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Julian Shapiro-Barnum: Adults Can Learn from Kids

2/26/2026

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  • Julian Shapiro-Barnum, creator of Recess Therapy, discusses adults' lessons from children on PBS's Brief But Spectacular.
  • He highlights kids' clarity and compassion and their ability to turn strangers into friends.
  • Shapiro-Barnum describes his Brooklyn upbringing, raised by three moms and two dads, shaping his views on adult interactions.
  • He recalls discussing mature topics as a child and aims to replicate that openness in interviews.