KidCoach Conversations: Recent Episodes
Kavin at KidCoach
Welcome to KidCoach Conversations! So great you can join us.
My name is Kavin and every week I’ll be sharing with you different conversations I have with kids. They are all 7-11 years old and the questions I ask them are specifically designed to get them talking, thinking and feeling – developing the softer skills they will need to thrive in tomorrow’s world.
Did you know that 85% of the jobs that will exist in 2030 have not even been invented yet? In such a fast paced and changing world, it will be the softer more transferable skills that will help our kids thrive and succeed.
So what are soft skills exactly?
Well, it’s all the non-academic stuff that children don’t tend to get much practice in at school and yet as adults we are having to use all the time – things like being creative, communicating well, being a critical thinker, having resilience etc.
Now I’ve found that a simple but effective way of developing this at home already is through regular 5-10 minute conversations. For example - on Communication – we can ask our kids to describe a Car to an Alien, which is a test of conciseness. Or on Creativity – asking what are 10 things to do with a Cup, encouraging them to think divergently. Or on Critical Thinking – having them estimate the number of iPads in the world, to help them think in a structured way. Or on Resilience – asking them why it is good to fail sometimes, and discussing the value of feedback.
In this podcast – KidCoach Conversations – you will hear me discuss these kinds of questions with lots of different children. Hopefully it will give you some ideas and inspiration for discussions you can have with your own kids.
And if you want full access to all the questions and prompts then just download our App from www.KidCoach.app. Or just search for KidCoachApp.
Let’s get started!
This week we spoke with Eesa (age 9) getting creative about designing a new card game. He was able to build form what he knows and come up with something novel and fun.
For more fast and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp from your usual app store!
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This week we spoke with Anita (age 12) about the food chain, and how we place value on animals. We thought critically about how some animals are stronger, faster, or higher up the chain, but does that make them more important.
If you want to have more conversations like this with your own kids, then the KidCoachApp can help. I've written 1,000+ great questions and prompts in there for parents like you and update it regularly with world events and new questions too. Download free from your usual app store and get started in seconds!
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This week we spoke with Aneri (age 10) about what makes someone persuasive, and how leaders motivate and inspire others. Using the Aesop's fable of the "Sun and the Wind", we think about what makes a good argument, how we should talk to people, and when being persuasive can be a bad thing.
For more fast and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp from your usual app store!
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This week we spoke with Ansh (age 10) about what he would do with three wishes. This question really can show you what a child values most, and what they would do if they had the power to do so. There were some really creative ideas mentioned.
For more fast and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp from your usual app store!
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This week we spoke with Aran (age 7) and wondered what makes a good present. We thought critically through giving objects rather than experiences and what Aran himself likes best.
For more fast and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp from your usual app store!
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This week we spoke with Andrea (age 11) on the value of money, and what is worth our hard earned cash. Recorded during a cost of living crisis we looked at the value of things comparable to other cheaper products, and if designer brands are worth our time.
If you want to have more conversations like this with your own kids, then the KidCoachApp can help. I've written 1,000+ great questions and prompts in there for parents like you and update it regularly with world events and new questions too. Download free from your usual app store and get started in seconds!
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This week we spoke with Simrit (age 10) about the problems with wait times in lifts, and how we could speed it up. We came up with not only solutions to make the commute faster, but also how we would make it feel shorter too with distractions.
For more fast and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp from your usual app store!
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This week we spoke with Eesa (age 9) about teamwork, and if it is necessary for people who work together to be friends. We talked through the ups and downs to this before settling on Eesa's view.
If you want to have more conversations like this with your own kids, then the KidCoachApp can help. I've written 1,000+ great questions and prompts in there for parents like you and update it regularly with world events and new questions too. Download free from your usual app store and get started in seconds!
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This week we asked Aziza (age 10) what the best charity to donate money to is. It's tough to think critically and filter through the range of charities out there, and often will depend on what matters to you. Nonetheless, Aziza had some nice ideas about how to find the more trustworthy ones.
If you want to have more conversations like this with your own kids, then the KidCoachApp can help. I've written 1,000+ great questions and prompts in there for parents like you and update it regularly with world events and new questions too. Download free from your usual app store and get started in seconds!
👉 http://onelink.to/4jbmqh
This week we asked Simrin (age 9) what she would do with the power to learn anything she wanted instantly. Clearly a huge fan of books, the power seemed amazing to Simrin, but there were some downsides we found together. Have a listen as we think critically through all the pros and cons.
For more fast and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp from your usual app store!
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This week we asked Ansh (age 10) what kind of superpower he would like to have. We went through several drafts of what would be the best power, in this classic creativity question, before we finally came up with a solution.
For more fast and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp from your usual app store!
👉 http://onelink.to/4jbmqh
Don't have time to listen to a full length podcast? Here's a quick highlight from one of our favourite questions. For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store! http://onelink.to/4jbmqh
This week we spoke with Anita (age 12) about language and how we name things. Etymology can be fascinating, and we discussed how we should name new things, renaming things, and the origin of name creation.
For more fast and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp from your usual app store!
