http://www.kidsthesedaysbook.com
🛠️ Quick Tips for Parents (Take‑away Action Items)
Start the “Youth‑Engagement Conversation” – Ask your teen: “What part of today felt most alive? What felt like a waste of time?”
Swap “Compliance” for “Co‑Creation” – Re‑frame rules as agreements: “Let’s decide together how we’ll handle homework this week.”
DIY Advocacy – Identify one school policy (e.g., cell‑phone usage) you can discuss with a teacher. Bring a teen‑suggested solution.
Leverage Strengths, Not Labels – If your teen mentions a diagnosis, ask: “What does this tell us about how you learn best?”
Micro‑Disruptions in the Classroom – Encourage teachers (or your own home‑learning) to let students choose one project topic each month.
today we’re stepping directly into a conversation that so many parents whisper about but rarely name out loud: the school system.
The one we grew up in.
The one our kids are sitting in right now.
And the one that — for too many teens — simply doesn’t match who they are, how they learn, or what they need to thrive.
For decades, we’ve been taught not to question it. But when a system is outdated, when it’s built for a world and a learner that no longer exist… we have to talk about it.
And today, we are.
I’m joined by Nevin Harper and Will Dobud, authors of the incredible book Kids These Days — a book that doesn’t just diagnose what’s going on with youth, but shines a bright light on the systems shaping them.
Together, we’re going to unpack what’s broken, what’s possible, and how every one of us — parents, educators, advocates — can begin disrupting the system in small, meaningful ways.
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http://www.kidsthesedaysbook.com
🛠️ Quick Tips for Parents (Take‑away Action Items)
Start the “Youth‑Engagement Conversation” – Ask your teen: “What part of today felt most alive? What felt like a waste of time?”
Swap “Compliance” for “Co‑Creation” – Re‑frame rules as agreements: “Let’s decide together how we’ll handle homework this week.”
DIY Advocacy – Identify one school policy (e.g., cell‑phone usage) you can discuss with a teacher. Bring a teen‑suggested solution.
Leverage Strengths, Not Labels – If your teen mentions a diagnosis, ask: “What does this tell us about how you learn best?”
Micro‑Disruptions in the Classroom – Encourage teachers (or your own home‑learning) to let students choose one project topic each month.
today we’re stepping directly into a conversation that so many parents whisper about but rarely name out loud: the school system.
The one we grew up in.
The one our kids are sitting in right now.
And the one that — for too many teens — simply doesn’t match who they are, how they learn, or what they need to thrive.
For decades, we’ve been taught not to question it. But when a system is outdated, when it’s built for a world and a learner that no longer exist… we have to talk about it.
And today, we are.
I’m joined by Nevin Harper and Will Dobud, authors of the incredible book Kids These Days — a book that doesn’t just diagnose what’s going on with youth, but shines a bright light on the systems shaping them.
Together, we’re going to unpack what’s broken, what’s possible, and how every one of us — parents, educators, advocates — can begin disrupting the system in small, meaningful ways.
Show more...
Tammy J. Cohen is a speaker, author, podcaster, and founder of Women Beyond the Table, a network helping women thrive in business and life. She leads TC Brand Consulting, aligning entrepreneurs with their authentic messaging. Tammy authored "Text Messages to My Sons," inspiring parent-child connections in a digital age. She hosts the Women Beyond the Table podcast and lives in Manhattan with her husband and three sons. Tammy holds an MBA from Baruch College’s Zicklin School of Business.
Important Links / How to find you
https://tammyjcohen.com/ linkedin.com/in/tammy-j-cohen-915815143
https://www.instagram.com/tammyjcohen/
Additional Links to Tammy!
Here is the discount link for your audience to purchase the book. They need to enter the code
Discount Code to purchase the Book https://indiepubs.com/products/text-messages-to-my-sons-new-edition.
CODE TEXTMOM
However, Amazon is still running a campaign for the print version and e-book - the print copy is 22% off and the e-book is $ 0.99. This is excellent pricing so that Amazon may be preferable.
I do not know how much longer they will run it, but here is the link Https://amzn.to/4kXX3g3
Last but not least, I have attached a free download that includes the book's introduction, forward, and several messages so your audience can see if this is something they are interested in.
It is also available on my website; they would need to scroll and click on the " download " button for a free preview button
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