The Parent-Teacher Project: Recent Episodes
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In this episode, we welcome Anthony O’Shea, the Year 3 teacher at Lysterfield Lake College. Anthony is a father of 4 and has many years of experience in Primary education. In this podcast episode, he speaks about the benefits of learning to read and write at a young age, and how to encourage children to love reading and writing.
Have you ever been worried about when the right time to enrol your child into school is? Meet Catherine Tilley, a mother and teacher who has taught in several school settings. After working n Science, she discovered her passion for early Primary education and has been in the classroom for over 8 years. In this episode, she discusses topics around school readiness for toddler-aged children!
In this episode, we welcome Kate Mathai. Kate is a mother with 6 children and 1 grandson. Kate has extensive experience in counselling and presenting various programs for high school students, married couples and young parents.
She speaks about topics like the importance of adapting your parenting approach over time as your family evolves, how to resolve disputes between your children, and how every interaction with your kids is a teaching opportunity.
Meet Mr Stefen Drevikovsky. Stefen is the Head of Middle School at Redfield College and has been teaching at Redfield for 15 years.
Stefen has a special aptitude for teaching languages, especially Spanish. In this episode, Stefen talks about the reasons and benefits of children learning a new language in school and provides tips on how to perfect a second language.
Recommended resources:
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https://nswschoollang.schools.nsw.gov.au/
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https://sclanguages.schools.nsw.gov.au/
Meet Mr Stefen Drevikovsky. Stefen is the Head of Middle School at Redfield College and has been teaching at Redfield for 15 years.
Stefen has a special aptitude for teaching languages, especially Spanish. In this episode, Stefen talks about the reasons and benefits of children learning a new language in school and provides tips on how to perfect a second language.
Recommended resources:
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https://nswschoollang.schools.nsw.gov.au/
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https://sclanguages.schools.nsw.gov.au/
Fatherhood is a lifelong journey with its own up and downs, but the importance of a loving father's presence, especially for his daughters, can never be underestimated. In this week's episode, we hear the lived experience and advice of five fathers, who are all raising daughters of their own, on how to raise confident daughters in today's world.
This episode includes excerpts from a live presentation featuring five dads: Greg Bookallil, Gavin Boneham, Nadim El-Rahi, Jacob Kwak and Paul Stoodley, who addressed a group of parents at Tangara School for Girls in Sydney in May 2022.
You Don't Want to Miss:
- How fathers can build a strong connection with their daughters
- How to team up with your spouse when raising children
- Guests share their top parenting advice
Recommended Resources:
- Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters: 10 Secrets Every Father Should Know by Meg Meeker, M.D.
- Family Enrichment Australia
Mary Broadsmith is the Principal of Harkaway Hills College in Victoria. With a wealth of teaching, and mentoring experience, Mary shares with listeners the benefits of learning in a single campus K-12 school. Mary covers areas such as friendships, bullying, parent-teacher relationships, and why students may struggle in new school settings. Key Quote: "In K-12 schools, the school gets to know the whole family." You don’t want to miss
- Benefits of attending K-12 schools
- The problems with school switching
- How K-12 schools reduce bullying
Resources:
- https://raisingchildren.net.au/school-age/school-learning/school-choosing-starting-moving/moving-schools
Related Episodes
- Preparing Your Child For Their Schooling Life
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Daryl Castellino is the current Director of Teaching and Learning at Redfield College. He shares practical tips on how our children can become the best learners. In this episode, we talk about how to identify your child's learning style, and why it’s so important that your child learns beyond the test. This episode is designed to help your child become a lifelong learner. Key Quote: "Repetition is something that helps with long term memory."
You don’t want to miss
- What are the different types of learners?
- Identifying your child's learning style
- Why we need to learn beyond the test
Resources:
- https://www.education.vic.gov.au/documents/childhood/professionals/support/egsls.pdf
Related Episodes
- Helping Diverse Learners
- What Is Deep Learning In The Classroom?
- The Importance Of Sleep For Academic Performance
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Brett Wright is the Head Of Senior School at Wollemi College. He is in his 32nd year of teaching Secondary English and has extensive HSC marking experience. Tomorrow Brett shares with parents how teenagers can be best prepared for the HSC. This episode outlines the importance of good habits, and starting preparation early.
Key Quote:
"It’s very important that the student takes responsibility for their own learning"
You don’t want to miss
- How early should your child prepare?
- What habits are required for HSC success?
- Reducing final exam pressure
Resources:
- https://www.hschub.nsw.edu.au/
Related Episodes
- Year 13, Navigating Your First Year Outside Of High School
- The Importance Of Sleep For Academic Performance
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Junedha Sheriff is the Diverse Learning Coordinator at Tangara School For Girls. A Diverse Learning Teacher helps teach all students and takes in considerations such as abilities, backgrounds, and learning styles. Junedha has helped countless children and understands the struggles that some students face in the classroom. Today, she shares how we can help teach and understand diverse learners. We also learn about the difficulties learners will face if they are not given the tools to succeed.
Key Quote:
"These students can reach their potential as long as they are given the tools."