👉 http://onelink.to/4jbmqh
Don't have time to listen to a full length podcast? Here's a quick highlight from one of our favourite questions. For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store! http://onelink.to/4jbmqh
This week we asked Simrit (age 10) how she would design a brand new card game. Not only did we get a game and its rules, but the box art, the price to sell it at and the way we'd market it to investors. Fantastic creativity.
For more fast and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp from your usual app store!
👉 http://onelink.to/4jbmqh
Don't have time to listen to a full length podcast? Here's a quick highlight from one of our favourite questions. For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store! http://onelink.to/4jbmqh
This week we spoke with Aran (age 7) about the creating his own museum. We decided on an interactive museum about paper and its history, while also considering a surprisingly mature environmental message!
For more fast and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp from your usual app store!
👉 http://onelink.to/4jbmqh
Don't have time to listen to a full length podcast? Here's a quick highlight from one of our favourite questions. For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store! http://onelink.to/4jbmqh
This week we spoke with Aneri (age 10) and thought about what lessons can be learned from history. We chat about the ways in which we have learned and forgotten our past, and what kinds of lessons people in the future may be able to learn from us.
If you want to have more conversations like this with your own kids, then the KidCoachApp can help. I've written 1,000+ great questions and prompts in there for parents like you and update it regularly with world events and new questions too. Download free from your usual app store and get started in seconds!
👉 http://onelink.to/4jbmqh
Don't have time to listen to a full length podcast? Here's a quick highlight from one of our favourite questions. For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store! http://onelink.to/4jbmqh
This week we spoke with Andrea (age 13) about if it is ever OK to hit someone. We think back to the incident - about a year ago - from the 2022 Oscars when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock. We reflect ethically and morally whether hitting someone can ever be right even under extreme circumstances.
If you want to have more conversations like this with your own kids, then the KidCoachApp can help. I've written 1,000+ great questions and prompts in there for parents like you and update it regularly with world events and new questions too. Download free from your usual app store and get started in seconds!
👉 http://onelink.to/4jbmqh
Don't have time to listen to a full length podcast? Here's a quick highlight from one of our favourite questions. For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store! http://onelink.to/4jbmqh
This week we spoke with Simrin (age 9) if she wanted to write a book. This was a chance to get creative and amazingly it turned out that she already was writing one. You heard it here first!
For more fast and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp from your usual app store!
👉 http://onelink.to/4jbmqh
Don't have time to listen to a full length podcast? Here's a quick highlight from one of our favourite questions. For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store! http://onelink.to/4jbmqh
This week we spoke with Amaya (age 11) about planning a party, and all the steps you would have to go through. Lots to be planned and organised about here from the venue, to food to catering to a wide group, and how to clean up afterwards. Listen in for her secret top tip also!
For more fast and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp from your usual app store!
👉 http://onelink.to/4jbmqh
Don't have time to listen to a full length podcast? Here's a quick highlight from one of our favourite questions. For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store! http://onelink.to/4jbmqh
This week we spoke with Aziza (age 10) about when we should lead and when we should follow. We talk about what makes for a good and effective leader, and what makes for the good follower.
For more fast and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp from your usual app store!
👉 http://onelink.to/4jbmqh
Don't have time to listen to a full length podcast? Here's a quick highlight from one of our favourite questions. For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store! http://onelink.to/4jbmqh
This week Aneri (age 10) considered what message she would leave in a bottle, which had her thinking creatively and in a futuristic way. She even thought about how to inspire future citizens with messages from the past.
For more fast and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp from your usual app store!
👉 http://onelink.to/4jbmqh
Don't have time to listen to a full length podcast? Here's a quick highlight from one of our favourite questions. For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store! http://onelink.to/4jbmqh
This week we spoke with Aran (age 7) about the criminal and ethical implications of littering without realising. We thought together about whether that is OK or not and how important the intention is.
If you want to have more conversations like this with your own kids, then the KidCoachApp can help. I've written 1,000+ great questions and prompts in there for parents like you and update it regularly with world events and new questions too. Download free from your usual app store and get started in seconds!
👉 http://onelink.to/4jbmqh
Don't have time to listen to a full length podcast? Here's a quick highlight from one of our favourite questions. For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store! http://onelink.to/4jbmqh
This week we spoke with Simrit (age 10) on the topic of what makes a home a home. We philosophically muse around the emotions and feelings around the concept of a home (and how that can change).
If you want to have more conversations like this with your own kids, then the KidCoachApp can help. I've written 1,000+ great questions and prompts in there for parents like you and update it regularly with world events and new questions too. Download free from your usual app store and get started in seconds!
👉 http://onelink.to/4jbmqh
Don't have time to listen to a full length podcast? Here's a quick highlight from one of our favourite questions. For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store! http://onelink.to/4jbmqh
This week we spoke with Anita (age 12) about what she would do with a brand new restaurant and how she would design it. All sorts of creative ideas came up, including an intercontinental buffet!
For more fast and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp from your usual app store!
👉 http://onelink.to/4jbmqh
Don't have time to listen to a full length podcast? Here's a quick highlight from one of our favourite questions. For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store! http://onelink.to/4jbmqh
This week we spoke with Simrin (age 9) about life on other planets and if aliens exist or not. Thinking critically throughout she concluded that they probably do, but not in the image we may typically imagine.
