The Lives in the Balance Podcast

Ben Jones, Ross Greene

info@livesinthebalance.org

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Booking Overview

This nonprofit podcast focuses on improving how kids—especially those impacted by disciplinary practices—are understood and treated using Collaborative & Proactive Solutions. It’s a strong booking opportunity for researchers, child advocacy leaders, and education policy experts who can speak to evidence-based discipline reform and legislative advocacy.

Metrics

Episodes: 277

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

Contact Information

info@livesinthebalance.org

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Host

Ben Jones - Director of Legal & Policy Initiatives for Lives in the Balance; explores issues related to disciplinary practices and advocacy aimed at reducing or eliminating harmful school discipline.

Ross Greene - Founding director associated with the evidence-based Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (Collaborative & Proactive Solutions, CPS) model of care originated by Lives in the Balance; discusses child...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Childhood education and early childhood researchers/leaders, mental health and behavioral science experts, advocacy organization leaders, and parents with lived experience; frequently with policy/legislation relevance.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership roles at education/early childhood research institutes, Founding or directing equity/advocacy programs, Published expertise in child mental health, behavior, or early childhood access/displacement, Recognized involvement in discipline reform efforts (e.g., through organizations or conferences)

Recent Guest Discussions

Shantel E. Meek, Ph.D. - Preschool Pushout And Solutions; Equity-focused Approaches To Improving Access And Treatment Of Young Learners

Alejandra Jaramillo - Personal Experience Of Preschool Pushout; Impact On Family And Child

Walter S. Gilliam, Ph.D. - Preschool Pushout And Its Impact; Progress Toward Keeping Kids In Early Childhood Education Through Compassionate, Effective, Non-punitive Approaches

Recent Topics

Childhood, Education, Mental Health, Public Policy, Advocacy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Lives in the Balance Podcast
:

Preschool Pushout

May 12, 2026

Our new host Ben Jones, Director of Legal & Policy Initiatives, explores the issue of Preschool Pushout. Every year, our youngest learners are pushed out of early childhood education settings through formal expulsions, but much more commonly, they are pushed out by informal means. We hear from two experts and a parent on not only the depth and personal impact of the issue, but how we can make progress in the name of kids."What a tragedy it is, right at very beginning of a child's educatio...

Empowering Voices: Previewing The Children's Mental Health Advocacy Conference

October 03, 2025

In this episode of the CPS Podcast, Dr. Ross Greene and Ben Jones discuss the upcoming Children's Mental Health Advocacy Conference, the current issues in children's mental health advocacy, and the opportunities for community involvement. They highlight recent legislative successes and challenges, particularly regarding corporal punishment and restraint in schools, and emphasize the importance of grassroots advocacy efforts. The conversation underscores the need for continued advocacy and leg...

Are the Kids OK?

July 01, 2025

Check out the May 2025 episode of the CPS Podcast - Are the Kids OK?   Dr. Ross Greene and Dr. Nirav Shaw explore the question “Are the kids ok?” by unpacking the rising stressors kids face in a rapidly changing world, from social media and school shootings to shifting social roles, while reminding us that many kids are still doing well. They emphasize that mental health struggles are human responses to stress and that it’s hard to pin down single causes, given the layered and nuanced nature ...

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