170: Books as a Tool for Bonding and Dialogue

"By third grade, literacy scores are correlations to if kids or not if kids will end up in prison, but they're directly correlated to imprisonment rates basically."
"Kids kind of lose the enjoyment of stories or learning, reading, anything like that. So that's why I promote it. I just want kids to love to read and love to consume content, continue to learn, practice their comprehension skills."
"AI should just be a co-pilot, a co-pilot in whatever it is that you're trying to figure out. It's definitely great to help your creative juices start flowing."
"Our children go to school for seven, eight hours a day for nine months out of the year, but where are they for that all 365 days for at least 16 hours on those all 365 days a year? They're at home with us."
"Libraries are turning into like community centers."
"Elimination communication is making yourself available to understand your child's cues."

In this episode of the Young Dad podcast, Jey and Rella discuss the importance of literacy and movement for children. They highlight the correlation between literacy rates and imprisonment rates, emphasizing the need for interventions to improve literacy. They also discuss their own experiences with reading and how technology, such as AI, can be used as a tool to enhance learning. They emphasize the importance of books as a tool for bonding and starting dialogues with children, and encourage parents to take advantage of resources like public libraries. In this conversation, Jey and Rella B Books discuss various topics related to parenting and child development. They touch on the importance of continuing education at home, the role of libraries as community centers, and the concept of elimination communication. They also delve into the challenges of postpartum depression and the lack of support for new parents. The conversation highlights the need for awareness, resources, and support in order to create lasting changes and improve the well-being of parents and children.

Takeaways
Literacy rates are directly correlated to imprisonment rates, highlighting the need for interventions to improve literacy in children.
Children's interest in reading often declines after the third grade, and it is important to find ways to engage them and promote comprehension.
Technology, such as AI, can be used as a tool to enhance learning and creativity.
Books are a valuable resource for bonding with children and starting dialogues about various topics.
Public libraries offer a wealth of resources and should be utilized to promote reading and learning in children. Continuing education at home is crucial for children's learning and development.
Libraries are transforming into community centers that offer a wide range of resources and events for families.
Elimination communication is a method that involves understanding and responding to a child's cues for using the bathroom.
Postpartum depression is a real and significant issue that requires support and resources.
There is a need for increased awareness, resources, and support for new parents to navigate the challenges of parenting.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Housekeeping
02:12 The Importance of Literacy and Movement
09:26 Challenges in Finding Reliable and Inclusive Books
12:27 The Role of Technology, including AI, in Children's Learning
16:49 Teaching Responsible Use of Technology
21:57 Using Books as Tools for Learning and Discussion
31:01 The Value of Libraries as Educational Resources
32:24 Continued Learning and Education
33:39 Libraries as Community Centers
36:11 Understanding Elimination Communication
43:33 Addressing Postpartum Depression
51:52 Prioritizing Self-Care and Setting Boundaries

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