You don’t want to miss
- Types of diverse learners
- How to meet the needs of a learner
- Watching students flourish
Resources:
- https://www.diverselearning.com.au/
Related Episodes
- Signs That Your Child Has ADHD
- Adolescent Anxiety
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Judi Prasser is the founder of AV Learning Hub which offers workshops and online lessons on self-worth for teenage girls and boys. Judi shares the dangers of children constantly comparing themselves to others and provides parents with practical tips to help tackle the problem of excessive comparisons amongst students. Key Quote:
"The first healthy comparison you can do is with yourself"
You don’t want to miss
- Why self-worth is a superpower
- Who should we compare ourselves to?
- How can parents help limit comparisons?
Resources:
- https://www.avlearninghub.org/
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Mia Dineen is a teacher, mentor, and formation coordinator at Tangara School For Girls in the Junior School. Mia has a wealth of experience in teaching, and today she shares with us the importance of practising virtue from an early age. Listen on to learn about what a virtue is, why it’s important, and how we can practice virtuous actions to enrich the lives of others.
Key Quote:
"You should never do something for your child that they can do themselves."
You don’t want to miss
- What is a virtue?
- Benefits of learning virtue at an early age
- The importance of praising virtuous actions
Resources:
- https://hvli.org/
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You may have heard this week’s guest on recent episodes such as ‘Shaping Your Child’s Creativity Through Art’, & ‘What Is Deep Learning in The Classroom?’. Isabelle Thomas is a mother of 7 children who has extensive experience as a school mentor, a classroom teacher and is also a host at The Parent-Teacher Project. Today Isabelle shares with us how parents can maximise the upcoming school holidays with their children. Listen on for practical tips on why it’s important to plan the break, limit screen time, and engage in collaborative family time. Key Quote: "School holidays are an opportunity to grow the family bond." You don’t want to miss
- Fun activities for families
- Importance of planning
- The sign of a refreshing holiday
Resources:
- https://www.visitnsw.com/
- https://www.australia.com/en
- https://www.sydney.com/things-to-do/nature-and-parks/walks/best-bushwalks
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Chris Tanna is the Head of secondary Religion and the Leader of Personalised Education at Redfield College. Today Chris shares with us his wealth of knowledge when it comes to assertive parenting. Providing listeners with not only practical tips on avoiding being ‘soft serve parents’, Chris has also provided a free survey for listeners to use at home and measure their assertiveness with your spouse (see Resources below)! Throughout this episode you will understand the dangers of soft parenting, and why you may need to adjust your parenting style starting now!
Key Quote:
"Sometimes we have to be firm and it may not feel nice."
You don’t want to miss
- What does it mean to be affectionately assertive?
- The 50 point soft-serve test
Resources:
- https://pared.edu.au/podcast/#podcastresources
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Martin and Sarah Cullen share their journey to receiving a diagnosis of ADHD for two of their children. Martin, an Intensive Care specialist and Sarah, a former high school teacher, are giving out practical tips for managing ADHD in children. Today you will learn more about the traits associated with ADHD and the path to getting a diagnosis. We also talk about why it’s important to understand the effects of ADHD on a students’ learning and education to prevent long-term issues.
Key Quote:
"If you suspect your child may have ADHD, just be prepared for a long diagnosis period."
You don’t want to miss
- Background of ADHD
- Girls and Boys, is there a difference in how ADHD presents?
- Importance of a diagnosis
Resources:
- https://www.additudemag.com
- https://chadd.org
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Jack Johnson is the current Head of Personalised Education at Wollemi College. Jack has been involved with various community service programs both internationally and nationally and joins the show to share how community service is so important in forming your child’s character, and how acts of community can start at school and at home. Explaining the community service program at Wollemi College where he works, Jack brings plenty of examples of how students can learn to be more generous through acts of service.
Key Quote:
"It’s all about trying to help the child see the needs of others."
You don’t want to miss
- How community service helps form character
- Community comes from the home
- How to make a change?
Resources:
- https://www.vinnies.org.au/page/Find_Help/NSW/Food/Penrith__Parramatta_Night_Patrol/
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Jonathan Doyle is an international parenting speaker and author who has spoken around the world to more than 400,000 people on topics related to identity, leadership, teacher wellbeing, resilience, peak performance and much more. Today he shares his knowledge on how both parents and teachers can prepare for, pre-empt and manage meltdowns at all ages. If you’re wondering where to start when it comes to dealing with your toddler or teenager’s outbursts, have a listen!
Key Quote:
"When you keep the environment stable for your child, you aren’t going to go too far wrong."
You don’t want to miss
- Signs of an outburst, what are the triggers?
- Handling the first public outburst
- Keeping things predictable for your children
Resources:
- https://www.onecatholicteacher.com/
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Mathematics is often perceived as a subject for some but not for everyone. It can leave students overwhelmed and frustrated – something today’s guest is all too aware of. Aditya Nagrath is the CEO and co-founder of Elephant Learning Math Academy whose mission is to empower children and society with mathematics. This episode is filled with practical tips on how to teach maths in a more effective way to students by understanding the obstacles they face when comprehending concepts Aditya wholeheartedly believes that anyone can be a Mathematics Wiz and today, he provides listeners with plenty of ideas on how to overcome maths anxiety. Key Quote: "The less anxiety a student has, the more prepared they will be to try again." You don’t want to miss * Building a connection with mathematics
- Why is maths so frustrating?
