Join Weston, Molly, and a bottle of wine as we use iconic teaching moments from movies and television as a vehicle to reflect on instructional practice. We invite you to laugh, agree or disagree, and work toward discovering exactly who you are and where you stand as an educator. Weston is a former high school teacher and administrator who now works as a Senior Fellow with the International Center for Leadership in Education. His work as a keynoter and instructional coach has afforded him the ...
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E180: Men vs. Women: Cracking the Communication Code
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35:50In this week’s episode of Teaching Keating, Molly (aka Mo) and Weston dive deep into the hilarious and frustrating world of communication between men and women. From unraveling why 'I’m fine' never means 'I’m fine' to debating the fixer vs. listener dynamic, they explore the quirks, misunderstandings, and patterns that define their 16-year relation…
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E179: Worry vs. Anxiety: How to Manage Both as Parents
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30:30Join us for Episode 10 of Teaching Keating as we unpack the difference between worry and anxiety—two emotions every parent knows all too well. From late-night brain spins to kid-related concerns, we dive into what sets these feelings apart, how they show up in our lives, and why worry can actually be a good thing (yes, really!). We share personal s…
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E178: Traveling with Kids: Tips, Stories, and Why It’s Worth It
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33:41Welcome to this episode of Teaching Keating! This week, we’re diving into the wild, wonderful, and sometimes challenging world of traveling with kids. From spring break stories (think epic Cadillac adventures and margarita mishaps) to practical tips for making family travel manageable, we’ve got you covered. We share why we think traveling with kid…
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E177: Valentine’s Day Special Part 2!
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29:34In part two, we dive into the complexities of modern romance with us in this episode of "Teaching Keating." Here, we tackle: The Hunt for Love: We discuss where to find potential partners in today's world, humorously suggesting that traditional meet-cutes like Topgolf might be the way to go instead of the digital realm. Deal Breakers vs. Heart Matt…
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E176: Valentine’s Day 2 Part Special! What should we teach kids about love?
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31:15Join us for a heartfelt and humorous exploration of love, relationships, and the changing landscape of romance in this episode of "Teaching Keating." In honor of Valentine's Day, we delve into: The Essence of Love: We discuss various definitions of love, from the commitment of one's will to the good of another to the classical Greek concepts of lov…
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E175: Groundhog Day: What do we do repeatedly that we want to keep? What do we want to change?
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28:13Welcome back to "Teaching Keating," where we dissect the everyday cycles of life, inspired by this week's theme: Groundhog Day. In this episode, we explore: Repetition in Life: How the concept of living the same day over and over from the movie "Groundhog Day" relates to our habits and routines. Parenting and Personal Time: We share heartfelt stori…
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E174: Are you a kind person? Is it ever okay to be unkind?
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32:30Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of "Teaching Keating," where Molly and Weston dive deep into the nuances of human behavior, focusing this week on the distinction between kindness and niceness. In this episode, we explore: Kind vs. Nice: Molly clarifies her personal philosophy, describing herself as kind but not necessarily nice, and wh…
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E173: Coaching, Marriage, and the Art of Being Both Good and Wicked
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30:45Join hosts Molly and Weston in this week's Teaching Keating. In this episode, they explore the complex characters from "Wicked" and "The Wizard of Oz" to discuss their roles in various aspects of life. Connect with Us: Follow us for updates and more episodes. Share your thoughts in the comments below about your strategies for building habits rather…
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E172: Who Shapes Our Kids More? Friends, Teachers, or Us?
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33:45Join hosts Molly and Westing for an intriguing Teaching Keating. In this episode, they set up a playoff-style bracket to determine the most significant influences in our children's lives. This conversation dives deep into the dynamics of influence, from friends and teachers to media and family values. Connect with Us: Follow us for updates and more…
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E171: Teaching Our Kids About Money: Lessons from Our Journey
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42:45Dive into the financial heart of family life with hosts Molly and Keating in this enlightening episode of Teaching Keating. We tackle one of the most sensitive subjects in any relationship: money. Connect with Us: Follow us for updates and more episodes. Share your thoughts in the comments below about your strategies for building habits rather than…
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E170: Motivation vs. Discipline: Talking New Year's Resolutions
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33:43Welcome to Teaching Keating! In this episode, we kick off 2025 and discuss New Year's resolutions, motivation, and the power of discipline. Connect with Us: Follow us for updates and more episodes. Share your thoughts in the comments below about your strategies for building habits rather than setting resolutions. Learn more at: westonkieschnick.com…
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E169: What's missing from the humans using AI right now?
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33:34Molly and Weston talk AI, interpersonal skills, and what we're getting wrong about both on this week's episode!
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E168: Late People vs On-Time People
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38:13Molly and Weston duke it out over the importance of being on time. Late people...why are you always late? Weston finally learns why on this episode of Teaching Keating!
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E167: Super Bowl Hangovers
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40:04On this week's episode we talk halftime shows, T Swift & T Kelce, and the relationship issues they don't even know are coming. What we wish our teachers taught us about marriage on this week's episode!
