Deborah Farmer Kris: How Awe Helps Us Flourish

Mindshift Podcast by KQED

Nov 11, 202530:49Education

KQED's Ki Sung talks to longtime MindShift contributor and child development expert Deborah Farmer Kris. In her book "Raising Awe-Seekers: How the Science of Wonder Helps Our Kids Thrive," she shares how exploring the em...

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