Episode 22:
Alternative Birth

An interview with Skeptical OB, Dr. Amy Tuteur.

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Episode 21:
Songs from the Science Frontier

John Paul apologizes to his mom.

Discussion of Richard Dawkins's comments on fantasy fiction at TAM8.

This Week in Parenting Science
* One-in-five US kids can be diagnosed with some sort of mental health disorder.
* Godblock, the new (tongue-in-cheek) web filter that blocks religious content.

Interview
* Monty Harper, children's musician, discusses his forthcoming science-based album "Songs from the Science Frontier".

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Episode 20:
Yes Magazine

Heidi's going to TAM8

Rob & Laurie are going Camp Inquiry

Project Science with Laurie Tarr - Balloons!

This Week in Parenting Science:
* Starting school later improves students' grades
* Structural difference found in the dyslexic brain

Interview:
* Jude Isabella, Managing Editor of Yes Magazine and author of Science Detectives and Hoaxed!

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Episode 19:
Free-Range Kids

Heidi's presentation at the Center for Inquiry

This Week in Parenting Science
* Pertussis returns in California - five babies have died
* Computers in under-priveliged homes may actually be lowering grades
* College course allows students to make their own electric guitars

Interview
* Lenore Skenazy, author of Free-Range Kids, How to Raise Safe, Self-Reliant Children (Without Going Nuts with Worry). Lenore talks to us about how to be a Free-Range Parent - and why you should.

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Episode 18:
Skipping Sunday School

Father's Day discussion

Heidi to speak at Center for Inquiry

This Week in Parenting Science
* Doctors "freeze" a baby (to 92°F) to allow them to complete heart surgery
* 2-year old girls are having their clitoris shortened by a doctor
* Questions about too much exposure to medical radiation
* The name chosen for a child can affect their outlook later in life

Interview
* Filmmakers Jason and Ashley Henley

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Episode 17:
Student Activism

Special Student Activism episode with Eric Workman and Will Phillips.

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Episode 16:
Camp Inquiry

Project Science: Make slime!

This Week in Parenting Science
* Eight-year-old protects younger sibling from abduction with information he learned watching NCIS.
* Shrek Forever After glasses recalled at McDonalds
* More than three hamburgers a week can increase risk of asthma?

Interview
* Dr. Angie McQuaig, Camp Inquiry / Center for Inquiry

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Episode 15:
Evolution in the Classroom

Project Science: Make oobleck!

Women Thinking Free create a counter-protest at the Anti-Vaccine rally in Chicago

This Week in Parenting Science:
* Motherly love improves children's immune systems
* Viral Youtube Video: Baby Reacts to Hearing for the First Time

Interview
* Dr. Eugenie Scott, Executive Director of the National Center for Science Education, Author of Evolution vs. Creationism

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Episode 14:
Media Exposure Science

Announcement: Elyse had her baby!

Discussion: Has TV affected our children?

This Week in Parenting Science
* No evidence that delaying vaccines helps children in cognitive development.
* Toddler lies are a developmental milestone
* 5th Grade Graduation Astronomy Awards!

Surprise Guest!

Interview
* Dr. Daniel Weissbluth, Pediatric Physician. Dr. Weissbluth discusses the effects of exposing children to too much "screen time."

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Episode 13:
Essential Life Skills

Heidi discusses SkeptiCamp

Laurie discusses the USA Science and Engineering Festival, October 23-24, 2010.

This Week in Parenting Science
* Parenting Magazine discusses why you don't need to be scared of vaccines.
* Children who have better child care as preschoolers perform better as teenagers.
* Childhood psychologic problems carry on later into life.

Interview
Ellen Galinsky, Mind in the Making: The Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs

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Episode 12:
American Humanism Association

Meet our Freelance Reporter, Jason Bilotta

Announcement: JREF bringing a new workshop to Louisville, KY

This Week in Parenting Science
* The Moral Life of Babies
* Yes, Too Much TV is Bad for Toddlers

Interviews
* David Niose, President of the American Humanist Association
* Amanda Metskas, Camp Quest

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Episode 11:
The Bi-Polar Child

This Week in Parenting Science
* Bumpology
* Children's Medicines Voluntarily Recalled
* Tiny Treadmills for Down Syndrome Toddlers
* Are Part-Time Working Moms Best?