- Encouraging children to be less anxious
Resources:
- https://www.elephantlearning.com/
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Jim and Julie-Anne McLoughlin are parents to four children who have worked in public service and teaching respectively for more than 20 years. In this episode, they share why it is so important to instill hard work in your children from an early age, and parenting methods that have worked for them to raise children who become contributing members of society. Key Quote:
"The standard you walk past, is the standard you accept."
You don’t want to miss
- How hardworking culture starts at home
- Lessons learned from entry-level jobs
- Setting standards
Resources:
- https://moneysmart.gov.au/teaching-kids-about-money
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Teresa Barry is a primary school teacher at Montgrove College who applies Deep Learning methods on a regular basis to help her students focus on specific competencies in the classroom. Deep Learning is an internationally renowned approach which creates learning experiences for students to work on strengths and weaknesses in character, citizenship, collaboration, communication, creativity and creative thinking. Deep Learning is all about diving into one of these competencies and helping your students enjoy the process whilst mastering it! Key Quote:
"The nice thing about Deep Learning is that whatever skill they learn, it does give them a bit of a roadmap.”
You don’t want to miss
- What is Deep Learning?
- How can we incorporate Deep Learning in the classroom?
- How it helps with classroom management
- How Deep Learning fosters a sense of leadership
- The impact outside of the classroom
Resources:
- https://deep-learning.global/
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Gina Engesser teaches Art at Tangara School for Girls. In this episode Gina shares what inspired her to become an artist, and how art can positively impact students’ creativity and self-expression. Key Quote:
"My parents really instilled in us: if you have hands, you make something."
You don’t want to miss
- The importance of raising confident children
- Why we must embrace the mess
- Storytelling through art
Resources:
- https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/
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David Allen is a professor of English at the College of Staten Island and is the chair of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the School of Education. David has written several books on the importance of collaboration between teachers and the impact this can have on their students’ education. Today we'll be talking about how to make the most from a collaborative teaching environment and run through why it is so important to reflect and share teaching experiences with our colleagues.
Key Quote:
"When teachers collaborate with each other the school becomes a more collaborative environment"
You don’t want to miss
- What are professional learning communities?
- Making the most out of collaborative teacher meetings
- What is the ideal learning group size?
- How to use feedback effectively
- The role of the meeting facilitator
- Frequency of meetings
- What are thinking routines?
Resources:
- https://www.booktopia.com.au/protocols-in-the-classroom-david-allen/book/9780807759042.html
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Mark Anderson is the current Head of Senior School and Head of HSIE at Redfield College. Mark helps direct the quality of teaching and learning in Years 10 to 12 in such a way that the students can perform at their absolute best. In this episode we talk about how to build positive relationships with your students, why it's so important, and how to successfully create a learning environment in your classroom.
Key Quote:
"The reason I became a teacher is because of the rapport that I had with my Year 12 Ancient teacher"
You don’t want to miss
- Why positive relationships are so important in the classroom
- Strategies for building rapport with students
- Strategies for new teachers
- Juggling positivity and respect in the classroom
- Managing disconnected students
Resources:
- Simple Tips To Building Rapport
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Dr. Andrew Mullins is the former headmaster of two independent schools in Sydney (Redfield College & Wollemi College). He's also the author of ‘Parenting For Character’, and the upcoming book ‘Parenting For Faith’. Today's topic dives deep into the results from a recent survey called ‘Parenting in a Digital World. It was completed by parents from 5 different schools in Australia about how technologies are used in and influence their parenting. We'll talk about how we can teach children to make good choices online, as well as how to recognise if technology is keeping us connected or disconnected from our families.
Key Quote:
"Kids will want to do what they see brings their parents joy"
You don’t want to miss
- Survey results from 256 parents
- Teaching kids to make better choices online
- Strategies for teaching in a digital age
- Is technology keeping us connected, or disconnected from our families?
- The best times for connecting with your children
Resources:
- Parenting For Character
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Today, we will be talking about a relatively new method of problem-solving: Design Thinking. Matt Aldous, the current headmaster of Redfield College, has 20 years of experience in education, the last 10 of which were spent in educational leadership. Matt recently completed a course on Design Thinking, with the Design Thinking Academy of Australia and New Zealand. Today he talks about why this approach of learning is so effective.
Key Quote:
"If we can just try and make things a little bit better than when we pick them up, it makes a huge difference."
You don’t want to miss
- What is Design Thinking?
- Design Thinking for the classroom
- The impact of continuous improvement
- Building as a team
Resources:
- Design Thinking Academy
- Scrum - Book
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Dr. Jakubowski is a well-respected international influencer who helps kids live happier, healthier lives. She has touched the lives of thousands of families in with her ability to connect and help kids experience success despite challenging behaviours. With a doctorate in Educational Leadership and nearly 20 years of experience as a teacher, Assistant Principal, and Principal, Karin is highly regarded as an educational game-changer. Today Dr. Jakubowski speaks with us about how your children can start using mindfulness practices in their day-to-day.
Key Quote:
"He was taking a test and got stuck. He took three deep breaths, went back to the question, and he wasn't anymore, he was able to finish his test. He really attributed this to learning these breathing techniques."