For more fast and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp from your usual app store!
👉 http://onelink.to/4jbmqh
Don't have time to listen to a full length podcast? Here's a quick highlight from one of our favourite questions. For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store! http://onelink.to/4jbmqh
This week we spoke with Ansh (age 10) about failure as life's greatest teacher. He sees the value in learning from our mistakes, and how those who have never failed may never have tried. A nice conversation to build resilience.
If you want to have more conversations like this with your own kids, then the KidCoachApp can help. I've written 1,000+ great questions and prompts in there for parents like you and update it regularly with world events and new questions too. Download free from your usual app store and get started in seconds!
👉 http://onelink.to/4jbmqh
Don't have time to listen to a full length podcast? Here's a quick highlight from one of our favourite questions. For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store! http://onelink.to/4jbmqh
This week we spoke with Eesa (age 9) to try and work out how much a car should cost. With the cost of living crisis it's more important than ever for children to have an appreciation of how much things cost. A car is a good place to start as it means buying a thing as well as needing energy / fuel to power it - both things that are sky high right now.
If you want to have more conversations like this with your own kids, then the KidCoachApp can help. I've written 1,000+ great questions and prompts in there for parents like you and update it regularly with world events and new questions too. Download free from your usual app store and get started in seconds!
👉 http://onelink.to/4jbmqh
Don't have time to listen to a full length podcast? Here's a quick highlight from one of our favourite questions. For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store! http://onelink.to/4jbmqh
This week we spoke with Andrea (age 11) on the topic of pocket money and how much kids should get. Interestingly, Andrea commented on the effect money can have on people, be they young or old, and demonstrated some fine critical thinking.
For more fast and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp from your usual app store!
👉 http://onelink.to/4jbmqh
Don't have time to listen to a full length podcast? Here's a quick highlight from one of our favourite questions. For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store! http://onelink.to/4jbmqh
This week we spoke with Amaya (age 11) about teamwork, and if teammates should always be friends. From a team on the hockey pitch to a team in a busy office, Amaya had some strong faith in the power of friendship!
For more fast and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp from your usual app store!
👉 http://onelink.to/4jbmqh
Welcome to a special episode where we shine a spotlight on a key 21st century skill. You will hear three snippets of dialogue from different children as we show you how we can build the skills kids need, simply through conversation!
In this week's episode, we highlight communication skills. Being able to communicate properly the thoughts in your head is something we all sometimes struggle with, so we wanted to use this episode to show you times when we really pushed these kids to explain the thoughts they were having to us.
If you want to build this skill in your kids, simply through conversation, then the KidCoachApp can help. Download free from your usual app store and get started in seconds!
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This week we spoke with Eliza and Lucia (aged 11) about if children should be able to set their own bedtimes. They dug into how the age of the child might affect this answer and also what their activities the next day might be.
For more fast and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp from your usual app store!
👉 http://onelink.to/4jbmqh
Welcome to a special episode where we shine a spotlight on a key 21st century skill. You will hear three snippets of dialogue from different children as we show you how we can build the skills kids need, simply through conversation!
In this week's episode, we highlight philosophy. Thinking about philosophical questions, ethical conundrums and about life in general give us a broader understanding of the world around us, so have a listen to how these three tackled their questions and why they did so well!
If you want to build this skill in your kids, simply through conversation, then the KidCoachApp can help. Download free from your usual app store and get started in seconds!
👉 http://onelink.to/4jbmqh
Want to hear one our most popular episodes ever? Having done hundreds of these chats with kids, which have been downloaded thousands of times, we thought it was a good time to replay the Top 5!
In this week we spoke to Millie (age 7) to ask her how she would help a nervous friend. She displays tremendous empathy, talking about how she would include the friend in party games and invite them for cake, and the important of getting settled.
If you want to have more conversations like this with your own kids, then the KidCoachApp can help. I've written 1,000+ great questions and prompts in there for parents like you and update it regularly with world events and new questions too. Download free from your usual app store and get started in seconds!
👉 http://onelink.to/4jbmqh
Welcome to a special episode where we shine a spotlight on a key 21st century skill. You will hear three snippets of dialogue from different children as we show you how we can build the skills kids need, simply through conversation!
In this week's episode, we highlight critical thinking. We ask some tough questions in these episodes that require some careful thought and we were so impressed with the answers these kids gave, we knew we had to share what makes them so special.
If you want to build this skill in your kids, simply through conversation, then the KidCoachApp can help. Download free from your usual app store and get started in seconds!
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In this bonus episode we were talking with Sonali about how our coaching sessions with her daughter Amaya went and what she thought of the experience. We were so honoured by what she said that we couldn't help but share!
If you want to have more conversations like this with your own kids, then the KidCoachApp can help. I've written 1,000+ great questions and prompts in there for parents like you and update it regularly with world events and new questions too. Download free from your usual app store and get started in seconds!
👉 http://onelink.to/4jbmqh
Want to hear one our most popular episodes ever? Having done hundreds of these chats with kids, which have been downloaded thousands of times, we thought it was a good time to replay the Top 5!