Interview: Dr. Dimitri Papalos, co-author of "The Bi-Polar Child, the Definitive and Reassuring Guide to Childhood's Most Misunderstood Disorder". Dr. Papalos discusses bi-polar disorder in children.

FAQ: "How can I best encourage my shy child to participate in group play?", answered by Dr. Stuart Brown

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Episode 10: Play

This Week in Parenting Science
* Connecticut teacher quits because he is not allowed to teach evolution
* Unpasteurized milk is dangerous
* Teacher ability influences student performance
* CNN kindly reminds all women why they should hurry up and have babies, already!

Interview: Dr. Stuart Brown, author of "Play: How it Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul". Dr. Brown discusses the importance of play in childhood development

FAQ: Sent in by Jim Valentine in Louisville, KY: "What do you think will be the future of vaccine delivery?" Answered by Dr. Paul Offit

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Episode 9:
Vaccines (Part 2)

Part 2: Special Vaccine Episode with Dr. David Gorski. Dr. David Gorski gives us the lowdown on the topic of vaccine safety and the anti-vaccine movement.

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Episode 8:
Vaccines

Special Vaccine Episode with Dr. Paul Offit. Dr. Offit talks with the PBB Team on this special vaccine episode of Podcast Beyond Belief.

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Episode 7:
Sunday School for Seculars

This Week in Parenting Science
* Authoratitive parenting and depression
* HPV Vaccine and head or neck cancer
* Pregnancy and exercise

Interview: Ute Mitchell discusses her Rational Sunday School.

FAQ: Dr. Tyrone Hayes - Frog Myths

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Episode 6:
The Frog Scientist

This Week in Parenting Science
* Exposure to dirty environment improves health?
* Bullies are the popular kids?

Interviews: It's Frog Scientist week, where we interview the author (Pamela S. Turner) and subject (Dr. Tyrone Hayes) of the book The Frog Scientist.

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Episode 5:
Raising Happy Kids

This Week in Parenting Science
* Wait a second - ARE pregnant women more forgetful?
* Girls are just as good at math as boys
* Gender inequity in raising children

Roundtable discussion - How to raise happy kids?

Interview: Christine Carter, Ph.D. from UC Berkeley’s Greater Good "Half-Full" Blog and author of Raising Happiness: 10 Simple Steps for More Joyful Kids and Happier Parents. Dr. Carter discusses how to raise happy children.

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Episode 4:
Secular Summer Camp

This Week in Parenting Science
* Vaccine Court Rules Against Thimerosal-Vaccine Link to Autism
* Giving Flu Shots just to kids Protects Entire Community
* Warning for Soft Slings

Discussion of Camp Inquiry

Interview: Amanda Metskas - Camp Quest; Raising Free-Thinkers. Amanda Metskas and our own Laurie Tarr discuss Camp Quest and Camp Inquiry.

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Episode 3:
What is Skepticism?

This Week in Parenting Science
* Effectiveness of 1-2-3 Magic
* Infants Do Not Appear to Learn Words from Educational DVDs
* 27% of Children's Daily Calories Come From Snacks

Round Table Discussion: What is Skepticism?

Interview: Daniel Loxton of Junior Skeptic. Daniel joins us for a discussion about skepticism.

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Episode 2:
Pop Culture Science

Round Table Discussion: This Week in Parenting Science
* Marshmallow Temptations Debunked
* Jenny McCarthy Does Not Recant
* The Added Importance of Reading to English Speaking Kids
* Scientist Parents Have Scientist Children

Interview: John Flansburgh of They Might Be Giants

PSA: Smart Recovery

FAQ: Dr. David Elkind - Maximize Toddler's Learning Potential

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Episode 1:
What is Secular Humanism?

Dale McGowan of the Foundation Beyond Belief helps us kick off our new podcast.

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