You don’t want to miss
- Bringing mindfulness to our classrooms
- Why mindfulness has been so important during covid
- Impacts on students’ academic performance
- Scheduling mindfulness sessions
Resources:
- Momnificent Podcast
- Educational Impact Academy
- Breathing Exercises
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Today we have David Gillespie on the show who is a lawyer and an author of 12 self-help books about healthy eating, in the context of his own experience regaining health. Two of his books (Sweet Poison, and The Sweet Poison Quit Plan) are widely known , helping thousands of Australians quit sugar. Today we'll be talking about the effects of sugar on children, along with David's own journey to learning about sugar’s impact on our health.
Key Quote:
"If you're going to stop consuming sugar, you have to do it the way you stop consuming any other addictive, which is you have to stop, actually stop."
You don’t want to miss
- David's sugar journey
- What makes sugar so addictive for our children?
- Hidden sugars
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Can we manage sugar intake?
Resources:
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Sweet Poison
- The Sweet Poison Quit Plan
- David Gillespie
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Today we are joined by Gia-Yen Luong. In 2019 Gia-Yen was awarded a prestigious Rhodes Scholarship to do a Master's in Education at Oxford University, not only enabling her to learn alongside the brightest minds but also exposing her to the most diverse educational experiences of teachers from all around the world. Gia-Yen has been teaching for more than 8 years now in a variety of settings and will be talking to us about what traits make a great teacher.
Key Quote:
"Great teachers are the ones who teach with their whole selves."
You don’t want to miss
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The origins of teaching
- Teaching in the Northern Territory
- Traits that make a great teacher
Resources:
- Teach For Australia
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**Resources**:
- Teach For Australia
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Today we're talking about the important role hobbies play in our children's lives. Our guest today is Sean Kos, an engineer and family man who has seen his four children find and develop hobbies of their own. Sean talks about how hobbies have helped shape the man he is today, why every kid should have a hobby, and how as a parent you can either help or hinder your child as they discover their own interests
Key Quote:
"I really think that the hobbies, the activities, that's the fun zone of parenting"
You don’t want to miss
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Why are hobbies so important growing up?
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Tell-tale signs your child needs a hobby
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Hobbies to share with you children
Resources:
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Purposeful Hobbies
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Doug is a graduate of Redfield College and has completed two university degrees. One a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, and the other, a Master in Environmental Economics. In this episode we'll be talking about Year 13, navigating your first year outside of high school. This is an episode for students to get a grasp of some of the potential challenges ahead, and it is also an episode for parents to understand that their roles as mentors does not stop after high school.
Key Quote:
"The moment you graduate and you start applying for a job, the first thing companies look at is your experience."
You don’t want to miss
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First year struggles
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Forming new friendships
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Finding work during university
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Scholarships are easier to get than you think!
Resources:
- Meet As Strangers Leave As Friends
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This week, Dr. Chetan Pandit talks about quality of sleep and how it’s affecting your student. Dr. Pandit is a Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physician and a senior associate lecturer in Paediatrics at the University of Sydney.
In this episode, Dr. Pandit reveals the secrets to good sleep, what our kids can do day to day to achieve higher quality sleep, and how sleep quality affects the academic performance of our children. If you’re looking for ways to give your child or student the best shot at succeeding during their schooling life, have a listen and takeaway plenty of tips to your family sleep better!
**Key** **Quote**:
"Those who sleep adequately for 8 to 10 hours, their grades are much higher than those who are not sleeping."
**You don’t want to miss**
- Importance of sleep consistency
- Role of exercise
- How much sleep do we need?
- Caffeine effects
Resources:
- Exercise & Sleep
- Sleep & Academic Performance
- Sleep Deprivation & Memory Problems
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In today's episode, Katrina Alvir helps us find positivity during lockdown and difficult times. Katrina has taught and mentored high school girls and their parents for over 20 years in Australia and abroad, and has recently completed a Graduate Diploma in Positive Psychology and Well-Being. Katrina is extremely passionate about lockdown well-being and in this episode, Katrina will provide practical tips for keeping us feeling positive and making the most our of life, even during these times.
Key Quote:
"What I love about positive psychology is that it studies the people who thrive."
**You don’t want to miss**
- Important daily habits
- Positive environments
- Effects of screen time
- The risk of comparison
Resources:
- Emotional Agility: Get Stuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive In Work and Life
- The Gift And Power Of Emotional Courage
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In today's episode, we have Rachel Rasmussen on the show. Rachel is the current ICT curriculum coordinator at Tangara School for Girls, and her main role is to make sure that we're using cutting-edge technology that also provides them with safety precautions while they are online. In this episode, Rachel will provide practical tips for keeping us safe online.
Key Quote:
"Just as you would teach your child to cross the road safely, it's just as important to make sure that they're safe online."
You don’t want to miss
- Helping our children understand the risks
- Blocking suspicious profiles
- Adapting to new apps
- You're at risk too
Resources:
- How to block people online
- esafety.gov.au
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In this episode we interview Dr. Robin Choong about how to understand the teenage brain. Dr. Choong is an intensive care physician and is also trained as a pediatrician. He works across multiple hospitals in Sydney, Australia. Dr. Choong explains the brain's development, and how it explains a teenager's tendency to be more impulsive. In listening to this episode you will also understand the role of the brains 3 neurotransmitters (dopamine, oxytocin, and serotonin), and why understanding how habits are formed is so important in the process.
