Are you telling me even my kid could play college athletics?

Teens & Technology, Part 1

On this episode of The Bridge, we sit down with licensed mental health expert Erin Torr and explore the use of technology with tweens and teens. The Bridge is a production of Monte Vista Christian School. The Bridge is a tool designed to empower school families with insight into timely topics in the lives of school-aged children. For more information about The Bridge, questions for podcast guests, or to suggest a topic on future episodes, please email our team at devinkleffer@mvcs.org [devinkleffer@mvcs.org]. Monte Vista Christian School is an International Baccalaureate Day and Boarding school, first established in 1926. For more information about the school, including admission opportunities, please visit us at mvcs.org [https://mvcs.org/]. #montevistachristianschool, #mvcs, #mvc, #thebridge Additional Resources: * American Girls: Social Media and the Secret Lives of Teenagers by Nancy Jo Sales * Brainstorm by Daniel Siegel, MD * How to Really Love Your Teenager by Ross Campbel, MD * Under Pressure: Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Girls by Lisa Damour PhD * Parenting from the Inside Out by Daniel Siegel, MD * Yes, Your Teen is Crazy! By Michael J. Bradley, Ed.D. * How to Talk So Teens Will Listen & Listen So Teens Will Talk by Adele Faber * The Gifts of Imperfect Parenting: Raising Children with Courage, Compassion, and Connection by Brene Brown (Audio Book) * Challengesuccess.org (bay area group supporting balance in academics) * The Social Dilemma (Documentary on Netflix) * Like (Documentary--Indie Films) * Angst (Documentary--Indie Films)

How does the new grading philosophy impact my student?

In this episode, we sit down with Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Instruction, Josh Davis, and discuss the recent shift in grading philosophy for MVC learners. The Bridge, a production of Monte Vista Christian School. The Bridge is a tool designed to empower school families with insight into timely topics in the lives of school-aged children. For more information about The Bridge, questions for podcast guests, or to suggest a topic on future episodes, please email our team at thebridge@mvcpodcasts.com [thebridge@mvcpodcasts.com]. Monte Vista Christian School is an International Baccalaureate Day and Boarding school, first established in 1926. For more information about the school, including admission opportunities, please visit us at mvcs.org [https://mvcs.org/]. #montevistachristianschool, #mvcs, #mvc, #thebridge

Which academic track is best for my child?"

In this episode, we sit down with guidance counselor Mallory Robinette, and discuss the different academic tracks available to learners based on their passions and goals. The Bridge, a production of Monte Vista Christian School. The Bridge is a tool designed to empower school families with insight into timely topics in the lives of school-aged children. For more information about The Bridge, questions for podcast guests, or to suggest a topic on future episodes, please email our team at thebridge@mvcpodcasts.com [thebridge@mvcpodcasts.com]. Monte Vista Christian School is an International Baccalaureate Day and Boarding school, first established in 1926. For more information about the school, including admission opportunities, please visit us at mvcs.org [https://mvcs.org/]. #montevistachristianschool, #mvcs, #mvc, #thebridge

How do the arts make us better humans?

In this episode, we sit down with Director of Fine Arts, Morgan Perez, and discuss how the arts help make us more whole. The Bridge, a production of Monte Vista Christian School. The Bridge is a tool designed to empower school families with insight into timely topics in the lives of school-aged children. For more information about The Bridge, questions for podcast guests, or to suggest a topic on future episodes, please email our team at thebridge@mvcpodcasts.com [thebridge@mvcpodcasts.com]. Monte Vista Christian School is an International Baccalaureate Day and Boarding school, first established in 1926. For more information about the school, including admission opportunities, please visit us at mvcs.org [https://mvcs.org/]. #montevistachristianschool, #mvcs, #mvc, #thebridge

Are you telling me even my kid could play college athletics?

In this episode, we sit down with Director of Athletics, Matt Coleman, and discuss the opportunities for even the average student-athlete to play athletics at the college level. The Bridge, a production of Monte Vista Christian School. The Bridge is a tool designed to empower school families with insight into timely topics in the lives of school-aged children. For more information about The Bridge, questions for podcast guests, or to suggest a topic on future episodes, please email our team at thebridge@mvcpodcasts.com [thebridge@mvcpodcasts.com]. Monte Vista Christian School is an International Baccalaureate Day and Boarding school, first established in 1926. For more information about the school, including admission opportunities, please visit us at mvcs.org [https://mvcs.org/]. #montevistachristianschool, #mvcs, #mvc, #thebridge