Jackie Riach: Top Parenting Challenges with a Psychologist
The most common parenting challenges that psychologists are called in to help with in schools and among families. Jackie Riach from the Positive Parenting Program works with schools who ask for help with a range of challenges. Jackie and Melissa discuss various topics including the importance of friendships, the impact of bullying, the role of chores in fostering responsibility, and the significance of self-esteem in children's development. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Gina Urlich: Food Labels and Early Years Nutrition
From nurse to clinical nutritionist and Mum of 4, Gina Urlich has seen the importance of good nutrition from all sides. In this episode, Gina speaks about the challenges of navigating food labels and advocates for better food regulations. She shares the critical role of nutrition in early childhood development, particularly during the first thousand days. We also talk about the significance of gut health and the impact of nutrition on children's learning and behavior. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Motat's Julie Baker: School Holiday Fun with STEM
Looking for some STEM inspiration for your weekends and school holidays? Motat's Education Lead Julie Baker joins us in this episode to discuss all the fun ways you can encourage your children to become more engaged in the subjects of science, technology and maths. Unfortunately enrolment in these subjects is in steady decline. Motat however is making it a mission to find the spark in more children - and has just won a major award as Exhibition of the Year at the Museum of the Year Awards in London. Find out more about the winning exhibit here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Simon Brown: Setting Your Kids Up to be Good with Money
Simon Brown is worried about the impact of declining levels of literacy on girls and ethnic minorities. In this episode, Simon talks about the worrying stats that have lead to financial literacy becoming a 'key' part of a refreshed social sciences curriculum. Banqer has been working with some schools already to provide this education through schools. Simon discusses the feedback from students and gives some practical advice for parents on how to help discuss money at home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Helen Walls: Handwriting - the Old School Learning Hack!
If your handwriting flows with ease it gives you more space to think, remember what you've learnt and helps with reading and writing! All amazing reasons why handwriting is so important yet it has been largely ignored in many classrooms. Helen Walls is on a mission to change that through her work as 'The Writing Teacher'.She says the impact of handwriting in education is undervalued but it is crucial for overall learning.Helen talks about the role of parents in supporting handwriting and shares details about the Great New Zealand Handwriting Challenge - a project that is aiming to make New Zealand students the best in the world at handwriting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
School Shorts is the podcast for busy parents who want to help their children succeed in school. Hosted by Melissa Chan-Green, a journalist and mum of two, this show covers practical tips on reading, writing, spelling, and maths for preschool and early school years. Learn about structured literacy, phonics, and foundational maths skills like counting, patterns, and sequences, plus how to support your child’s learning at home. Quick, easy, and packed with helpful advice—School Shorts is here to help your child thrive! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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