**Key** **Quote**:
"Focus determines destiny"
You don’t want to miss
- Brain development explained
- Neurotransmitters described (Oxtocin, Serotonin, Dopamine)
- How habits are formed (Good & Bad)
- The dangers of stimulants & social media
Resources:
- Oxytocin
- Dopamine
- Serotonin
- The Social Dilemma (Free Documentary)
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In this episode we interview 4 fathers about how to have conversations with your son about the harmful effects of pornography. We learn just how easy it is for for younger children to access porn. This episode will leave you with ideas for how to talk with your son about this sometimes uncomfortable topic, how to know if they are browsing pornography, and how your relationship with your spouse can affect their views on healthy relationships.
**Key** **Quote**:
"It’s better to start the talk early rather than later"
You don’t want to miss
- When is the right time to talk?
- The role of smartphones
- Embracing healthy relationships
- Being willing to talk
Resources:
- Let's Talk Porn
- Browsing History
- Fight The New Drug
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Chris Cullen is a seasoned school teacher and mentor at Redfield College. Walking alongside students and families as a mentor at this all-boys College, in this episode Chris shares why the success of a student doesn’t solely depend on the strength of the child, but more so, the strength of his parents and teachers who accompany him during those crucial schooling years.
This episode is for parents to understand the power of working closely with your child’s school, and for teachers and mentors to approach each student as unique and in need of tailored solutions.
Key Quote:
"There’s no one blueprint for a family. They’re all different and unique. There’s no one plan or approach to implement. An individual, tailored plan for each child is super critical."
You don’t want to miss
- How to prepare for a meeting with your child’s school mentor
- What happens if you solely focus on the academic progress of your child
- How to maintain a growth mindset as a parent
Resources:
- Legacy - What the All Blacks Can Teach Us About the Business of Life
- Redfield College
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In today's episode, we are joined by Rocky Biasi, Rocky runs The Accidental Counsellor and has a wealth of experience in wellbeing. He reveals what advice he has for parents right now to care for their own wellbeing, and that of their family's. If you want to be the best parent or teacher, your state is critical. So if you're tired and exhausted, how are you hoping to parent or teach your children the way you want to? Key Quote ~ “You know what brings good sustainable energy for you. The question is, why do you not do it?"
You don’t want to miss:
- You Know More Than You Think
- What's Holding You Back?
- Tips For The Lockdown
- The Greatness Of PEGG
Resources:
- PEGG
- The Accidental Counsellor
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In today's episode, we celebrate the Olympic Games and talk with Paralympic Gold Medalist, Liesl Tesch, about how the Olympics has brought our country together during a trying time.
Liesl is not only a former Olympian, but is also a former school high school teacher (even teaching our host Nathan!) who speaks enthusiastically about the motivation children and adults can find in Olympic champions like those we have cheered on for the past two weeks, and those to come in the 2021 Paralympic Games.
Liesl explains in this episode the importance of physical activities for our mental health, and also why sport is so important for uniting families, teachers, and students.
Listen on to find out more about the journey of an Olympian, teacher, and political leader
Key Quote ~ “In the words of Nelson Mandela, "Sport Has The Power To Change The World""
You don’t want to miss:
- How the Olympics United Us
- Connecting With Your Heros
- The Paralympic Journey
- Deep Friendships Formed through Sport
Resources:
- Paralympic Games
- Liesl Tesch Profile
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In this episode we talk with James Burfitt. James is the headmaster of Hartford College, which is a new boys' school in Daceyville New South Wales.
James explains in this episode that if kids grow up reading it just adds so much for them educationally. A culture of reading provides our children with amazing habits. To learn, to explore, to feel emotion. These are all experiences we feel when we read, why not expose them to reading as early as you can?
Listen on to find out about all of the page-turners for you and your family to enjoy!
Key Quote ~ “I've got a lot of kids, and I've got to be honest here. I think I read to them so much because I enjoyed it more than they did”
You don’t want to miss:
- A Culture Of Reading
- Fall In Love With Reading
- Children That Struggle To Read
- The Joy Of Audiobooks
Resources:
- Hartford College
- Bush Holiday
- The Magician's Holiday
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In this episode we talk with 3 school principals, Rita Sakr (Tangara School for Girls), Lourdes Mejia (Montgrove College), & Mary Broadsmith (Harkaway Hills College), about the challenges parents & teachers are currently facing during the current covid lockdown.
We explore ways in how parents can juggle working from home, whilst also managing their children's education.
It's important to remember that it’s okay to take a second to breathe. Go for a walk, make a coffee, or even have some ice cream. We need to understand that during these times it can be very hard to determine when we’re working and when we’re resting.
Key Quote ~ “We want our families to know that we're here to support them”
You don’t want to miss:
- Understanding The Challenges
- It's Okay To Relax
- Creative Learning
- Embracing The Little Things
Resources:
- Tangara School For Girls
- Montgrove College
- Harkaway Hills
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In this episode we talk with Maria Escueta. Maria and her husband Manolo were the President Couple of Educhild Foundation for 15 years until August 2019. Educhild is a not-for-profit foundation that seeks to help parents become more effective parent leaders of their families by conducting parenting
courses.
Maria provides practical tips about preparing your children for their schooling life, and also talks about the little pleasures of parenting.
