What You’ll Hear:
-Why deciding what is “enough” for your family can quiet the pressure to keep up
-What Julia noticed when screens began creating distance between everyone in her family
-Why taking away individual devices changed more than her kids’ behaviour
-How comparison can quietly shape the way we parent and the way our children see themselves
-Why real connection takes intention, conversation and sometimes a little discomfort
Julia’s simple reminder for parents: go for the joy
Julia Collier:
Julia Collier is Dean of the Well-Trained Mind Academy, educator, and mom of two who helps students and families make more intentional choices about education and what matters to them. With more than a decade at the Academy and a PhD in American Studies, Julia brings together her experience as an educator, leader, and parent to help families navigate learning, connection, and growing up in a digital world.
Julia’s Now You’re Talking Moment
The moment Julia realized technology was creating a barrier between her and her kids
Resources Mentioned:
Well-Trained Mind Academy
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Choosing the Right Online School: The Well-Trained Mind Podcast
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