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You're a parent or maybe you work with young people in your job - but either way, you have a desire to inspire the young people in your life. Hi, my name is Chris Tompkins, a 20 plus years veteran of youth development.
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Shaping Our World Replay - Balancing Act: Parenting Our Kids in a Digital World with Richard Culatta (opens the original)
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As Canada debates new legislation that could set a minimum age for social media accounts, conversations about how to keep young people safe online are once again front and centre. That makes our Season 2 conversation with technology and learning expert Richard Culatta especially timely. Rather than focusing only on whether young people should or shouldn't have access to technology, Richard asks a different question: How do we prepare them to use it wisely? From misinformation and online safety t
Supporting Creativity, Underdogs and Big Dreams with Gordon Korman (opens the original)
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What can nearly five decades of writing for young people teach us about creativity, belonging and growing up? In this episode, host Chris Tompkins talks with beloved Canadian author Gordon Korman, whose 100+ books have reached millions of readers around the world. Gordon shares how a Grade 7 assignment launched his writing career, why he's drawn to underdogs and outsiders, and why great stories continue to resonate with kids despite an ever-changing world. He also offers thoughtful advice for pa
Helping Kids Navigate Conflict with Kathleen Hilchey (opens the original)
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In this episode of Shaping Our World, Chris Tompkins sits down with conflict specialist, mediator and educator Kathleen Hilchey to explore how adults can help young people navigate conflict and bullying. Kathleen shares practical strategies for managing big emotions, knowing when to step in and helping kids develop their own conflict-resolution skills. She introduces her memorable "Kleenex box and toolbox" approach and explains why young people need opportunities to work through conflict rather
Shaping Our World Replay: Leading by Example with Charles Roberts (opens the original)
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Finding a summer job isn't easy this year. But that doesn't mean young people have to put their growth on hold. With one of the toughest summer job markets in years, many teens are missing out on opportunities to build confidence, responsibility and real-world skills. That's why we're revisiting one of our favourite conversations from the Shaping Our World archives. In this episode, Charles Roberts, CEO of LiveDifferent, shares why qualities like resilience, initiative, leadership and compassion
The Resilience Advantage with David Thomas (opens the original)
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How do we raise kids who can navigate anxiety, pressure, and an increasingly complex world with confidence? In this episode, Chris Tompkins sits down with licensed therapist, bestselling author, and parenting expert David Thomas to explore what today's kids need most. David shares practical strategies for building emotional resilience, helping children express their feelings, managing technology and comparison, and knowing when to seek extra support. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, educato
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