On today's episode of the "Parenting with Confidence" podcast, host Theresa Alexander Inman welcomes Dr. Bo Bennett, a distinguished social psychologist with a passion for critical thinking. Dr. Bennett shares his transformative journey from engaging in futile online debates to pursuing a PhD in psychology, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking in navigating the plethora of information in the digital age. With an impressive portfolio that includes running numerous websites, authoring over a dozen books on critical thinking, and creating online courses, Dr. Bennett highlights how critical thinking skills can be cultivated from a young age. He discusses the fundamental difference between plausibility and probability and the significance of questioning and understanding the information we encounter. Dr. Bennett underscores the value of intellectual humility and the need for parents to model critical thinking for their children. By fostering an environment of curiosity and inquiry, Dr. Bennett believes we can equip the next generation with the tools to discern truth from misinformation and make informed decisions. This episode is a call to action for parents to embrace critical thinking, not just as a skill but as a way of life, ensuring a future where rationality and reason prevail.
About Dr. Bennett
Dr. Bennett has a PhD in social psychology. He currently runs over a dozen websites, has written over a dozen books mostly on the topics of critical thinking, and teaches several online courses. He has been in the self-publishing industry for over a decade and has written multiple screenplays.
Learn more from Dr. Bo at: https://www.bobennett.com
About Theresa Inman
A wife and a mother to two children and grandmother, Theresa Alexander Inman is a Parenting Coach, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and Infant Toddler Development Specialist. She was introduced to the field of behavior analysis in 2007 after working in many capacities in the juvenile justice system.
Her goal is to improve the lives of children and families by helping them strategize child develop skills to prevent or reduce the effects of possible delays while having fun! She also served as a panelist on the first annual Autism World Summit.
Theresa is also an author, having published “How Can I Help My Child Communicate?” in 2022.
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About Parenting with Confidence
Parenting with Confidence with Theresa Alexander Inman presents you with answers if you are a tired and frustrated parent with a child diagnosed with a developmental delay. We aim to lift you up from the pressure of doing it right and provide you with the resources to set you and your child up for success!
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