This week we mark our 100th episode with a special guest. Dan Wirth joins us virtually to discuss fun and games and the important role they play in the lives of teens. We’ll discuss the finer points of what makes a good game, why challenges in games help us to build character and learn how to interact with others. We’ll also talk about how games and play an educational role with their subject matter.
We’ll also talk about collecting and the benefits that having a passion for building and curating a collection. We’ll learn how it helps teens to learn focus, manage their money and learn responsibility that will benefit them later in life.
In our Disney Detective, We’ll talk about The Untold History of the Iconic Wallpaper in Haunted Mansion & Disney’s newest platform gives people access to hidden places in Disney World and Disneyland
Then in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, Lucasfilm’s possible Gina Carano Replacement Plan & Star Wars Books: A Guide to Canon Novels in Chronological Order
And for our Entertainment News, Stevie Wonder big move & MCU Might Be Getting Major Casting Shake-Up
And then we’ll finish up with our Insightful Picks of the week….
This week we discuss the importance of teens having hobbies and activities to occupy their free time. We’ll look at an interesting study from the Department of Health and Human Services that details how teens spend their time throughout the day. We’ll look at some of the potential pitfalls of misspent free time by teens and we’ll talk about what productive downtime is and how it helps teens. We’ll also detail 10 significant benefits that teens gain through hobbies before finally taking a look at some of the hobbies and activities that Madison tends to enjoy.
In our Disney Detective, WDW’s Biggest Eyesore Is Back And It Looks Amazing, & some Big Park Landmarks are getting a Makeover for 50th Anniversary
Then in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, A New Secrets of the Sith Book is coming later this year and whether or not Disney will recast the role of Cara Dune
And for our Entertainment News, Love isn’t so Eternal, The Walking Dead might feel a little different & A Special Wardrobe Donated To Homeless Organization…
And then we’ll finish up with our Insightful Picks of the week.
This week we talk about Body Anxiety. We’ll talk about what it is and some of the leading causes of Body Anxiety. We’ll look at physical appearance concerns in teens in general, how fashion plays a role in Body Anxiety, what physical self evaluation is and the difficulties in combating social expectations that lead to Body Anxiety. Finally we’ll look at some of the ways that parents can help with adolescents deal with Body Anxiety, promote a positive self image and better understand the challenges teens face regarding this topic.
In our Disney Detective, ABC Taps Once Upon A Time creators to develop “Epic” plot, Disney California Adventure Park to bring back workers in limited reopening
Then in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, Obi-Wan Kenobi & Darth Vader’s Rematch Will Break A Star Wars Record and Gina Carano Fired From Star Wars: The Mandalorian
And for our Entertainment News, Tony Bennett reveals battle with Alzheimer’s disease and The Walking Dead’s Jeffrey Dean Morgan “Counting On” Joining Jensen Ackles in The Boys
And then we’ll finish up with our Insightful Picks of the week.
We have some after thoughts on an interesting event we think our audience might enjoy as well.