In this week we spoke with Ria (age 11), asking how many grains of sand there are on a beach. She breaks down the problem really well into smaller parts to arrive at a very sensible estimate. There is no right answer here, rather all about estimating and applying structured thinking.
For more fast and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp from your usual app store!
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This week we spoke with Eliza and Lucia (aged 11) about how to make money. Firing their entrepreneurial spirits they started talking about sourcing cheap materials and building things that people need. It was hard at times but they dug deep with some creative ideas and also thought about ways to re-invest money.
If you want to have more conversations like this with your own kids, then the KidCoachApp can help. I've written 1,000+ great questions and prompts in there for parents like you and update it regularly with world events and new questions too. Download free from your usual app store and get started in seconds!
👉 http://onelink.to/4jbmqh
Welcome to a special episode where we shine a spotlight on a key 21st century skill. You will hear three snippets of dialogue from different children as we show you how we can build the skills kids need, simply through conversation!
In this week's episode, we highlight creativity. Asking questions that are a little bit weird or asking for solutions to problems can really push your child to think creatively, so have a listen to how these three got on!
If you want to build this skill in your kids, simply through conversation, then the KidCoachApp can help. Download free from your usual app store and get started in seconds!
👉 http://onelink.to/4jbmqh
In this bonus episode we thought we'd share some quick snippets of what parents and kids have said about KidCoach, both about the app and our coaching sessions / podcast episodes.
We are always grateful to hear your feedback, and we wanted to say thank you!
If you want to have more conversations like this with your own kids, then the KidCoachApp can help. I've written 1,000+ great questions and prompts in there for parents like you and update it regularly with world events and new questions too. Download free from your usual app store and get started in seconds!
👉 http://onelink.to/4jbmqh
Want to hear one our most popular episodes ever? Having done hundreds of these chats with kids, which have been downloaded thousands of times, we thought it was a good time to replay the Top 5!
In this week we spoke to Aziza (age 9) and get thinking about 10 different ways to use a cup. It's a creative exercise in "divergent thinking" and is also used as an initiative test by the economist and author Malcolm Gladwell.
For more fast and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp from your usual app store!
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This week we spoke with Eliza and Lucia (aged 11) about whether or not children should be able to choose their own subjects at school. As it turns out, they already go to a school with some freedom on what they learn, and they had some great insight into how useful they find it!
For more fast and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp from your usual app store!
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Welcome to a special episode of KidCoach Conversations, in which we shine a spotlight on a key 21st century skill. You will hear three snippets of dialogue from different children as we show you how we can build the skills kids need, simply through conversation!
In this week's episode, we highlight Analytics! The skill to think about and analyze things rationally is important for daily life, and we'll be showing you excellent examples of how these kids show off their analytical thinking.
For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store!
In this bonus episode of KidCoach Conversations, we got talking to Sonali, the mother of Amaya from previous episodes. We had some great chats about her thoughts on our App, and she talks about the importance of soft skill learning.
For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store!
Want to hear one our most popular episodes ever? Having done hundreds of these chats with kids, which have been downloaded thousands of times, we thought it was a good time to replay the Top 5!
In this week we spoke to Mahika (Age 8) asking about her favourite subject. Mahika tells me all about her love of Art, and I challenge her to consider how her favourites might change in the future - by thinking about how the very nature of schools have changed in the past 100 years.
For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store!
Welcome to a special episode of KidCoach Conversations, in which we shine a spotlight on a key 21st century skill. You will hear three snippets of dialogue from different children as we show you how we can build the skills kids need, simply through conversation!
In this week's episode, we highlight Debating. We have a look at some good techniques to have in a Debate, and how to effectively argue your point.
For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store!
In this bonus episode of KidCoach Conversations, we got some great feedback after a coaching session with Aila. After our coaching session, we asked her for some thoughts on how she found the experience.
For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store!
Want to hear one our most popular episodes ever? Having done hundreds of these chats with kids, which have been downloaded thousands of times, we thought it was a good time to replay the Top 5!
In this week we spoke to Bobby (Age 9), where we spend a few minutes discussing what he has improved at over time. He talks about maths and running, and how he has got better at each by getting some help and by pushing himself.
For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store!
This week we asked Aryan (Age 10) to teach us something new. He chose to use his communication skills to teach us how to play a game he invented, how we would explain the rules, and how to better understand his ideas.
For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store!
This week we asked Yushan (Age 6) to try and imagine what one thing he would bring with him to a desert island. He was brimming with ideas, and found it hard to pick just one, but had great reasoning behind his various choices!
For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store!
This week we wanted to know what Zac (Age 7) thought the world would be like if money did not exist. With ideas about going back to medieval barter, the invention of moon shoes, and a shocking grasp on the fundamentals of economics, you don't want to miss the ideas Zac has!
For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store!
This week we sat down with Aryan (Age 10) to talk about the ethics of cheating. He told us what makes cheating cheating, and told us very insightfully about why it is important to do the work and learn new things!
For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store!
This week we asked Mahika (Age 10) what she would change about her school. She had some ideas about making her school more diverse, and had a heated debate about what diversity means in her school.
