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EPISODE SYNOPSIS Today on The Intentional Parent Greg and Tina welcome guest Anneli Harvey who is an educational consultant specializing in foreign language programs. The group explore the importance and benefits of learning another language at a young age. Anneli provides insight into the kind of programs that are out there and how the learning and cognitive process is enhanced from engaging the brain through learning another language from early childhood. Several video clips are reviewed along with some useful online resources for bilingual education. GUEST BIO Anneli Harvey Is a senior educational consultant working at national level in the UK, shaping policy.She is an expert in pedagogical theory and practice with an emphasis on teaching and learning styles and is an inspiring public speaker and skilled course presenter. ADDITIONAL LINKS, ETC. tinabryson.com http Videos from the web segment: vimeo.com www.youtube.com/watch?v=Juz3bQyMqBw www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4ns0gZBRjM www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfH3BtWR-tA&feature=related www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhbvmgOEivI&feature=related Other resources: www.hellomylo.com/ spanglishbaby.com www.livemocha.com www.fluenz.com www.rosettastone.com/ www.byki.com/iphone/iphone.html www.michelthomas.com/ www.babbel.com/ www.mindsnacks.com/ EPISODE BREAKDOWN 00:00 Introduction 02:00 Weekly recap, Tina's book release/signings 07:00 Introduce Anneli Harvey- Topic of Language and The Bilingual Brain 07:00 VIDEO 1: Obama talking about speaking ...

SYNOPSIS Mindfulness: A revolutionary way for people to improve self-regulation and promote brain function that is being implemented in schools all around the country. For this episode Greg and Tina have invited Ann D'Angelo onto the show to discuss her amazing experiences around this relatively new, possibly game changing, practice. Together they discuss how mindfulness is changing lives and helping children as well as parents to grow. GUEST BIO Ann D'Angelo is an educator with over two decades experience in the public and private sectors. She has been an advocate for children and progressive education. Ann's professional development has included study with Susan Kaiser Greenland, Dr. Dan Siegel, and Diana Winston. She has established Mindfulness Programs at Walden School, Saint Mark's School, and Pacific Oaks Children's School. Her private practice includes individual and group work with children and adults. LINKS ETC bemindfulbreathe.com/index2.php#/home/ en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mindfulness youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=fZks0vFVwjE#! davidlynchfoundation.org/ Mindfulness resources greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/tips_for_teaching_mindfulness_to_kids/ greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/science_meaningful_life_videos/speaker/jon_kabat-zinn/what_is_mindfulness/ youtube.com/watch?v=3nwwKbM_vJc susankaisergreenland.com/ mindfulschools.org/ onlinelearning.fpmt.org/ meditation.org.au/podcast_directory.asp en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Research_on_meditation Apps ...

EPISODE SYNOPSIS The Tenth episode discusses ways alternatives to the traditional model of eductation with our guest, Bill Crockett who is the principal of a free online school in Southern California. Capistrano Connections Academy gives students the flexibility to learn at home with a curriculum that meets rigorous state education standards with a program that offers: A challenging, K--12 curriculum developed by leading education experts. Instruction from state-certified teachers experienced in online instruction. Support from trained counselors, principals, and administrative staff GUEST BIO Principal Bill Crockett joined Capistrano Connections Academy (CapoCA) as Principal in June 2011. He brings 15 years of experience in middle and high school education with an extensive background in technology, education leadership and independent learning. Mr. Crockett holds master's degree in educational leadership. At CapoCA one of his main focuses as principal is to ensure the virtual school continues to maintain maximum communication on all fronts by further building relationships between parents, teachers and students. Prior to joining CapoCA, Crockett served as the secondary principal at Monterey High School in Monterey, Calif. He also served as the chairman for the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Self-Study committee, where he was responsible for high school online learning courses. Mr. Crockett completed his undergraduate degree at Pepperdine University and then ...