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E166: Elmo Asked a Question. The answers were wild
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39:59This week we talk about why the world seems so unhappy. Here are a few strategies we use when we're feeling anxious, fearful, and sad.
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State of the Union: We did a thing!
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45:51Molly and Weston discuss the state of their family, professions, kids, etc in 2023 and talk big plans for 2024. Here's a strategy we recommend for everyone this year!
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E164: Global Conflict: How do we talk to our kids about what's going on in the world?
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31:17We were asked a hard question last night by one of our kiddos. How we respond shapes how kids view the world and the people around them. Are we doing this right? Find out on this week's Teaching Keating!
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E163: Are Aliens real? Mo and Wes discuss an array of topics and debate what is real and what is not
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39:06On this week's episode, we debate the existence of aliens and discuss what is real and what is not when we think about how we see ourselves, how we reflect professionally, and what we believe about kids. Are you making the same mistakes over and over again?
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E162: Oppenheimer: Is the world ready for the next wave of innovation?
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34:21Mo and Wes talk nuclear weapons, social media, AI, and debate the merits of innovation in our homes and schools on this week's episode.
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E161: Back to School! Our top 3 goals for this school year
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29:18We talk goals for our kids this school year, middle school jitters, and a crazy school start and end time!
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E160: Indiana Jones and Parent Fails
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29:13Transition is kicking our ass. We talk about our two most recent parent fails, the incredible new Indiana Jones movie, and the lessons in education and parenting we are taking from Dr. Jones.
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E159: HALT! Are you Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tired?
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34:24Molly and Weston talk Titanic, a sunken submarine, our worst nightmare being trapped underwater, and our coping mechanism for dealing with stress at home and at school. We laugh, Weston cries...it's a good one!
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It's wedding season! Do schools teach you what to look for in a relationship? Are we teaching it at home? That and the top songs everyone needs to hear at a wedding on this week's episode!
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E157: Transitions and Finales
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36:58Molly and Weston discuss some big life transitions, Molly's struggle to find joy in those transitions, and Weston's puppy-like outlook on the world.
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E156: Protests: We're on a parent strike
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31:11Molly and Weston talk protests in France and their current home protest happening right now. We have no idea how this is going to go. We'll keep you posted!
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E155: Guns, Humanity, & Kindness
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39:58Molly and Weston discuss tragedy, an airport interaction, and why we need more kindness and humanity in our day-to-day lives.
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E154: National Titles and Swagger
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41:07Molly and Weston talk NCAA Women's basketball controversy and unpack the concept of swagger. Do we have it? Do we want it? Do we want to instill it in our kids?
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On this week's episode, we wonder if lab grown meat causes cancer, and why our kids' school experience isn't more meatier. Also, Molly and Weston get in a tiff and makeup in the end. Listen NOW!
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E152: Daylight savings time is bad & your kids are sleep deprived!
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26:55On this week's episode, two sleepy parents talk about the research behind kids, sleep, and daylight savings time. There are easy things we can all start doing and stop doing to get more sleep!
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E151: International Women's Day!
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40:28On this week's episode, Molly exclaims, "These old bitches lied to me!" and we discuss some of the world's most impactful women and what we can learn from them.
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E150: Student Loans & Lessons in Money
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37:44In the wake of Supreme Court debates on student loans, Molly and Weston argue about the most important lessons we all need to be teaching our kids about money.
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On this week's episode we talk Chinese spy balloons, chaos in the skies, and those adults and children in our lives who seem to only feel comfortable in chaos.
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On this week's episode, in the wake of severe natural disasters, Molly and Weston talk about the things we think have been a disaster for educators and parents. Also, we have a conversation that borders on disaster. Good news...it ends great.
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In the wake of yet another college admission scandal, 2 public school graduates debate whether an Ivy League degree is still prestigious. Should educators and parents still encourage kids to go to these schools? We disagree.
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E146: Super Bowl: Molly and Weston list the top tier coaches we want for our kids and ourselves
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26:23Molly and Weston rank NFL coaches, and highlight their top coaching qualities. Does your coach possess these traits?
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On this week's episode, in the wake of generational storms in California, Colorado, and on the east coast, we talk about the storms (large and small) that kids need to weather in order to be functioning adults.
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E144: Meghan and Harry: You Better Be Learning Something About Relationships
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38:20Molly and Weston try out a new format, talk about the Royal Family, and discuss the essential lessons we should all be teaching our kids about love and marriage.
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E143: Hocus Pocus: Scary Things In Education
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35:37Mo and Wes discuss the things that scare them most as educators and parents about the current state of education.
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E142: Mission Impossible: Should Kids Dream the Impossible?
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37:41Mo and Wes talk Mission Impossible and debate whether or not we should tell kids to dream the impossible. Spoiler alert...we disagree.
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E141: The Thomas Crown Affair: Is It Ever Okay to Lie to Children?
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36:45Molly and Weston discuss the harsh reality of truth. Is cruel truth better than a lie? Listen here or anywhere you get podcasts!
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