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Parenting in the Age of Misinformation
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Parenting in the Age of Misinformation

Kavin Senapathy joins me to discuss separating truth from fiction in parenting and how we can determine who to trust.

Summary

In this episode of Misguided the Podcast, host Matthew Facciani interviews Kavin Senapathy, a science writer and author of The Progressive Parent. We discuss various types of misinformation in parenting, the complexities of trust in scientific organizations, and the need for a nuanced understanding of health and medicine. Kavin also addresses the societal pressures surrounding breastfeeding and advocates for a broader perspective on child well-being.

Kavin Senapathy’s new book: The Progressive Parent

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Keywords

science communication, parenting, misinformation, vaccines, trust, health, social justice, progressive values, child well-being, breastfeeding

Chapters

00:00 The Journey into Science Communication

05:11 The Progressive Parent: Themes and Insights

09:28 Misinformation in Parenting

13:48 Navigating Trust in Science and Vaccines

17:47 The Complexity of Health and Medicine

22:05 Final Thoughts on Parenting and Science

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