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Dad's everywhere are wondering, "How can I get my kids off the couch and interested in science and math?" It's increasingly important that kids get a good foundation in STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering, and math) for their understanding of the world, and also for the careers of the future.I talk with Larry Lieberman, CEO of Mouse.org, about what we can do to bring kids to books and learning in the given the challenges of COVID. As a Co-Active-trained coach, I'm always curious about what data tells us about parenting, learning and how to develop our kids. In this interview, we discuss the value of STEM education, but also the triple challenges to education of games, social media and the COVID crisis. We look at the big issues, and as a coach, I'm always looking for practical tips and awareness for real families. Key questions we cover are:How do we counter the distractions of games and TikTok?How do we create life-long learners?What are the real differences between boys and girls when it comes to STEM opportunities?How has COVID affected STEM learning?Are there warning signs to tell if your child is missing out in online learning?Who is left behind with online learning and how has it affected the digital divide?Are you working on being a better dad? Always feel free to reach out to me with questions or suggested topics. I’m always interested in interviewing dad experts in parenting, families, child development, relationships, and coaching. From the Mouse.org website: We empower all youth and educators to engage with computer science and creative technology to solve real problems and make meaningful change in our world. We are committed to fostering greater diversity and humanity in STEM and empowering youth and educators to access and amplify technology as a force for good.We design computer science and STEM curriculum on our online learning platform, train K-12 educators, and engage students through youth engagement programs and events.