Gill Connell from Moving Smart returns with part 2 of the Power of PMP. This time we are talking about the often-overlooked topic of midline development in children. The ability to cross the midlines of the body is foundational for reading, writing, co-ordination and cognitive growth. Gill offers great advice for parents or teachers who want to practise this at school or at home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Managing Device Time: A live recording with Spark NZ and Parenting Place
This episode was recorded in front a live audience at Spark NZ for the launch of the Spark Kids Plan. Melissa Chan-Green speaks with Leela Ashford about the first mobile plan for families and the Parent Hub which has been developed in conjunction with Child Psychologist Dr Emma Woodward. Sheridan Eketone of the Parenting Place shares lots of practical tips for how to manage device time and have conversations with your children about online safety. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Cecilia Robinson: Setting Healthy Standards for our Girls
This week marks just the second year Women's Health Week has been marked - remarkable when you think we have been talking about Men's Health Week for years.In this episode we speak with Tend's Cecilia Robinson. A passionate advocate for both health and education.Here she combines those two interests to talk about the challenges that commonly face women that stem from unhealthy standards or lack of education for girls.As a bold leader who thinks ambitiously for New Zealand, Cecilia also comments on the plan to scrap NCEA and replace it with a new achievement framework. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dyscalculia: The Misunderstood Struggle With Maths - Esther White
Dyscalculia is likely to be not far behind dyslexia in the numbers of people it affects, but it is often called the 'learning difficulty no one talks about' because awareness and research are still decades behind. In this episode, Head of Maths Australia Esther White talks about the learning challenge that affects people's ability to understand numbers and perform mathematical tasks. She shares the differences between dyscalculia and dyslexia and the impact of teaching methods on achievement and maths anxiety. This episode aims to give parents information to help students who are struggling with maths - there might also be many adults who only just realise this is something they have struggled with too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jase Williams: Helping Kids Navigate Big Emotions
To address a child's behavioural challenges, an adult must first understand their own behaviour according to relational neuroscience educator Jase Williams. Jase is a former Principal himself and speaks at schools about emotional regulation and how to redefine resilience. This episode the impact that covid 19 has had on emotional regulation of our students. Jase also gives his views on how to help children navigate success and failure in education and practical advice for parents dealing with children's emotional challenges. 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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