Key Quote ~ “Our homes are the child's first school”
You don’t want to miss:
- The Importance Of Preparation
- The Virtue Of Obedience
- Ways Of Learning
- Embracing The Change
Resources:
- Educhild
- International Federation Of Family Development
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In this episode we go behind the scenes, and look at the development of The Parent-Teacher Project. We reveal the entire team and talk about what drives us to passionately work together. The most important part of a good conversation isn’t what’s being said, it’s what is being remembered.
Key Quote ~ “Making a difference in a teacher's way of teaching and making a difference for the parents has been the greatest success we've had as a team”
You don’t want to miss:
- The People Behind The Podcast
- Favourite Moments
- Working Together
Resources:
- The Scrum Approach
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In today’s episode, Martin Fitzgerald shares his insights into what he believes freedom really is. Martin is currently the head of philosophy at Redfield college.
If someone asked you, “What do you think freedom is?”, how would you respond? Many would say that freedom is the ability to do whatever we want, whenever we want. And although there are no right or wrong answers on what freedom is, in this episode Martin Fitzgerald explains that some of us think we are free, when in reality we tend to be trapped into bad routines without realising it.
Key Quote ~ "The aim of life is not to be comfortable, the aim of life is to love people"
You don’t want to miss:
- The 2 Types Of Freedom
- Making The Choice
- The Role Of Self-Discipline
Resources:
- The Hurt Locker
- Discipline Equals Freedom
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In this episode, we have Frank Romeo on the show. Frank is the Head of Music at Redfield College, where he has been a teacher for over 18 years. Frank talks about all the positive aspects of learning a musical instrument. Frank also tackles the issue of not letting music get in the way of your child or student's studies. A key point in this episode is to remember that it's never too late to learn a musical instrument, & it's never too late to learn anything. Key Quote ~ “We learn an instrument to develop our skills and to develop our brains, our minds”
You don’t want to miss:
- Importance Of Music In General
- Emotional Connection With Music
- Balancing Music & Study
Resources:
- Musical State Of Flow
- Frank Recommends
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In this episode Deputy Headmaster Of Wollemi College, David Vassallo, gives us practical tips on how to limit technology use, not only for our children, but also for ourselves. David has over 20 years of teaching experience, and has seen technology drastically change throughout the years. Deep workers are becoming harder to find in this digitalised world, but there are ways to change this. This episode outlines the importance of separating places to work, and places to relax, and David suggests some ways to do just that. Key Quote ~ “Have That Study Space Ready To Go”
You don’t want to miss:
- Types of distractions
- Limiting technology use
- Importance of deep work
Resources:
- Digital Minimalism
- 5 Tips To Avoid Distractions
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How do you equip your child to be prepared to face challenges before they face them?
It is inevitable that your child will face challenges throughout their life. In this episode, we have parents Gavin and Rosie Boneham, along with Matthew and Gabriella Wall, give practical tips about how they helped, and are continuing to help their children face challenges particularly through their schooling life. The parents suggest that we should start challenging our children early and not make things too easy for them early on in life. This episode brings out the importance of unity in parenting, and the effectiveness of dinner time conversations
Key Quote
“Get Yourself Up, Dust Yourself Off, Keep Going. Everything Will Be Okay”
You don’t want to miss:
- The importance of challenges at an early age
- Supporting families through FEA
- Parents working in unison
- Importance of dinnertime conversations
Resources:
- https://www.fea.org.au
- Conversation Starters For Children
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In this episode, Nadim & Tamara El-Rahi share their insights into what they believe helps them develop a strong marriage. They share with us that it’s important to embrace the little moments and to plan time for each other.
Working with organisations such as the marriage project & FEA Nadim & Tamara help newly married couples & long-lasting marriages by building support networks and facilitating conversations about marriage. The key concept is to have a great marriage right from the beginning. This episode embraces humility in marriage and also encourages married couples to unify for themselves, and for their children.
Key Quote ~ “Only speak well of each other”
You don’t want to miss:
- Speaking well of each other around others
- Breaking down the Illusions of marriage
- Understanding your differences
- Viewing your children’s perspective of your marriage
Resources:
- https://www.fea.org.au
- https://themarriageprojectau.com/
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Clinical Psychologist Dr. Flora Suh shares some very practical tips for parents and teachers addressing adolescent anxiety. Whether you need support right now or are preparing for your child’s tender stage of adolescence, this episode steps through the early signs of anxiety, responding with empathy, and why parents and teachers can make a difference.
In this episode, Flora recommends the help of a school counselor when a parent needs external advice. Fortunately, at the PARED schools, each student has an individual mentor who meets with them regularly throughout the year. Anxiety and other mental health challenges are often noticed by the mentor who can discuss a supportive plan between the parents and student, as well as provide advice for seeking professional support when needed.
You don’t want to miss:
- The importance of hearing out your teenager
- How parents can react to adolescent anxiety
- The impact parents and teachers can have on a child’s anxiety
- How to find professional support for adolescent anxiety
Resources:
- Beyond Blue’s Supporting Children and Young People Experiencing Anxiety
- National Education Initiative by Beyond Blue for educators: https://beyou.edu.au/get-started
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Did you know there are four levels of humility? And that each level brings your child closer to understanding their strengths, talents, weaknesses, and potential? This week we welcome back Alexandre Havard who breaks down how to bring your child, depending on their temperament, closer to achieving great things. Alex reinforces the important role you, as a parent, play in the greatness of your child. Do you talk to your child about their talents and how they can use them? Pick up some tips in this episode!
