For some kids, the playground is a place of fun and friendship. For others, it is a source of anxiety and fear. The fear of being left out.

Why do some kids struggle to make friends while others do not? And what can grown ups do to help?

We take an in-depth look with Why Will No One Play With Me?author Caroline Maguire. We also talk about the realities of adult friendships with NPR's Julia Furlan.

For some kids, the playground is a place of fun and friendship. For others, it is a source of anxiety and fear. The fear of being left out.
Why do some kids struggle to make friends while others do not? And what can grown ups do to help?
We take an in-depth look with <a href="https://www.grandcentralpublishing.com/titles/caroline-maguire/why-will-no-one-play-with-me/9781538714836/">Why Will No One Play With Me? </a>author Caroline Maguire. We also talk about the realities of adult friendships with NPR's Julia Furlan.

Produced by Connecticut Public, 'Where We Live' puts Connecticut in context. Host Catherine Shen brings us fascinating, informed, in-depth conversations and stories beyond news headlines.  We start local, but we take time to explore domestic and international issues and consider how they impact us personally and here at home.

Produced by Connecticut Public, '<a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/where-we-live/about">Where We Live'</a> puts Connecticut in context. Host Catherine Shen brings us fascinating, informed, in-depth conversations and stories beyond news headlines.  We start local, but we take time to explore domestic and international issues and consider how they impact us personally and here at home.

Where We Live is a call-in talk show about who we are in Connecticut and our place in the world.

Where We Live

Produced by Connecticut Public, '<a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/where-we-live/about">Where We Live'</a> puts Connecticut in context. Host Catherine Shen brings us fascinating, informed, in-depth conversations and stories beyond news headlines.  We start local, but we take time to explore domestic and international issues and consider how they impact us personally and here at home.

New Book Asks: 'Why Will No One Play With Me?'

Some studies show that working with your hands can have a lot of cognitive and emotional benefits. Creating something with your hands can be a deeply satisfying process, and for some students, it can set them on a path for a real career in engineering.

That’s where Makerspaces come in. Across the state, makerspaces are providing places where students of all ages can go and learn a new trade or craft with the help of some exceptional makers, and really advanced equipment!

Today, we hear from MakerspaceCT, a Hartford based skills development center. Later, we learn how libraries are becoming hubs for innovation as well.

GUESTS:
Samuel Ferri: coordinator with Studio 20 South, a digital maker studio at the West Hartford Library
Paul Lavoie: Chief Manufacturing Officer of the state of Connecticut
Cole Grosner: Education Director for MakerspaceCT
Devra Sisitsky: Founder and Executive Director of MakerspaceCT
Care Verikas: co-founder Bristol Bazaar, an indoor makers market that is open year round

<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/28/well/mind/hands-mindfulness-typing-writing.html#:~:text=She%20sees%20some%20similarities%20in,in%20anxiety%20and%20depression%20symptoms.">Some studies show that working with your hands can have a lot of cognitive and emotional benefits.</a> Creating something with your hands can be a deeply satisfying process, and for some students, it can set them on a path for a real career in engineering.
That’s where Makerspaces come in. Across the state, makerspaces are providing places where students of all ages can go and learn a new trade or craft with the help of some exceptional makers, and really advanced equipment!
Today, we hear from <a href="https://makerspacect.com/join-the-movement/">MakerspaceCT, a Hartford based skills development center.</a> Later, we learn how libraries are becoming hubs for innovation as well.
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li>Samuel Ferri: coordinator with <a href="https://www.westhartfordlibrary.org/services/studio-20-south/">Studio 20 South, a digital maker studio at the West Hartford Library</a></li>
<li>Paul Lavoie: <a href="https://manufacturing.ct.gov/?language=en_US">Chief Manufacturing Officer of the state of Connecticut</a></li>
<li>Cole Grosner: Education Director for <a href="https://makerspacect.org/">MakerspaceCT</a></li>
<li>Devra Sisitsky: Founder and Executive Director of MakerspaceCT</li>
<li>Care Verikas: co-founder <a href="https://www.thebristolbazaar.com/">Bristol Bazaar, an indoor makers market</a> that is open year round</li>
</ul>

Connecticut makerspaces act as hubs for creativity, innovation and lifelong learning 

A Connecticut lab is embarking on a groundbreaking initiative to study endometriosis, a painful condition that impacts people with a uterus.

