The Raider Ramble
North Shore Country Day
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Rise and rally, Raiders! It's time to ignite your day with "The Raider Ramble," your go-to podcast for valuable insights, practical tools, and uplifting discussions to enhance your daily life as busy parents. From juggling schedules to nurturing emotional well-being, we're here to empower and guide you. So grab your coffee, relax, and let's embark on this incredible parenting journey together. Let's ramble!
The Raider Ramble is produced by North Shore Country Day. NSCD is a junior kindergarten through 12th grade, college-preparatory school founded in Winnetka, Illinois in 1919. With rigorous academic pursuit as the cornerstone, North Shore provides many opportunities for all students to excel – in the classroom and the laboratory, on the stage and the playing field, in their communities and beyond.
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S3E6 A Conversation with Matt de la Peña
On this episode of The Raider Ramble, senior Lexie Smith sits down with Newbery Medal-winning author Matt de la Peña during his visit to North Shore Country Day. From his journey as a reluctant…
Seeing the World Differently with James Robinson ’15
In this episode of Raider Ramble, host Drea Gallaga welcomes back North Shore Country Day alum James Robinson ’15, an Emmy-winning filmmaker and author of Whale Eyes: A Memoir About Seeing and Being…
S3E4 Joel de la Fuente ’87 Brings Hold These Truths Home to NSCD
In this episode of Raider Ramble, host Lisa Doi ’09 welcomes back NSCD alum and acclaimed actor Joel de la Fuente ’87, joined by award-winning writer Jeanne Sakata, for a powerful conversation about…
Rethinking College Admissions: A Conversation with Jeff Selingo
In this new episode of The Raider Ramble, Head of School Tom Flemma sits down with Jeff Selingo, New York Times bestselling author and one of the nation’s most trusted voices on higher education,…
S3E2 Doar to the Past: The Traditions We Share
What makes North Shore, North Shore? In this reflective episode of The Raider Ramble, host and lifelong Raider Mullery Doar ’06 explores the stories, rituals and rhythms that bind generations of…
S3E1 Living the Motto: Pat Ostrom Kohnen ’60 on Service, STEM and Resilience
We’re kicking off Season 3 of the Raider Ramble with a very special guest: Patricia Ostrom Kohnen ’60, this year’s Francis R. Stanton ’27 Alumni Recognition award recipient.A pioneer in STEM at a…
S2E7 Making the Most of Summer: A Parent’s Guide to Growth and Resilience
In this episode of The Raider Ramble, hosts Diana Flemma and Sarah Levi offer insightful guidance for parents navigating the summer months with their teenage and college-aged children. As licensed…
S2E6 Managing Your Emotions with Dr. Ethan Kross
In this episode of Raider Ramble, Montse Lusarreta, Lower School Counselor, and Courtney Wilson, Middle School Counselor, are joined by this year's Harold Hines Visiting Fellow, Dr. Ethan Kross.…
S2E5 Developing a Strong Parent-Student-Teacher Partnership in Middle School
In this episode of Raider Ramble, Robyn Schuster, President of the North Shore Country Day Parents’ Association, and Rachel Sun, Assistant Head of Middle School, discuss the importance of the…
S2E4 Parental Burnout: From Chaos to Clarity
In this episode of the Raider Ramble Podcast, hosts Hannah Chung and Gray Hulick from the Parents’ Association take a deep dive into the topic of parental burnout. From uncovering warning signs to…
S2E3 Doar to the Past: The Guardians of NSCD's Auditorium and Gymnasium
In this episode of the Raider Ramble Podcast, we peek behind the curtains of North Shore Country Day, exploring stories that connect the past with the present. Host Mullery Doar guides listeners…
S2E2 The Delicate Balance of Guiding Young Minds
On this episode of the Raider Ramble Podcast, Head of School Tom Flemma has an in-depth conversation with Dr. David Yeager about his groundbreaking book, "10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young…
S2E1 Pro Tips for Conquering College Applications
Tune into this insightful edition of the Raider Ramble Podcast, where Kristen Kaczynski and Matthew Mettille from North Shore Country Day's College Counseling Office discuss the evolving landscape of…
S1E6 The Last Chapter: Lifers' Journey Through NSCD
In the season finale of the Raider Ramble, five of our eight Lifers join us to reflect on their journey at NSCD. They've grown alongside one another from their earliest days to their senior year,…
S1E5 Doar to the Past: Deciphering the Ozzy Ball Enigma
In Episode 5 of the Raider Ramble, NSCD alum Mullery Doar '06 explores the origin of the mysterious Ozzy Ball, a game that is deeply rooted in North Shore Country Day's lower school culture. Mullery,…
S1E4 Raising Digital Citizens: Navigating Social Media with Intention and Purpose
Get ready to take a deep dive into the world of social media with Episode 4 of the Raider Ramble podcast! In this episode, Liz Sherwood, a parent of four kids, leads a fascinating chat with Middle…
S1E3 Building the Future of Wellness
In this episode, Molly Oelerich '87 and Trina Sandshafer, Executive Vice President and Design Principal at Kahler Slater, discuss the Mac Gym renovation project at NSCD. They delve into the design…
S1E2 Strategies for Healthy Screen Time Habits
In this exciting episode, NSCD parents Arturo Garcia Middle, Upper School Computer Science Teacher, and Dr. Jessica Rappaport of Rappaport Pediatrics dive head first into a very complex, complicated…
S1E1 Unraveling the Effects of Children's Busy Schedules
Have you ever found yourself questioning the right level of activity for your child? Are you intrigued by the signs of over-scheduling and the significance of balance in their lives?In this exciting…
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The Raider Ramble has published 19 episodes since January 2024, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.
The Raider Ramble is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 months. Average episode length is 17m.
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