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Civic Parenting
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Civic Parenting is a special 10-episode series hosted by Julie Silverbrook of the National Constitution Center, joined by Lindsey Cormack, author of How to Raise a Citizen, and Sarah Vacchiano of CivicEQ. Together, they explore how civic learning takes shape in the ordinary moments of family life. Civic parenting is the intentional practice of welcoming children into the American story and prepari... more

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In this episode, Julie Silverbrook, chief content and learning officer at the National Constitution Center, sits down with Adam, Kelsey, and 7-year-old Dominic Varahachaikol to explore how one family has woven civic learning into everyday life, demon... more

In this episode, we explore the many ways civic learning happens, how to make it fun, social, surprising, and even funny. We explore how a game night, a family road trip, and even dinner table conversations all become opportunities to engage in big i... more

In this episode, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and author Beverly Gage joins Julie Silverbrook, chief content and learning officer, to discuss her recently published book, This Land Is Your Land: A Road Trip Through U.S. History, and the enduring ... more

In this special episode of Civic Parenting, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil M. Gorsuch, honorary co-chair of the National Constitution Center, and his co-author and former law clerk Janie Nitze join Julie Silverbrook to discuss their new children’s b... more

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Recent Guests

Ben Sheehan
Author of OMG WTF Does the Constitution Actually Say? and Civics Made Easy advocate
Author, Civics education advocate
Episode: Making Civics Fun
Beverly Gage
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, author
This Land Is Your Land (book)
Episode: The Great American Road Trip
Neil Gorsuch
United States Supreme Court Justice
U.S. Supreme Court
Episode: Justice Neil Gorsuch and Janie Nitze discuss their new children’s book, Heroes of 1776: The Story of the Declaration of Independence
Janie Nitze
Co-author of Heroes of 1776
Author/Co-author of Heroes of 1776
Episode: Justice Neil Gorsuch and Janie Nitze discuss their new children’s book, Heroes of 1776: The Story of the Declaration of Independence
Ashley Berner
Director of the Institute for Education Policy at Johns Hopkins University; Associate Professor of Education
Johns Hopkins University
Episode: Learning Civic Hope, Optimism, and Resilience Alongside Our Children
Lindsey Cormack
Author of How to Raise a Citizen
Episode: All Parenting Is Civic: How Civic Life Begins at Home
Sarah Vacchiano
Creator of CivicEQ
CivicEQ
Episode: All Parenting Is Civic: How Civic Life Begins at Home

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Julie Silverbrook
Host of Civic Parenting, National Constitution Center

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 8 ratings
  • Please, please get rid of the vocal fry and Valleyspeak

    This is a great idea for a podcast series. It deserves a delivery that isn't grating and distracting.

    Apple Podcasts
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    SaraB3301
    United States2 months ago

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Audience notes need for more polished delivery; some listeners find vocal style distracting.
Guests bring strong expertise and actionable ideas for civic learning at home.
Content is valuable and relatable for families seeking practical civics activities.
Positive reception to combining history, policy, and parenting in accessible formats.

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#114
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One Family's Civic Quest to 2037
Q: How did you discover Civic Quest and decide to participate?
A Facebook ad led them to investigate, they verified the National Constitution Center's legitimacy, and then decided to order the game and start playing as a family.
One Family's Civic Quest to 2037
Q: What did you enjoy most about Civic Quest?
The participants highlighted the civic strength of teamwork and the process of discussing each mission for extended periods, which helped them understand the history and its relevance to modern civics.
Making Civics Fun
Q: What role do resources like PBS and the National Constitution Center play in civic education at home?
They provide reliable, accessible explanations, age-appropriate content, and hands-on activities that families can use to explore civics together, making complex concepts approachable.
Making Civics Fun
Q: How should families handle divergent views at the dinner table?
Focus on listening, model respectful discourse, encourage civil debate, and frame conversations as ongoing practices rather than battles to win, so kids see civic engagement as normal and constructive.
Making Civics Fun
Q: What are the most effective ways families can make civic learning playful and memorable?
Leverage real-world settings outside the dinner table, use humor and age-appropriate storytelling, highlight human stories behind the text, and connect everyday decisions to civic concepts to keep learning ongoing and engaging.

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What is Civic Parenting about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A family-centered civics show that explores how everyday moments become opportunities for learning about American history, government, and citizenship. Episodes weave personal anecdotes with practical activities—like road trips to historic sites, reading civic books, and family routines—that make civics tangible for children and parents. Guests range from historians and authors to education policy experts, offering actionable ideas for nurturing informed, engaged citizens at home and in communities. A notable strength is connecting big national narratives to everyday parenting, with actionable tips, book recommendations, and real-world activities that families can try right away.

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Recent guests on Civic Parenting include:

1. Ben Sheehan
2. Beverly Gage
3. Neil Gorsuch
4. Janie Nitze
5. Ashley Berner
6. Lindsey Cormack
7. Sarah Vacchiano

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