For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store!
This week we asked Mahika (Age 10) what she would change about her school. She had some ideas about making her school more diverse, and had a heated debate about what diversity means in her school.
For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store!
This week we asked Amaya (Age 10) if she believed luck was a real thing. She gave us some examples for and against the idea, and even thought about if we could distil, bottle and sell it at the shops! Some incredible out of the box thinking here!
For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store!
This week we asked Dan (Age 7) if he thought his grandparents had a better life then he did. Dan loves his technology, and knows that the past was unsafe, but the ideas of a simple life sounded fun to him, and we even got talking about how he could make life better for his grandchildren!
For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store!
This week we spoke with Luan (Age 9), and tried to work out every single step that it would take to make a jam sandwich! Sounds simple right, but this exercise in analytical thinking shows you just how many steps it would take you to make a simple sandwich!
For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store!
This week we wanted to know that if 10 year old Aryan could change his name, if he even would. Aryan seems to have a great love for his family, and we got into a great chat about identity, the importance of a name, and what it means to be who you are.
For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store!
This week we sat down with Arjun (Age 9) to see what he envies grown ups for. It became quickly apparently that Arjun thinks being a kid rocks, and has a lot of sympathy for adults who have so much work to do. This chat went in a direction we did not expect, but it was brilliant to hear his thoughts!
For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store!
This week we spoke with Andrea (Age 10) about time travel, and how she would change the past. She compares events from further history with COVID-19, who should have the responsibility, and the bad sides of travelling through time!
For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store!
This week we asked Dan (Age 7) if we should be polite to our Alexas. Dan doesnt think we need to, since Alexa isn't a person, but the more we thought about it, the more worried we became over a future robot uprising if we were impolite to our machines!
For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store!
This week we sat down with Yushan (Age 6) to think back over the last week and see how he set a good example for others. Starting with what he did for his sister, he had some great reflection over the things he'd done for others in the last seven days!
For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store!
This week we asked Mahika (Age 10) if there was life on other planets. She firmly believed there wasn't, and we wanted to see if she could argue her reasoning effectively. Have a listen to how this one went!
For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store!
This week we asked Chayil (Age 10) about who his hero was. Not only was his answer incredibly sweet, but we also had a great talk about what makes a hero, and how we can all be heroes for eachother.
For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store!
This week when speaking to Amaya (Age 10) , we wanted to know what superpower she would choose to have. Instead of something like flight or super strength, she wants to talk to trees, and nature around her! We did not expect where this one would go!
For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store!
This week, we asked Luan (Age 9) a pretty tough question on whether Harry Potter's Professor Snape is a good or bad person. Luan thinks about how much bad a good person can do, and if the things Snape does makes hima goodie or a baddie!
For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store!
This week, we tempted Zahra (Age 8) with the idea of having one million pounds, and what she would do with all that money! We wanted to see if she'd use it to buy herself lots of nice things, but you'd be surprised by what a kid would do with all that money, I know we were!
For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store!
This week we spoke with Aila (Age 8), asking her to try and estimate how many iPads there were in the whole UK! She started with a rough guess, but with some hard thinking, looking at examples, and exploring new thoughts, she was more than willing to change her answer to fit the facts!
For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store!
This week we caught up again with Johan (Age 8), who loves Harry Potter! We wanted to ask him why he thought Dumbledore made a good headmaster, and what makes him a good leader! Johan considers if power is needed to be a leader, and why people respect the Hogwarts Headmaster!
For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store!
This week we asked Aryan (Age 10) what he would do if he could automatically learn anything he wanted to! He immediately set plans into motion for being the next information based superhero, which really threw us for a loop, but his ideas were simply fascinating to listen to!
For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store!
This week we spoke with Mariam (Age 9), and asked her what she would do if she was mayor for the week! She talks about how she would want to help people on the streets, and how she would want to be an inspiring leader to make others do better!
For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store!
This week we spoke to Amaya (Age 10) about if we should care what others think about us. This confident young woman gave us some incredible answers about filtering what you should hear, who you should care about, and how to stay strong!
For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store!
This week we asked Dan (Age 7) about how he would use his love for cycling to reduce traffic on the roads. There were some big ideas in this one, from changing the dictionary definition of what cars were, to changing the world to save the environment!
For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store!
This week we asked Arjun (Age 9) if he could explain exactly how football works to someone who had never even heard of the game! Arjun goes on to effectively explain the rules of the game, how it functions, and where it takes place to a totally clueless alien!
For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store!
This week we asked Zac (Age 7) to work out how many tennis balls he could fit inside of his mum's car. His first guess came from a gut feeling, but with some analysis and comparing the size of a human to the size of a tennis ball, we came to some staggering numbers from this young mathematician!
For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store!
This week we asked Yushan (Age 6) what superpower he would have. His choice was very heroic, as was what he wanted to use his power for. And even when we took his powers away, Yushan proved he has what it takes to be a hero!
For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store!
This week we spoke to Andrea (Age 10) to see if she could convince us to remove Wednesdays from the weekly calendar. She was very ready to argue this crazy case by thinking about the pros and cons, and how we could even make more money from selling off your own Wednesday!
