Protecting Our Kids Online and Beyond with Sofia Friesen
Sofia Friesen returns to Shaping Our World for a powerful second conversation about protecting youth from human trafficking in Canada. As Canadian Programs Director at Ally Global Foundation, Sofia shares the latest on their groundbreaking Prevention Project and offers real-world tools to keep kids safe online. With practical red flags to watch for and hopeful stories of change, this episode is an urgent yet empowering resource for parents and caregivers.
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Understanding and Supporting Kids’ Mental Health with Dr. Robin Baweja
Chris Tompkins welcomes Dr. Robin Baweja — pediatrician, author, and founder of Dear Mommy — for a meaningful conversation on children’s mental health. Drawing from her medical background and personal experience as a parent, Dr. Baweja shares how to recognize early signs of anxiety, depression, and emotional struggles in kids, along with tips for building resilience. They explore the impact of the pandemic, the importance of emotional literacy, and how parents and caregivers can support children at every stage of development.
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Breaking Barriers: Lessons in Inclusion, Independence and Purpose
In this episode of Shaping Our World, host Chris Tompkins sits down with Fiona Goy and Poppy Go, two remarkable mothers who have dedicated their lives to advocating for children with exceptionalities. Fiona and Poppy share their personal journeys of raising sons on the autism spectrum, the life-changing decisions they made to support their development, and how sports, summer camps, and employment opportunities have empowered their children to thrive. Their inspiring stories offer encouragement, practical wisdom, and a powerful message about inclusion, resilience, and the limitless potential within every young person.
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Inspiring Young Minds Through Storytelling with Sara Furlong
In this episode of Shaping Our World, host Chris Tompkins welcomes acclaimed author and creative director, Sara Furlong. With nearly 20 years of experience creating engaging content for kids and tweens, Sara shares insights on fostering empathy and understanding through literature. We dive into her award-winning book, Every Brain is Beautiful, which introduces neurodiversity to children, and explore her latest project, Storyay, a revolutionary approach to literacy. Join us for an inspiring conversation on storytelling, inclusivity, and how we can better support the young minds shaping our world.
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Money Smarts for the Next Generation: A Conversation with Angelique de Montbrun
Season 5 of Shaping Our World kicks off with an insightful conversation featuring Angelique de Montbrun, CEO of Mydoh, a money management app designed to empower kids and teens with real-world financial skills. Angelique shares her expertise on fostering financial literacy from an early age, the impact of digital tools on money management, and how parents can help their children build healthy financial habits. Whether you’re a parent navigating conversations about money or a young person eager to take control of your finances, this episode is packed with valuable insights.
You’re a parent or maybe you work with young people in your job - but either way, you have a desire to inspire the young people in your life. Hi, my name is Chris Tompkins, a 20 plus years veteran of youth development. Both on the front lines and leading the youth development organization, Muskoka Woods. I’m also a dad.
Shaping Our World is a podcast that invites you into a conversation that will leave you more confident in inspiring and understanding the young people in your life.
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