You don’t want to miss:
- How to encourage your child’s talents and remain humble
- Why searching for humility will make your child a leader
- What is magnanimity and how can I help my child develop in it?
Resources:
- If you want to learn more about Alex’s approach to raising young leaders in your children visit www.hvli.org
- Do the temperament test with your family here: https://hvli.org/temperament-test/
- And look at some of Alex’s books here: https://hvli.org/books/
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What do you do when you know your child has told you a lie? Or when you find out they've been dishonest? Four parents join the podcast to talk about how to react and remember the big picture when dealing with dishonesty. With a focus on maintaining a relationship built on trust, Janet & Barry Abboud, along with Vanessa & Greg Bookallil, share their experiences and lessons learned.
You don't want to miss
- why it's important to rebuild trust when it's broken
- how to react when your child lies to you
- the value of having a trustful relationship with your child If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review, and share it with a friend who might enjoy it too.
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Alexandre Havard has written multiple books and speaks internationally about encouraging greatness. Founder of the Virtuous Leadership Institute, Alexandre recently made this presentation to more than 600 parents from the schools of The PARED Foundation about understanding your child’s temperament.
This episode highlights the strengths and weaknesses of the four temperaments, helping you to identify which applies to you and your children. Understanding these temperaments reveals a lot about how your child behaves, interacts with classmates, and even subjects they may excel in. Getting to know the areas your child may naturally feel challenged in will help you and your child’s school guide them to being the greatest they can be. Get started by listening to this episode today!
You don't want to miss:
- The four temperaments’ strengths and weaknesses
- Tips on how to have a conversation with your child about areas for improvement
- Easily identify our own temperament and how that may affect your relationship with your kids
Resources:
- Alexandre Havard’s work can be found by visiting the Virtuous Leadership Institute website https://hvli.org
- Take Alexandre’s Temperament Test to learn more about your own strengths and weaknesses: https://hvli.org/temperament-test/
- From Temperament to Character by Alexandre Havard
- Virtuous Leadership: An Agenda for Personal Excellence by Alexandre Havard
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Challenging bad behaviour in a Kindergarten classroom is difficult. The role of a teacher to shape their students’ idea of respect, work, cooperation and kindness is no easy task. In this episode, Sharon McAuliffe passionately speaks about how she connects with her students in K-2, reminding us of their age and capabilities at the infants' stage. With many years of teaching experience to her name, this teacher and mother happily shares the lessons she’s learned so far and how she applies them to the lessons she prepares for her students. You don’t want to miss:
- Examples of challenging students who have shaped Sharon’s approach to behavioural management
- Creative ways to connect and teach lessons in good behaviour in the classroom
- How parents can use the same good behaviour strategies at home and why they should
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Danielle Lazaris watched her Year 12 students face two school closures due to the threat of COVID-19 last year. Despite the uncertainty, the HSC students at Tangara School for Girls came out ranking 25th in the state, and it’s left us wondering, how did they do it? And how can we equip our students to excel in ordinary as well as challenging circumstances?
Danielle shares how she and other Tangara teachers are instilling virtues of hard work, good study habits, and strategies for improvement using different teaching techniques such as effective feedback, success criteria for each lesson and a resilient attitude to learning.
You don’t want to miss:
- 8 techniques for the classroom according to 2020 report ‘What Works Best’ from the Centre for Education Statistics and Evaluation
- How parents can help, not hinder, a more effective way to look at their child’s grades
- The impact of instilling virtues in the context of motivation and performing well at school
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- What Works Best’ Report (Centre for Education Statistics and Evaluation)
- https://www.cese.nsw.gov.au//images/stories/PDF/What-works-best-2020-update.pdf
- Tangara School for Girls REAL program
- https://www.tangara.nsw.edu.au/about/
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Are your kids learning about good manners at school and at home? In this episode, Matt Aldous - a parent, teacher, and Headmaster - talks about why you need to demonstrate good manners in front of your child. Manners make a positive impact on the way we interact with people, and its domino effect is not to be underestimated. This episode provides practical examples and tips to help your child make an impact at school, home, work, and online. With his most recent seven years spent as Headmaster of the boys’ school Wollemi College, Matt has plenty of stories to share and tips to make your child, and home, a respectful one.
You don’t want to miss:
- The importance of teaching manners at an early age
- Why you need to be the first example for your kids in the area of manners
- Practical examples for instilling good manners and their positive impacts on society, career and personal life.
