The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips

Can talking about emotions and feelings in school actually have a downside? In this episode, Suzanne interviews Marsha Metzger, former holistic sex ed instructor, president and founder of Parents on the Level and author of The Parent Navigator. Together they dive into the controversial topic that has become a systemic worldview in schools: Social Emotional Learning, or SEL. Suzanne and Marsha brea...

Suzanne talks with special guest Paul Lott from the National Society for the Advancement of Black Americans. They discuss a data-driven approach to Critical Race Theory (CRT) and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and consider the question: If America is racist or if white privilege exists, does the data show it? What they find in the numbers might surprise you. Tune in to hear Suzanne and Pau...

Suzanne talks with veteran history teacher Matt Janecek about the experiences that led him to step away from the public school classroom after a two-decade career and make half the salary teaching international students online. Listen in as they discuss the state of the U.S. classroom and the compromising effects of reducing performance standards, including:  promoting uniformity grade inflation s...

Schools today are no longer a playground. They're a battleground for a child's mind, will and emotion. Listen in as Suzanne poses some critical questions that determine if a parent's vision and desired outcomes align with what and who is teaching their child? What is the true definition of education? How do you define success in the world of education? What could education look like if: Processing...

Parenting is a great privilege, but it's also a great responsibility. Now more than ever, families are under attack and parents need wisdom and discernment. In this episode, Suzanne calls moms and dads to think well about their role as a parent and the direction they want their family to go. Listen in as she encourages parents to get informed, determine their family vision and values, and lean int...

Parenting is no joke! Suzanne Phillips has spent years coaching intentional, legacy-minded parents—helping them overcome our increasingly confusing culture and connect the dots between faith, family, freedom and their child's future. Because informed parents make informed decisions. And let's face it, ages 0-25 are called formative years for a reason. Your children are being shaped! What goes in W...