For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store!
This week when speaking with Luan (Age 9), we discovered that he loves Roblox, which we didn't know anything about! So when we asked him to tell us about it, we were surprised by just how much this video game contains, and how well he described every detail!
For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store!
This was a totally spontaneous discussion I was having with a mum of a 9-year-old boy.
I had been testing some questions from the KidCoachApp with her son and were were going over what we talked about afterwards. (That's the first half of the recording).
In the second half, she was asking for some advice on how to have these sorts of "KidCoach" conversations herself at home. So we covered some top tips on how often to have these conversations, ways to keep your child engaged and how to have lots of fun with it!
I decided to share it here since I feel it might be of value to other parents who would like to do more like this but potentially struggling with the "art" of having these conversations.
My main message? We can ALL do it!
Maybe you just need a little guidance, that is all.
After my chat with this mum she started subscribing to the KidCoachApp and has been using it loads since!
I hope this helps.
Kavin
This week we spoke with Zahra (Age 9), trying to work out how you could describe a tree to an alien. Using descriptive sights, smells, and even considering its taste, Zahra tells us all she can about how someone who has never seen a tree might recognise one!
For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store!
This week we spoke with Johan (Age 9), one of three triplets! When asked about who he would want to be from fiction, he went straight to Harry Potter. He talks about how he sees himself in The Boy Who Lived, and how he'd like to live life like him!
For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store!
This week we spoke with Aryan (Age 10) and asked him how he would go about crosing a river. We were shocked by his intuition, creative thinking, and schemes for how he would use everything he could find to best tackle this challenge!
For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store!
This week we spoke with Mariam (Age 9) about one of her favourite things: Harry Potter! She tried to find a way to spell out how Quidditch would work to a muggle, using some powerful descriptive language, and employing a 'simple is best' approach with her final answer.
For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store!
This week we sat down with Chayil (Age 10) to ask if he would rather live underwater or in space. Both are very isolated places with different challenges, and there is no real right answer here. Have a listen to how Chayil tackled this tough one!
For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store!
This week we asked nine year old Arjun if he thought that war was ever a good thing. Taking the affirmative side, we had a great debate on the topic, discussing mature ideas such as self preservation, protecting the weak, and the wars of the past.
For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store!
This week we asked Zac (Age 7) to try and describe the concept of friendship. It's such a hard topic to tackle, to explain a feeling, but Zac had some key ideas about what makes a person into a real friend.
For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store!
This week we spoke to Aila (Age 8), who is a bit of a storyteller! We asked her to come up with the title of the next Harry Potter book, and she went above and beyond! She gave us a story, dialogue, and even a sequel book! Harry Potter's journey continues with this new writer!
For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store!
This week we asked Aryan (Age 10) about what the world would be like if animals could talk.
Aryan didn't like the idea of all the noise they'd all make, and we had an interesting chat about if talking made animals like humans, and what kind of problems that would cause.
For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store!
This week we asked Andrea (Age 10) if she thought we could replace teachers with computers. She took the opposing stance to Kavin, and we had a great debate over what matters to children, the impact this would have on them, and how much we need that human ingenuity in the classroom!
For more quick and fun questions to get your kids talking and thinking, download the KidCoachApp FREE from your usual app store!
"Fun. Makes me think. Enjoy giving my opinion. Makes my brain grow" -
Just some of the things kids say about the KidCoach experience, in this quick compilation episode.
Download the KidCoachApp from your usual app store, or visit www.KidCoach.app to get your kids saying the same stuff!
This week I speak with Jay (11 years old), asking the Debating question of "Does God exist?"
We have a debate on whether God exists or not, swapping positions halfway through. I encourage Jay to think in different ways to keep coming up with arguments to support his position at each point.
For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
This week I speak with Aadi (7 years old), asking the Analytical question of "How many tennis balls can you fit in your car?"
His first guess is about 100, but then we apply a bit of structured thinking to come up with a much larger answer!
For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
This week I speak with Saffia (7 years old), asking the Confidence question of "What are you really good and confident at doing?"
I get her thinking about how she got good at something and how she can apply that herself to something she is less confident doing currently.
For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
This week I speak with Aadi (7 years old), asking the Creativity question of "If you found a secret door in your garden, where could it lead to?"
It takes him a while to get going, but with a little bit of prompting his imagination fires up and he paints a clear picture of a spider dance party behind his secret door!
For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
This week I speak with Maia (11 years old), asking the Critical Thinking question of "What would happen if animals could talk?"
She talks through the pros and cons of animals talking and comes up with some problems that we could solve if we worked on them together.
For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
"I enjoyed sharing my opinions" - Jay on the KidCoach conversations
Let us help you do this with your kids too. Visit us at www.KidCoach.app now!
This week I speak with Maia (11 years old), asking the Empathy question of "How do you know if someone is feeling sad?"
We talk about all the signs of someone being sad - both visible and hidden. She compares it to being angry and how being sad is "quieter" so harder to spot!
For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
This week I speak with Ria (11 years old), asking the Philosophic question of "Should animals have the same rights as humans?"
