Join Weston, Molly, and a bottle of wine as we use iconic teaching moments from movies and television as a vehicle to reflect on instructional practice. We invite you to laugh, agree or disagree, and work toward discovering exactly who you are and where you stand as an educator. Weston is a former high school teacher and administrator who now works as a Senior Fellow with the International Center for Leadership in Education. His work as a keynoter and instructional coach has afforded him the ...
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Molly and Weston talk AI, interpersonal skills, and what we're getting wrong about both on this week's episode!
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Molly and Weston duke it out over the importance of being on time. Late people...why are you always late? Weston finally learns why on this episode of Teaching Keating!
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On this week's episode we talk halftime shows, T Swift & T Kelce, and the relationship issues they don't even know are coming. What we wish our teachers taught us about marriage on this week's episode!
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This week we talk about why the world seems so unhappy. Here are a few strategies we use when we're feeling anxious, fearful, and sad.
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Molly and Weston discuss the state of their family, professions, kids, etc in 2023 and talk big plans for 2024. Here's a strategy we recommend for everyone this year!
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We were asked a hard question last night by one of our kiddos. How we respond shapes how kids view the world and the people around them. Are we doing this right? Find out on this week's Teaching Keating!
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E163: Are Aliens real? Mo and Wes discuss an array of topics and debate what is real and what is not
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On this week's episode, we debate the existence of aliens and discuss what is real and what is not when we think about how we see ourselves, how we reflect professionally, and what we believe about kids. Are you making the same mistakes over and over again?
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Mo and Wes talk nuclear weapons, social media, AI, and debate the merits of innovation in our homes and schools on this week's episode.
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We talk goals for our kids this school year, middle school jitters, and a crazy school start and end time!
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Transition is kicking our ass. We talk about our two most recent parent fails, the incredible new Indiana Jones movie, and the lessons in education and parenting we are taking from Dr. Jones.
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Molly and Weston talk Titanic, a sunken submarine, our worst nightmare being trapped underwater, and our coping mechanism for dealing with stress at home and at school. We laugh, Weston cries...it's a good one!
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It's wedding season! Do schools teach you what to look for in a relationship? Are we teaching it at home? That and the top songs everyone needs to hear at a wedding on this week's episode!
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Molly and Weston discuss some big life transitions, Molly's struggle to find joy in those transitions, and Weston's puppy-like outlook on the world.
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Molly and Weston talk protests in France and their current home protest happening right now. We have no idea how this is going to go. We'll keep you posted!
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Molly and Weston discuss tragedy, an airport interaction, and why we need more kindness and humanity in our day-to-day lives.
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Molly and Weston talk NCAA Women's basketball controversy and unpack the concept of swagger. Do we have it? Do we want it? Do we want to instill it in our kids?
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On this week's episode, we wonder if lab grown meat causes cancer, and why our kids' school experience isn't more meatier. Also, Molly and Weston get in a tiff and makeup in the end. Listen NOW!
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On this week's episode, two sleepy parents talk about the research behind kids, sleep, and daylight savings time. There are easy things we can all start doing and stop doing to get more sleep!
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On this week's episode, Molly exclaims, "These old bitches lied to me!" and we discuss some of the world's most impactful women and what we can learn from them.
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In the wake of Supreme Court debates on student loans, Molly and Weston argue about the most important lessons we all need to be teaching our kids about money.
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On this week's episode we talk Chinese spy balloons, chaos in the skies, and those adults and children in our lives who seem to only feel comfortable in chaos.
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On this week's episode, in the wake of severe natural disasters, Molly and Weston talk about the things we think have been a disaster for educators and parents. Also, we have a conversation that borders on disaster. Good news...it ends great.
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In the wake of yet another college admission scandal, 2 public school graduates debate whether an Ivy League degree is still prestigious. Should educators and parents still encourage kids to go to these schools? We disagree.
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E146: Super Bowl: Molly and Weston list the top tier coaches we want for our kids and ourselves
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Molly and Weston rank NFL coaches, and highlight their top coaching qualities. Does your coach possess these traits?
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On this week's episode, in the wake of generational storms in California, Colorado, and on the east coast, we talk about the storms (large and small) that kids need to weather in order to be functioning adults.
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Molly and Weston try out a new format, talk about the Royal Family, and discuss the essential lessons we should all be teaching our kids about love and marriage.
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Mo and Wes discuss the things that scare them most as educators and parents about the current state of education.
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Mo and Wes talk Mission Impossible and debate whether or not we should tell kids to dream the impossible. Spoiler alert...we disagree.
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Molly and Weston discuss the harsh reality of truth. Is cruel truth better than a lie? Listen here or anywhere you get podcasts!
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Molly and Weston talk Tin Cup and discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of their experiences with counseling and therapy.
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Mo and Wes talk classroom management, and the 6 essential things we all need to do to get it right.
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Mo an Wes channel their inner Bruce Wayne and Batman to help kids be themselves on this week’s episode!
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Molly and Weston talk 6 areas where kids and communities seem to be moving backward in education.
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Mo and Wes talk Pride & Prejudice and how we find our equals while helping kids to find theirs.
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Molly and Weston talk Top Gun, we play "Confident or Cocky" with a dozen well known celebs, and discuss the ways we and teach kids to ride the line between confident and cocky.
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Fear. Talking Monsters Inc, the pros and cons of fear, and steps we can take to help kids overcome it!
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Mo and Wes Talk Authenticity and Tropic Thunder on this week's episode! Is it always in our best interest to be our most authentic selves? How can we help kids in elementary, middle, and high school be more authentic? Find out on this week's Teaching Keating!
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Molly and Weston talk Ghostbusters, trolls, and the ways we underestimate kids.
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Molly and Weston talk Only Murders in the Building and the gates children have to pass through on the path to adulthood. What time is the right time?
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Molly and Weston talk Varsity Blues and take aim at youth sports culture in America. Buckle up!
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