We laughed. We cried. We talked about things we’re trying too hard at. Forgetting Sarah Marshall and the things we need to loosen our grip on in education and parenting.
Molly and Weston discuss education. Is the boat sinking? And are we shuffling deck chairs on the Titanic? There are certainly icebergs all around. We talk about what they are on this week's episode.
What's a stronger motivator for kids, joy or fear? The answer may surprise you. Listen Now!
On the day Tom Brady retires, Molly and Weston discuss whether or not it's time to step away from the podcast, and leave it behind.
This week we talk the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and our go-to strategies for picking ourselves up and dusting ourselves off in those moments when life seems to knock us on our ass. Listen now!
Molly and Wes talk suburbia, community, and the not-so-subtle influences every adult is having on the children around them. Listen now!
Mo and Wes discuss their biggest pet peeves with teaching and parenting, while also having a quick chat about the things that bring them the greatest joy. Listen now!
Molly and Weston clarify educator identities. We need to recalibrate as a society and come back to center around expectations. We're going off in this episode. Listen now!
Do you have a horrible boss? Are you a horrible boss?
Molly and Weston talk do's and don'ts of leadership on this week's episode of Teaching Keating!
Weston and Molly talk about six tell tale signs that kids are ready to spread their wings and become more independent. Listen now!
On this week's episode, Molly and Weston talk Shrek. What is the perception kids have of us as we start the school year? Who is the "representative" they are trying to introduce us to? How can we positively shape perception as the year progresses?
Ted Lasso is a great coach and teacher. What can we learn from him? Molly and Weston discuss on this week’s episode!
Molly and Weston talk Oceans and the people every educator and parent needs in their crew.
Mo and Wes talk Craig T Nelson, Weston's affinity for Iowa, and the characteristics of the best instructional coaches. Listen now!
Molly and Weston discuss the pros and cons of teaching kids to follow their dreams versus follow their effort.
Wes and Mo discuss how we can alleviate some of the pressures our kids are under and why we are already late to the party.
Molly and Weston talk creativity, and things we can all start doing now to create more joyful, engaging, and successful learning experiences for kids.
Mo and Wes discuss the issues they have with the notion of "gifted" children. We also highlight 7 questions you can ask to determine whether or not your child or student might be gifted.
Molly and Weston discuss the character traits of a great role model and build the ideal version from scratch. Did we name the same traits you would for you or your kids?
Wes and Mo talk Dolly Parton and the quiet work she's been doing to promote equality and early childhood literacy. Here are things we can do as educators and parents to help. Listen now!