We talk about wanting to give animals the same rights as humans but better education in society being the best way to go about it.
For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
This week I speak with Saffia (7 years old), asking the Creativity question of "What are 10 different things we can do with a pen?"
We work together to think about lots of different uses, especially when then pen is not just used to draw with. We give it magical powers like flying which unleashes all sorts of uses!
For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
This week I speak with Jay (11 years old), asking the Resilience question of why do bad things sometimes happen in life?
We talk about why bad things happen and how time can heal all. Jay shares a story about riding a bike and notes that life would be very boring if only good things ever happened.
For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
This week I speak with Ria (11 years old), asking the Philosophic question of "Should you be polite to Alexa?"
We start with a discussion about Alexa but end up talking about robot slaves and how if we are kind to them they will be in return!
For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
"It was fun to be creative. I like how the questions have no wrong or right answer" - Anika on the KidCoach conversations
Let us help you do this with your kids too. Visit us at www.KidCoach.app now!
This week I speak with Jay (11 years old), asking the Critical Thinking question of "How would you stop kids in some countries going hungry?"
I ask him to come up with ways to help feed hungry kids and not just by giving money to charity. We talk about why these kids might be hungry in the first place to discover the root cause of the problem (e.g. corruptness) and make sure we are addressing that.
For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
This week I speak with Maia (11 years old), asking the Interview question of "What do you do outside of school?"
She tells me about all the extra-curricular activities she does - from sports to music to drama. We talk about how they can have their ups and downs and are not always easy!
For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
This week I speak with Aadi (7 years old), asking the Communication question "What are 10 things that go fast?"
I get him thinking about things that go fast, coming up with a list as quickly as possible!
For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
This week I speak with Anika (11 years old), asking her the Communication question of "What are 10 ways to send a party invite?"
We list out lots of different ways to send party invites, noting how much more we can do in today's digital world. We talk about how "pictures paint a thousand words" and Anika even gets creative by inventing a new type of party!
For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
This week I speak with Anika (11 years old), asking her the Critical Thinking question of "Is chocolate flavoured rain a good or a bad thing?"
We have a silly but stimulating conversation about the effects of chocolate-flavoured rain. She talks me through the pros and cons and then goes on to suggest why broccoli-flavoured rain would be even better!
For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
"They make me use my brain a lot which is fun" - Ria on the KidCoach conversations.
She goes on to say she has learned to think about pros and cons in any uncertain scenario, which is a valuable skill for life!
Let us help you do this with your kids too. Visit us at www.KidCoach.app now!
This week I speak with Maia (11 years old), asking her the Empathy question of "What would happen if everyone could read each other's minds?"
We think about what society would look like if all our emotions were readable and whether the ability to fully empathise would help or not.
For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
This week I speak with Saffia (7 years old), asking the Communication question of "Who would you want to go on a long car drive with and why?"
We end up covering lots of ground, including how she would like to meet a historic figure like Amelia Earhart and why!
For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
This week I speak with Jay (11 years old), asking the Leadership question of "How has your headteacher shown leadership at your school?"
I encourage him to note what his headteacher has done as a leader, so we can learn this as a skill. He raises the topic of praise vs punishment and we discuss using them in the right balance as a leader.
For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
"I always knew that soft skills were important, however I didn't realise how much difference we parents can make by the conversation we have with our children" - Jay's mum. She goes on to say she will definitely be subscribing to the KidCoachApp!
To get this experience for yourself, download the KidCoachApp from your usual app store and get started for free straightaway!
This week I speak with Anika (9 years old), asking the Creativity question of "What are 10 different things we can do with a sock?"
She gets really creative about socks, especially when we use the "magical powers" prompt to come up with springy socks that jump you to places quickly!
For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
This week I speak with Anika (9 years old), asking the Communication question of "If you could stay up all night, what would you?!"
She plans a super fun party with food, games and friends for her up all night fantasy - but is also sensible enough to know to go to bed so she gets some sleep!
For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
"Fun. Makes me think. Enjoy giving my opinion. Makes my brain grow" -
Just some of the things kids say about the KidCoach experience, in this quick compilation episode.
Download the KidCoachApp or visit www.KidCoach.app to get your kids saying the same stuff!
This week I speak with Ria (11 years old), asking the Interview question of "Tell me about your neighbourhood?"
She tells me a bit about her neighbourhood and why they need more electric vehicle charging points!
For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
This week I speak with Jay (11 years old), asking the Analytical question of "How would you go and make £100 by next month?"
We talk about solving problems for people as a way of making money, and we also discuss the difference between revenue and profit. When asked how he would spend £100 profit, Jay talks about re-investing into a business - very entrepreneurial!
For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
"They make me think of things I wouldn't normally. It makes me think deeper." - Maia on the KidCoach conversations.
She tells me the deeper thinking comes from the persistent questioning and the time made to really get into a topic.
Let us help you do this with your kids too. Visit us at www.KidCoach.app now!
This week I speak with Ria (11 years old), asking the Confidence question of "How would you give your friend a boost of confidence?"
She comes up with a toolbox of ideas to help a friend struggling with confidence. We talk about how she can use these tools herself for any challenging situation she faces too!
