Raising Kids in a Hypersexualized Digital World with Dr. Sharon Maxwell & Chelsea Maxwell
02/19/25 • 48 min
How can parents and educators help kids develop healthy relationships, navigate social media, and build self-control in a world designed to capture their attention? In this episode, Dr. Sharon Maxwell, clinical psychologist and author of The Talk, joins her daughter Chelsea Maxwell, an educator and learning designer, to discuss the challenges of raising kids in today’s digital, oversexualized culture—through a lens that aligns with Montessori principles of self-regulation, independence, and values-driven learning.
They share practical strategies for:
- Talking to kids about relationships, consent, and online influence
- Teaching self-reflection and self-control, core Montessori life skills
- Addressing the impact of social media on young minds
- Guiding kids toward a values-driven understanding of sex and intimacy
This conversation is essential listening for parents, educators, and anyone invested in helping the next generation develop autonomy, critical thinking, and confidence in today’s complex world.
Educating the Human Potential: The American Montessori Society Podcast
A podcast about optimizing education for a better society.
How can parents and educators help kids develop healthy relationships, navigate social media, and build self-control in a world designed to capture their attention? In this episode, Dr. Sharon Maxwell, clinical psychologist and author of The Talk, joins her daughter Chelsea Maxwell, an educator and learning designer, to discuss the challenges of raising kids in today’s digital, oversexualized culture—through a lens that aligns with Montessori principles of self-regulation, independence, and values-driven learning.
They share practical strategies for:
- Talking to kids about relationships, consent, and online influence
- Teaching self-reflection and self-control, core Montessori life skills
- Addressing the impact of social media on young minds
- Guiding kids toward a values-driven understanding of sex and intimacy
This conversation is essential listening for parents, educators, and anyone invested in helping the next generation develop autonomy, critical thinking, and confidence in today’s complex world.
Educating the Human Potential: The American Montessori Society Podcast
A podcast about optimizing education for a better society.
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Is education preparing children for the world they’ll inherit—or the world of the past? In this premiere episode, hosts Biff Maier and Nicole Coman launch Educating the Human Potential by challenging conventional wisdom about how children learn and thrive.
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- The meaning of ‘human potential’—and why it’s more than just academic success
- Why learning differences matter and how to truly support every child
- How parents, educators, and policymakers can rethink the future of education
With deep experience in Montessori education, psychology, and learning development, Biff and Nicole bring insightful, practical, and provocative conversations to this new podcast. This isn’t just a Montessori podcast—it’s a deep dive into what education should be.
Educating the Human Potential: The American Montessori Society Podcast
A podcast about optimizing education for a better society.
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