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What if screen time could become a bridge for curiosity instead of a battle at the dinner table?
In this episode, Rion Nakaya, creator of The Kid Should See This (TKSST), reveals how curated educational media can inspire children, parents, and educators to explore the world together. With over 7,000 handpicked videos, Rion shows how shared media experiences nurture trust, spark creativity, and build resilience across generations
What You’ll Learn:
- Why co-viewing transforms screen time into a shared learning journey.
- How curated video can foster curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking in children.
- The importance of trust, attention, and storytelling in building healthy digital habits.
- How metaphors like the “children’s menu” limit what kids consume—and why breaking that mold matters.
- Practical ways to connect digital content with hands-on, real-world exploration.
Episode Highlights
- 02:48 – Why “The Kid Should See This” began with Ella Fitzgerald scat singing.
- 10:15 – Rethinking screen time: from restriction to shared curiosity.
- 19:02 – How co-viewing creates trust, connection, and a shared vocabulary.
- 28:37 – The power of factory and nature videos in sparking real-world exploration.
- 38:55 – On being the “mycelium” that connects experts, educators, and families.
- 49:22 – How children’s podcasts and storytelling expand attention spans and imagination.
- 58:47 – Modeling resilience through failure as learning.
- 01:05:10 – Future of TKSST: community, partnerships, and amplifying unseen voices.
Meet the Guest
Rion Nakaya is the award-winning founder of The Kid Should See This (TKSST), a curated library of over 7,000 educational videos that connect children and adults with science, art, nature, and curiosity. She is also a California Naturalist, storyteller, and digital curator committed to reshaping how families learn together.
Tools, Frameworks, or Strategies Mentioned:
- Co-viewing framework: Watching videos together to create shared learning moments.
- Living Library Model: A continuously updated archive of trusted educational resources.
- Biomimicry & Design Thinking: Learning innovation from nature’s systems.
- Resilience Through Failure: Using real-life stories to normalize mistakes as growth.
Closing Insight or CTA:
“We are not grownups, we’re the oldest kids. And learning together is what keeps us resilient.” – Rion Nakaya
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