Helping Kids Understand History Beyond the Textbook Garrison Hayes A Kids Co.

History isn’t just a subject in school – kids are already absorbing it in real time through news, culture, and everyday life. How parents talk about historical events at home can shape how kids understand the world, think critically about the past, and apply learnings to their present day. Journalist, historian and creator Garrison Hayes joins host Elise Hu to share how families can make history feel human, engaging, and relevant to current events. Garrison shares what helped him connect with history as a kid, and how he incorporates those learnings into his retellings of historical moments on social platforms today. Together, Elise and Garrison offer practical advice for nurturing curiosity, tackling those “but why?” questions, and helping kids see history as relevant to their present, rather than just facts and figures. Key Takeaways: Present history as about the people and lives in it, rather than just facts and figures. Consider underlying systems or the bigger picture when learning about historical moments. Nurture your child’s curiosity by having conversations about hard things. Bring history into everyday life with age-appropriate media from podcasts or books. Be open to unlearning or refreshing perspectives you might have learned previously. ⏱️ Timestamps: Keep the conversation going at home with our FREE Conversation Kit companion guide: Follow Garrison Hayes on Instagram: New episodes every Tuesday: YouTube: Apple: Spotify: Or wherever you get your podcasts. 🔗 START HERE 📌 Get free weekly conversation kits: 📌 Browse A Kids Co. books that pair with episodes: 📌 Follow Elise Hu: ABOUT THE SHOW Raising Us | Parenting Podcast for Kids, Tweens, & Conscious Caregivers Award-winning journalist Elise Hu (TED Talks Daily, Forever35) hosts Raising Us, a parenting podcast for grownups raising Big-Question Kids. From puberty and identity to tech and body image, each episode gives you tools to spark real conversations with the kids in your life. Created by A Kids Co. (a family media company) the show blends expert-backed insights with real, lived experiences featuring trusted doctors, educators and purpose-driven public figures sharing age-appropriate advice so you don't have to wing the hard stuff. Follow on: YouTube: Apple: Spotify: Or wherever you get your podcasts. If you like parenting podcasts like Good Inside with Dr. Becky, The Longest Shortest Time, Raising Good Humans or Ask Lisa, this podcast is for you. Topics Covered on Raising Us: Parenting kids and tweens Mental health for kids Talking to kids about racism, identity, and inclusion Screen time and social media Puberty, anxiety, and big feelings Building emotional intelligence in families Conscious and values-driven parenting Elise Hu parenting podcast A Kids Co. podcast series Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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This episode was published on Feb 3, 2026.

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