early Learning Center, who recounts all the decisions that were made between closing in March ... Read more

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While many families are eager to get back to their pre-pandemic routines, there is still a lot to grapple with when it comes to returning kids—and teachers and staff—to child care centers safely. In this episode, our Raising Curious Learners hosts talk with Bettye Cohns, executive director for nearby Reba Early Learning Center, who recounts all the decisions that were made between closing in March
... Read more
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My friend is adopted. What does that mean?

by Elizabeth Romanski, Ann Gadzikowski ...

Narrated by Elizabeth Romanski, Ann Gadzikowski, Juliet Bond ...

Series series Raising Curious Learners
Unabridged

27 min

The portrait of a "traditional" household—with a mom and dad raising two biological kids under one roof—is just one of many in an expansive gallery that also portrays families with single parents, same sex parents, foster and adopted children, grandparents as guardians, step-siblings, and more. In this Raising Curious Learners episode, our hosts add to a larger conversation happening at Britannica ... Read more

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The portrait of a "traditional" household—with a mom and dad raising two biological kids under one roof—is just one of many in an expansive gallery that also portrays families with single parents, same sex parents, foster and adopted children, grandparents as guardians, step-siblings, and more. In this Raising Curious Learners episode, our hosts add to a larger conversation happening at Britannica
... Read more
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Can we play while you work?

by Elizabeth Romanski, Ann Gadzikowski ...

Narrated by Elizabeth Romanski, Ann Gadzikowski, Ariella Johnson, Rob Johnson ...

Series series Raising Curious Learners
Unabridged

35 min

Doing everything from home during COVID-19 means that parents have had to blend their work and family lives together in ways like never before. Simply coping with this transition is a triumph on its own, so our hosts were particularly impressed by a family with young children that has been able to turn these trying times into something wonderful. Sharing their story in this episode of Raising ... Read more

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Doing everything from home during COVID-19 means that parents have had to blend their work and family lives together in ways like never before. Simply coping with this transition is a triumph on its own, so our hosts were particularly impressed by a family with young children that has been able to turn these trying times into something wonderful. Sharing their story in this episode of Raising
... Read more
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Alexa, are you my best friend?

by Elizabeth Romanski, Ann Gadzikowski ...

Narrated by Elizabeth Romanski, Ann Gadzikowski, Sylvia Lovato ...

Series series Raising Curious Learners
Unabridged

35 min

In households where Alexa, Google, or Siri are almost like family members or close friends, youngsters have very different perspectives than adults who view these devices just as helpful pieces of the modern tech toolbox. In this Raising Curious Learners episode, co-hosts Ann and Elizabeth are joined by Silvia Lovato, a children's digital media producer turned leading researcher. Together, they ... Read more

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In households where Alexa, Google, or Siri are almost like family members or close friends, youngsters have very different perspectives than adults who view these devices just as helpful pieces of the modern tech toolbox. In this Raising Curious Learners episode, co-hosts Ann and Elizabeth are joined by Silvia Lovato, a children's digital media producer turned leading researcher. Together, they
... Read more
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Is everything going to be okay?

by Elizabeth Romanski, Ann Gadzikowski ...

Narrated by Elizabeth Romanski, Ann Gadzikowski ...

Series series Raising Curious Learners
Unabridged

28 min

Children can be incredibly resilient during difficult times. However, during the course of the pandemic, their social and emotional well-being and development have undergone exceptional challenges. Kids and parents alike have dealt with loss of structure, feelings of isolation, and worries about the unknown; and parents have had the added tasks of monitoring their children's cognitive and ... Read more

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Children can be incredibly resilient during difficult times. However, during the course of the pandemic, their social and emotional well-being and development have undergone exceptional challenges. Kids and parents alike have dealt with loss of structure, feelings of isolation, and worries about the unknown; and parents have had the added tasks of monitoring their children's cognitive and
... Read more
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That's just the Gees Bees!

by Elizabeth Romanski, Ann Gadzikowski ...

Narrated by Elizabeth Romanski, Ann Gadzikowski, Marianne Gee ...

Series series Raising Curious Learners
Unabridged

20 min

At Britannica for Parents, we’re all curious learners. One of the important topics that seems to come up a lot in our work and in our conversations is the environment – how to protect it and sustain it. One crucial way to do this is by protecting bee populations. Co-hosts Ann and Elizabeth speak to Parent's adviser Marianne Gee (co-founder of Gees Bees Honey Company) about how we can help bees and ... Read more

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At Britannica for Parents, we’re all curious learners. One of the important topics that seems to come up a lot in our work and in our conversations is the environment – how to protect it and sustain it. One crucial way to do this is by protecting bee populations. Co-hosts Ann and Elizabeth speak to Parent's adviser Marianne Gee (co-founder of Gees Bees Honey Company) about how we can help bees and
... Read more
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Will you tell me a story?

by Elizabeth Romanski, Ann Gadzikowski ...

Narrated by Elizabeth Romanski, Ann Gadzikowski ...

Series series Raising Curious Learners
Unabridged

31 min

The "tell me a story" phase is all too familiar to parents and caregivers. As part of the bedtime routine or demanded over and over again throughout the day, stories keep young imaginations thriving and provide an excellent opportunity for bonding. After recounting their own fond experiences, our Raising Curious Learners hosts get into the crucial role that story time has in children's development ... Read more

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The "tell me a story" phase is all too familiar to parents and caregivers. As part of the bedtime routine or demanded over and over again throughout the day, stories keep young imaginations thriving and provide an excellent opportunity for bonding. After recounting their own fond experiences, our Raising Curious Learners hosts get into the crucial role that story time has in children's development
... Read more
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What happens when families choose pandemic pods?

by Elizabeth Romanski, Ann Gadzikowski ...

Narrated by Elizabeth Romanski, Ann Gadzikowski, Erica Ramberg ...

Series series Raising Curious Learners
Unabridged

29 min

For the majority of students across the United States, this back-to-school season means going back to a screen. Some parents and communities have found creative and safety-minded ways to fill the gaps in their children's remote learning experiences; but for many without access to these so-called "pandemic pods" or other extra resources, the digital divide and opportunity gap have both only ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

For the majority of students across the United States, this back-to-school season means going back to a screen. Some parents and communities have found creative and safety-minded ways to fill the gaps in their children's remote learning experiences; but for many without access to these so-called "pandemic pods" or other extra resources, the digital divide and opportunity gap have both only
... Read more
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How is early learning being supported globally?

by Elizabeth Romanski, Ann Gadzikowski ...

Narrated by Elizabeth Romanski, Ann Gadzikowski, Polly Crowther ...

Series series Raising Curious Learners
Unabridged

32 min

Much of our content on our podcast focuses on parenting in the States, but we have listeners from all over the globe! As we continue to expand on who we interview, this episode starts by exploring what early learners and parents are facing in the UK. Co-hosts Ann and Elizabeth speak with Polly Crowther, an early educator and cofounder of Early Insights, an organization that supports early learning ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Much of our content on our podcast focuses on parenting in the States, but we have listeners from all over the globe! As we continue to expand on who we interview, this episode starts by exploring what early learners and parents are facing in the UK. Co-hosts Ann and Elizabeth speak with Polly Crowther, an early educator and cofounder of Early Insights, an organization that supports early learning
... Read more