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Civic Parenting · September 1 · 43 min

How to Raise a Citizen

In this episode, Julie Silverbrook, chief content and learning officer at the National Constitution Center, and Civic Parenting co-host Lindsey Cormack, discuss how families can make civic learning part of everyday life, learning together with curiosity and humility, while helping children build civic know-how, ask questions, engage with different perspectives, and participate in their communities. They discuss Cormack’s book, How to Raise a Citizen (And why it’s up to you to do it), and the role parents and caregivers can play in raising the next generation of informed and engaged citizens. Resources Lindsey Cormack, How to Raise a Citizen (And why it’s up to you to do it), (2024) Stay Connected and Learn More Stay connected with Civic Parenting—follow, rate, and review the show wherever you listen. Questions or comments? Email podcast@constitutioncenter.org. Follow @ConstitutionCtr on social media, explore more activities and programs designed for families from the National Constitution Center, or subscribe to receive our family resources email newsletter. Support our important work by making a donation today. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate

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In this episode, Julie Silverbrook, chief content and learning officer at the National Constitution Center, and Civic Parenting co-host Lindsey Cormack, discuss how families can make civic learning part of everyday life, learning together with curiosity and humility, while helping children build civic know-how, ask questions, engage with different perspectives, and participate in their communities. They discuss Cormack’s book, How to Raise a Citizen (And why it’s up to you to do it), and the role parents and caregivers can play in raising the next generation of informed and engaged citizens. 


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Stay Connected and Learn More 

  • Stay connected with Civic Parenting—follow, rate, and review the show wherever you listen. 
  • Questions or comments? Email podcast@constitutioncenter.org. 
  • Follow @ConstitutionCtr on social media, explore more activities and programs designed for families from the National Constitution Center, or subscribe to receive our family resources email newsletter. 
  • Support our important work by making a donation today. 

⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate 

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