Podcast #107: Why Play Beats Flashcards for Raising Brilliant Kids!

Podcast #107: Why Play Beats Flashcards for Raising Brilliant Kids!

On this episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner sits down with child development experts Dr. Roberta Michnick Golinkoff and Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, co-authors of the bestselling Einstein Never Used Flashcards.

Discover the 6 C’s—collaboration, communication, content, critical thinking, creative innovation, and confidence—that kids need to thrive today and in the future. Learn why playful, active exploration beats passive note-taking, how to balance screen time, and why school doesn’t have to be boring.

If you’ve ever wondered how to support your child’s learning in a way that’s joyful, meaningful, and backed by science, this episode is for you.

aParently Speaking is presented by Northeast Ohio Parent and sponsored by Nickajack Farms.

 

Dr. Roberta Michnick Golinkoff
Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek

About the author

Miriam Conner is the host of Northeast Ohio Parent’s popular podcast, “aParently Speaking.” She holds a master’s degree in education and has more than 24 years of experience teaching middle school, high school and post secondary. Miriam is a Northeast Ohio Native; she and her husband have three children. Her blog focuses on "real parenting in real life." Read more from Miriam at letsgetrealparents.com

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