First Answers
The First Answers podcast features Dr. A. Lynn Scoresby—experienced psychologist, executive coach, business and education consultant, father, and grandfather—talking about the first and best answers for 21st-century families so you can improve and have more fulfilling…
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Risks For 21st-Century Families E18: An Unwillingness to Cooperate (opens the original)
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Cooperation is another skill we're seeing less of in society today. More than just helping people, it's working together with others toward a common goal. Signs that cooperation is dwindling include the rise in bullying, feelings of loneliness, and the number of children isolating themselves on screens. Learn about the consequences when kids don't learn this skill and what parents can do to encourage more cooperation in their families. Visit FirstAnswers.com to find answers for 21st-century pare
Risks For 21st-Century Families E17: A Lack of Curiosity and Creativity (opens the original)
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Curiosity and creativity are vital skills for understanding our individual identities and learning about the world around us. Causes can vary between too much screentime or fear of failure or even overscheduling and fear of boredom. Children may be missing out on developing much-needed learning and emotional skills. Learn some things parents can do to encourage more curiosity and creativity in their children. Visit FirstAnswers.com to find answers for 21st-century parents and more about the podc
Risks For 21st-Century Families E16: Overscheduled Families (opens the original)
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Families seem busier and busier these days with work or sports or other activities—sometimes out of need and sometimes by choice. Parents should carefully weigh the costs of being away from their children for so many hours, how much downtime children actually have, and whether the outcomes they're hoping for can realistically be achieved by keeping such a busy schedule. Learn what parents can do to protect the time they do have together as a family and more about the vital free time and emotiona
Risks For 21st-Century Families E15: Anxiety At Large (opens the original)
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There are many types of anxiety children face today, and often parents misinterpret anxious behavior as misbehavior or disobedience. Learn about the different types and how they might show up and what parents can do to calm the anxiety and find solutions. Visit FirstAnswers.com to find answers for 21st-century parents and more about the podcast.
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