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How much is too much Fortnite? Gaming amongst school students seems to be ever-increasing and it’s left parents wondering, what is the right balance? How long should my child be playing video games at home for? In this episode, Andy Lang, a gamer and recent graduate of Science in Games Development weighs in on the nature of video games and how they can become an addictive hobby if not monitored by parents and friends. Anthony Montgomery, a student mentor at Redfield College also shares the effects gaming has had on his students and his concerns for the future of families. You don’t want to miss:
- Why video games can become addictive for young children
- Tips for parents to set boundaries at home when it comes to gaming
- Activities your son or daughter can take part in as an alternative to video games
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Links and resources mentioned in this episode:
- https://www.brainandlife.org/articles/how-do-video-games-affect-the-developing-brains-of-children/
- https://igea.net/2017/07/digital-australia-2018-da18/
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Iman Abagi is on the Board of Directors for PARED. A mother who has enrolled her children through the PARED schools, a teacher who has taught countless students at Tangara School for Girls and a mentor who has supported students and their parents through academic and personal development, Iman understands the ethos behind Parents for Education. This episode is a conversation about teamwork between parents and mentors who are raising students of good character. Iman sheds light on why academic excellence and good character go hand in hand and build a steady foundation for a student’s success no matter their strengths, weaknesses and goals.
You don't want to miss
- How the PARED schools personalise education for all their students
- How do mentors work with parents to raise students of virtue and good habits?
- What to expect from PARED Academy this year
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No matter their age, friendships are an important and formative influence on your growing son. How can you help them make good friendships? Friendships that are built on values, experiences and empathy rather than text messages and TikTok?
Alvaro de Vicente has had more than 20 years experience teaching and mentoring at The Heights School in Maryland, USA. The boys school strives to assist parents in the intellectual, moral, physical and spiritual education of their sons. With his ear to the ground, working closely with students, parents and teachers, Alvaro shares in this episode a number of thoughts to take away and apply to your home or classroom when it comes to raising your son, or teaching your students.
You don’t want to miss:
- Three benefits of good friendships for your child
- The role you play in the confidence of your son
- How to manage when social media replaces real friendships
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Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Family Matters: How Schools Can Cope With the Crisis in Childrearing by Robert Evans
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Does a parent-teacher partnership sound like extra work to you? James Ramos, a teacher at Redfield College for more than 20 years and current Head of Primary, explains why consistent communication with your child’s school is the best way to establish good habits and foster academic success at home and at school You don’t want to miss:
- How to help your child reach their goals faster
- Strengthening parent-teacher partnerships during adversity
-
How to instill good character in your child from an early age
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Injuries in sport can be challenging for your kids, especially when it slows down progress or gets in the way of reaching personal goals. But what if your child could find the value in setbacks, and use it to make them better athletes and students.
Experiencing setbacks earlier in life can actually help your child deal with future challenges better. Marvin Fidel, former Redfield student in the graduating class of 2014, shares his personal story of disappointment due to injury in sport. Following his injury Marvin discovered his motivation to succeed doubled, and the process of overcoming that hurdle has since helped him in many of life's difficulties.
Now as a teacher teaching sports to secondary students, Marvin hopes his students find patience, motivation and determination in the midst of a challenge.
You don’t want to miss:
- How to teach your child to look at the bright side of life instead of its burdens
- Why parents shouldn't make excuses for their child's losses
- The difference between accepting defeat and understanding defeat
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Is technology replacing quality time with your son?
Growing up today is different to how most of us remember. Technology and its demands on our
children are creating new ways to connect, but more ways to feel disconnected.
Trent Thomas, Mathematics teacher and Director of Formation at Redfield College, discusses how to
build trust, make room for quality time and handle technology with your son in this episode. A father himself, Trent shares some tips he’s learned along the way to keep up with the world your son is growing up in and stay relevant to your son and his education.
Today’s attraction to technology, exposed to children at ages far earlier than before, poses a risk to
father-son relationships, dedication to study and nurturing talents in young boys.
This episode will give you an insight into understanding your child’s perspective, cultivating a healthy use of time on technology at home, and keeping the important things in focus for your child during their most critical years as a student.
You don’t want to miss:
- Learn what a good Father/Son relationship looks like between you and your teenager
- How to deal with the demands of technology on your children’s generation, by working with
technology rather than against it - How to help your child cultivate their talents with discipline, accountability and the help of
their teachers
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Is your daughter considering signing up to a sport this term? OR
Not convinced that your daughter needs to add sport into her co-curricular activities this year?
In this episode school teacher Fleur Tropea makes the case for ensuring your daughter participates in sport especially from an early age. As a Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) teacher and Welfare Coordinator, Fleur sheds light on the often overlooked character traits sportsmanship can reveal and strategies it can nurture in girls.
Fleur has observed the immediate benefits her compulsory sport program has not only on a physical level, but
a social, mental and emotional level for her students.
Listen to Fleur speak about why you should
encourage your daughter to participate in sport during school, and its positive impact on your child’s
development.
You don’t want to miss:
- Learn about the benefits sport has for your child’s social development (from resilience to
detachment from technology) - Reducing the risk of lifestyle diseases in your students
- The importance of perseverance in sports for parents and children
- How to be a good parent from the sidelines
- Choosing recreational or competitive sports for your child
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Are you wondering where you fit in when it comes to your child’s education?
Dr. Andrew Mullins shares stories and resources in this conversation about why you need to play a key role in your child’s education. As a former Headmaster, Dr. Mullins’ extensive years of teaching and mentoring supports this notion that instilling the same values at home and at school influences
a child’s character.
You don’t want to miss:
- Thinking about the qualities of character you want for your child and how to achieve
them with the help of teachers - How teachers can focus on addressing the academic needs of students today.
Links and resources mentioned in this episode:
- Parenting for Character: Equipping your child for life by Andrew Mullins
- Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck
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