As sometimes overwhelmed mothers with children and spouses to take care of themselves (not to mention everything else), we want to answer. We would like to know how to make life easier, more pleasant and fulfilling for us and our families.
For this purpose, we see many Ted talks in our family to achieve fresh ideas and inspiration. I thought I would share some of the best family-oriented TED talks that we saw (and will also update new favorites from time to time!).
Best Ted talks about parenthood, health, productivity and more
Although not everyone of these conversations will all address in the family, there is something for everyone and the messages are worth heard. These conversations will inspire, motivate, inform and entertain … what is well spent!
A heads-up: I cannot guarantee that each of them is 100% child-friendly, but since these standards are different, I have it assessed myself!
Killing schools creativity?
Sir Ken Robinson talks about the change in education so that she supports and promotes all interests of the children, not just mathematics and language art. He argues that creative thinking comes from the combination of many different subject areas.
Why you will love it
This lecture is both inspiring and extremely entertaining (I always forgot that I saw a Ted talk and no stand-up comedian!). I like the focus of following and promoting the interests of a child.
What babies learn before they are born
Annie Paul explains many amazing opportunities on how babies learn while they are still in mums. One of the most convincing topics she speaks about is how prenatal nutrition teaches the baby, how to develop his metabolism and other body functions for her time after birth.
Why you will love it
As a mothers, we sometimes forget to take care of ourselves, but pregnancy gives us an apology to do exactly that! And it is so much more than just giving nutrients. What babies experience in the womb affects many parts of their well -being. This lecture is a good memory of taking health seriously (in every stage of pregnancy or non-pregnancy) and that babies always learn.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stngbn4HP14
What fear can teach us
Karen Thompson Walker tells an appealing story about fear and how we can use it to make better decisions. We are often told that fear is bad and should be ignored, but Walker argues that we should instead try to read our fears like stories.
Why you will love it
As an entrepreneur, this lecture was revealing and relevant. Walker is an amazing storyteller and kept my interest from the first word to the last.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owgwkuim9gc
For women to persecute motherhood and a career
Irene Mora speaks about the extremely controversial topic of women “everything”. Mora does the case that her own career -oriented mother taught her how motherhood and a wonderful career do not mutually exclude each other.
Why you will love it
Many mothers stay mothers at home and love it. But others long for a chance to enter the workforce without being a “bad mother”. Mora gives an insight into how career and motherhood can happily coexist (and the children will be fine!).
How to get control of your free time
We have all heard the tips and tricks for the shaving time of our errands and tasks every day, but Laura Vanderkam makes some contraguitive points about time management. She says that thinking about time is not the answer in this way. Instead, we should consider that time is elastic and always fits our biggest priorities.
Why you will love it
Mothers are some of the most busy people nearby. Many of us could need a little more time, but since this is not possible, this lecture can help use the time we have most efficiently. This works for students, entrepreneurs and anyone who needs better time management.
How great executives are inspired
Simon Sinek argues that large managers, whether they are innovative companies or cultural revolutionaries, all exactly like thinking, acting and communicating. And the way you think, act and communicate is the opposite of everyone else.
Why you will love it
Sinek touches a topic about which many children think in school or of which he will experience about – leadership. But what makes a good leader? This lecture explains how you are a good leader in life and in business.
Why the brain is built for movement
Anders Hansen explains how there is a thing that can improve almost every part of your health and brain function, including stress management. The silver ball is of course sport! But the real meat in this lecture is why the brain is wired for movement, which is fascinating.
Why you will love it
Hansen explains that we are still biodegrading for the amount of movement that hunters/collectors and farmers receive, but we are not nearly this level of movement. We know that movement is important. Therefore, understanding of this concept is a great way for older children (and adults) to take on movement.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9P3Z7L0F0U
What the monopoly plays with real money has learned me about my children – and humanity –
Adam Carroll tells the story of a real monopoly game. When he found that his children did not play according to the rules, he wondered whether it was because the money was not real. So he grabbed some money and played with real money. Carroll touches the concept of financial abstraction – the idea that money is an abstract concept and not a tangible thing. Then he represents the questions that inevitably appear. Will children learn something about money in a kind of digital wallet?
Why you will love it
This story is fun to hear, but is also an important topic for parents of children who grow up in the digital world. When it comes to the bale debts of student loans, it is obvious that young people do not fully grasp the tangibility of money.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vb39jo8maq
Mathemagic
In this lecture, Arthur Benjamin presents entertaining and energetic. He races (and beats) calculator to find out the square of 3 -digit numbers. Then he shows you how he does it.
Why you will love it
This conversation is so much fun to see! Benjamin is full of energy, funny and committed. This lecture is particularly good for children who are interested in mathematics, but it is entertaining for almost everyone in every age.
Die to be a good mother
Heather Chauvin asks: “How far would you expect that a car drive an empty penchant?” The answer is of course not far. But she continues to ask why we, as a mothers, expect to go miles when our own tank is empty.
Bonus: I have to chat with Heather in the wellness mom podcast. So if you love your message, listen to our interview! (She even has some great suggestions on how to manage tantrums … a topic that I can soon write more about.)
Why you will love it
Chauvin’s lecture is inspiring and motivating. As mothers, we present our children, spouses, houses, jobs, etc. in front of our own basic needs. She asks us to put us first (or at least on the list!) And to follow joy in life, not just survival. I know that many mothers (including me) feel that we are in infinite survival mode. This lecture can help to get out.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzjnf_0vouw
Please help me add the list! What are your family -friendly favorite talks? I am always looking for fresh inspiration!