Endometriosis is just one of the many invisible illnesses that impact an estimated 10% of the American population, according to Disabled World, an independent Health and Disability news source.

This hour, we talk about why invisible illnesses are difficult to diagnose and how scientists are trying to change that.

GUESTS:
Michayla Savitt, State Government Reporter, Connecticut Public
Jennifer Crystal, Author of “One Tick Stopped the Clock”
Kelsi Carolan, Assistant Professor and licensed clinical social worker, University of Connecticut

A Connecticut lab is embarking on a groundbreaking initiative to study endometriosis, a painful condition that impacts people with a uterus.
Endometriosis is just one of the many invisible illnesses that impact an estimated 10% of the American population, according to <a href="https://www.disabled-world.com/" data-cms-ai="0">Disabled World</a>, an independent Health and Disability news source.
This hour, we talk about why invisible illnesses are difficult to diagnose and how scientists are trying to change that.
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/people/michayla-savitt" data-cms-ai="0">Michayla Savitt</a>, State Government Reporter, Connecticut Public</li>
<li><a href="https://www.jennifercrystal.com/home" data-cms-ai="0">Jennifer Crystal</a>, Author of “One Tick Stopped the Clock”</li>
<li><a href="https://socialwork.uconn.edu/person/kelsi-carolan-phd/" data-cms-ai="0">Kelsi Carolan</a>, Assistant Professor and licensed clinical social worker, University of Connecticut</li>
</ul>

'But you don’t look sick ' The struggles of living with an invisible illness

Traditionally, college campuses are epicenters of activity, connection, and engagement. So why are students feeling so isolated?

39% of students have reported feeling lonely. Loneliness remains an ongoing health crisis throughout the nation. United States Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has raised concerns about loneliness, sharing that a lack of connection can increase the risk for premature death.

Today, we take a look at loneliness and isolation in the university setting, and hear how some colleges are working to address it. We also hear from students and learn about how they have addressed loneliness in their lives.

GUESTS:
Nick Pinkerton:Associate Dean of Counseling Services and Wellbeing at Southern Connecticut State University
Alex Kafka:Senior Editor, at The Chronicle of Higher Education and author of the report Overcoming Student Loneliness
Krista Mitchell:Senior at University of Connecticut
Bonnibel Lilith Rampertab: Sophomore at University of Connecticut

Traditionally, college campuses are epicenters of activity, connection, and engagement. So why are students feeling so isolated?
<a href="https://www.gallup.com/education/509231/college-students-experience-high-levels-worry-stress.aspx#:~:text=Bar%20chart.,25">39% of students have reported feeling lonely.</a> Loneliness remains an ongoing health crisis throughout the nation. United States Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has raised concerns about loneliness, <a href="https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/05/03/new-surgeon-general-advisory-raises-alarm-about-devastating-impact-epidemic-loneliness-isolation-united-states.html">sharing that a lack of connection can increase the risk for premature death.</a>
Today, we take a look at loneliness and isolation in the university setting, and hear how some colleges are working to address it. We also hear from students and learn about how they have addressed loneliness in their lives.
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://inside.southernct.edu/counseling/meet-the-staff/nick">Nick Pinkerton:</a> Associate Dean of Counseling Services and Wellbeing at Southern Connecticut State University</li>
<li><a href="https://www.chronicle.com/author/alexander-c-kafka">Alex Kafka:</a> Senior Editor, at The Chronicle of Higher Education and author of the report <a href="https://store.chronicle.com/products/overcoming-student-loneliness">Overcoming Student Loneliness</a></li>
<li><a href="https://creativekrista.com/">Krista Mitchell:</a> Senior at University of Connecticut</li>
<li>Bonnibel Lilith Rampertab: Sophomore at University of Connecticut</li>
</ul>

New Book Asks: 'Why Will No One Play With Me?'

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