Simon Badrock and Dr. Megan Waldron explore the evolving landscape of education in the post-pandemic world. Dr. Waldron shares her journey into education and addresses the decline in academic performance, highlighting technology's role. They discuss the importance of rebuilding social and soft skills in children, emphasizing writing as a tool for developing leadership and empathy. The conversation provides strategies for parents and educators to enhance learning, focusing on experiential learning and the value of childhood experiences. They also tackle overcoming reluctance in student writing, stressing individual support and growth challenges.

Connect and follow guest, Meghan Waldron.
Website: https://www.smartsolutionsva.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/rvawrites/

Connect and follow host, Simon Badrock:

Website: https://www.empowermentcoach.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmpowermentCoach.org/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-badrock-93ab48134/

In addition to hosting the Empowering Future Leaders podcast, Simon is a Certified Elite Mentorship Trainer, Speaker, and a fully trained Kids Life Coach. At EmpowermentCoach.org we help Kids and Parents unlock their potential and find direction, meaning and purpose in their lives.

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(0:00 ) Introduction and challenges in education post-pandemic
(1:43 ) Guest introduction: Dr. Megan Waldron
(2:31 ) Megan Waldron's journey into education
(4:16 ) Decline in academic performance and technology's impact
(8:18 ) Rebuilding social and soft skills in children
(12:19 ) The role of writing in leadership and empathy development
(23:10 ) Strategies for parents and educators to enhance learning
(23:46 ) The value of experiential learning and childhood experiences
(27:18 ) Overcoming reluctance and supporting student writing
(31:23 ) Emphasizing individual support and growth challenges
(33:04 ) Contact information for Dr. Megan Waldron and closing remarks