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A role model for saying no and doing tough things: Hipparchia of Maroneia
She stood for going against social conventions, standing up for ourselves, and living by uncompromising Cynic principles, despite the discomfort. Thank…
Apr 3
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Meredith Alexander Kunz
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March 2024
Finding role models in an age of influencers
Philosophical and historical role models can help us feel inspired and optimistic about human flourishing even in difficult times. I'll be giving a talk…
Mar 16
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Meredith Alexander Kunz
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February 2024
Memory overwhelmed? Stoic philosophy of mind on how we perceive, remember, and assent
It's hard to have perfect recall in this era of overload. As we take in the world around us, we can consider what deserves our assent and space in our…
Feb 28
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Meredith Alexander Kunz
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December 2023
Seeking calm in the chaos—how far would you go?
In this holiday blur, let's take a look at Pyrrho of Elis, who thought that suspending judgment would make us calmer and happier. Plus, we can't really…
Dec 27, 2023
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Meredith Alexander Kunz
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October 2023
Seneca: the thinker we need today?
If you’re thinking about the Roman Empire, take a deeper look at Seneca.
Oct 27, 2023
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Meredith Alexander Kunz
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September 2023
How are Aristotle, personality type, and health connected?
As parents, we give everything to our kids and families, often putting our own well-being last. Antidote ideas: Explore your "truest nature" and find…
Sep 26, 2023
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Meredith Alexander Kunz
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Launching a child
Our daughter has left home to head out on her own into the wider world—the point of all this Stoic parent stuff. She's prepared, but it’s still a tough…
Sep 5, 2023
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Meredith Alexander Kunz
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August 2023
Back-to-school is here. My kids say: “Don’t even worry about it”
I still stress about my kids returning to school, but they tell me they've got it handled. As a Stoic parent, I'm reminding myself that they own this…
Aug 14, 2023
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Meredith Alexander Kunz
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Back-to-school is here. My kids say: “Don’t even worry about it”
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July 2023
Our Kids Are Growing Up in the Age of AI: Part 2
Let's encourage our children to build human skills... and to stay informed. That will prepare them to pivot and evolve as AI continues to expand.
Jul 31, 2023
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Meredith Alexander Kunz
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Our Kids Are Growing Up in the Age of AI: Part 2
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June 2023
Our Kids Are Growing Up in the Age of AI: Part 1
Our children, especially teens, are experiencing rapid change as AI applications begin to dominate many areas of learning. They have real reasons to be…
Jun 15, 2023
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Our Kids Are Growing Up in the Age of AI: Part 1
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May 2023
Social connection and human flourishing
Ancient Stoic thinking and modern health research show that pro-social connections with other people are critical to our well-being - both for kids and…
May 30, 2023
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Meredith Alexander Kunz
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Kids haven't recovered from pandemic learning loss and social "rupture"
Students have fallen behind in math, reading, US history, and civics - and socially. It's a tough road to pandemic recovery, but our pro-social nature…
May 5, 2023
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