For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
"It highlighted to me the power of COACHING our kids. The way the prompts are structured helps unearth a child's inner realisations." - Ria's mum
To get this experience for yourself, download the KidCoachApp from your usual app store and get started for free straightaway!
This week I speak with Anika (11 years old), asking the Mindfulness question of "How do you feel after taking ten deep breaths?"
She shares why she finds it hard to meditate by breathing and I help her overcome this. We go on to talk about how thoughts determine feelings and how thinking about your breathing is a great way to stay calm!
For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
"Whenever I say something you ask a question that takes it deeper" - feedback from 11 year old Maia about how the KidCoach questions and prompts has got her thinking deeper, and how if she did ten minutes every day she would develop important skills!
Let us help you do this with your kids too. Visit us at www.KidCoach.app now!
This week I speak with Jay (11 years old), asking the Communication question of "How do you play football?"
I ask him to describe the game of football - a sport that he knows very well. He also tries to explain the "offside" rule, but realises that he needs a better understanding of it himself before he can explain it to someone else!
For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
"It helped me understand better" - Jay on the KidCoach conversations.
Let us help you do this with your kids too. Visit us at www.KidCoach.app now!
This week I speak with Maia (11 years old), asking the Philosophic question of "If aliens land on Earth, are they exploring or invading?"
We discuss how most aliens would likely start with exploring, but the line might be blurred to invading. We consider the importance of perspective and how we might feel differently if humans are the ones visiting other planets!
For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
This week I speak with Ria (11 years old), asking the Analytical question of "How many grains of sand are there on a beach?".
She breaks down the problem really well into smaller parts to arrive at a very sensible estimate. This question is not about the maths, rather about taking a structured approach to any challenging situation!
For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
"My girls love engaging with the questions. It's elevated dinner time conversations." - Maia's mum on the KidCoach experience. She goes on to talk about how the conversations cover topics not taught so much at school, particularly dealing with questions with no right answer!
To get this experience for yourself, download the KidCoachApp from your usual app store and get started for free straightaway!
This week I speak to Bobby (9 years old).
We develop our ability to be adaptable and resilient, considering what would happen if Bobby needed to get to his friend's house but his bike had a flat tyre. He comes up with some great options and when I get him thinking what his best friend would do in a similar situation, he becomes even more resourceful!
For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
This week I speak to Bobby (9 years old).
I ask him "What might aliens look like?" and he gives a great, detailed answer. So I then challenge him to think about completely different aliens from a different planet and help him come up with something creative and unique, for instance by considering magical powers as well!
For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
This week I speak to Lucia (9 years old).
We talk about emotions and build our vocabulary to help us talk about them better. I ask Lucia what her favourite emotions are (happy, excited, grateful) and suggest she might want to think about these each morning when she wakes up!
For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
This week I speak to Aziza (9 years old).
We do a thought experiment in which Aziza's 21 year old self time travels back to present day and gives her some advice, to help her focus on what is important now. She also asks me the same question which gets me reflecting too!
For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
This week I speak to Bobby (9 years old).
I ask him to quickly name 10 objects in the room to get his vocal chords warmed up. I then push him to consider objects and other rooms and from last year. We end up discussing the names of paints and ways to say "blue" without saying "blue", to get him thinking about communicating through associations.
For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
This week I speak to Bobby (9 years old).
We talk about the nature of friendship and what he would do if a friend does something he didn't really like. We also talk about how we can have different "bubbles" of friends which change over time as we meet new people.
For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
This week I speak to Millie (7 years old).
I ask her to describe what a car would look like to an alien who has never seen one before, as a Communication challenge. To make it harder I then ask her how it is really different from a Bike, and why we don't all travel in Helicopters!
For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
This week I speak to Mahika (8 years old).
I pose a seemingly crazy idea - that we should all sleep in trees - and ask her to think about all the arguments that could support this, to get her thinking deeply. I am caught off guard as she wants to swap roles and so suddenly I find myself having to argue this position, with Mahika coming up with counter arguments instead!
For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
This week I speak to Aziza (9 years old).
We talk about what an "algorithim" is. She doesn't know but that's no problem - we define it simply as a series of steps to get something done, and we go through some examples like going to the park, or making a sandwich. We talk about how robots needs humans to programme algorithms and how important this will become in the future as robots do more clever stuff!
For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
This week I speak to Mahika (8 years old).
We do a classic interview questions which is "What is your favourite subject?". Mahika tells me all about her love of Art, and I challenge her to consider how her favourites might change in the future - by thinking about how the very nature of schools have changed in the past 100 years.
For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
This week I speak to Aziza (9 years old).
I ask her "what feelings do you have" and we discuss the wide range of emotions that we all go through. The conversation then turns to control feelings (using a helpful robot example) and the value of doing his!
For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
This week I speak to Bobby (9 years old).
We debate together whether humans should eat meat. He argues for and I argue against, and I try to get him to come back on my arguments each time. We also consider what the Debate would have sounded like 500 years ago, when eating meat was far more common!
For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
This week I speak to Aziza (9 years old).
We talk about having self-confidence and whether we should compare ourselves to others. Aziza is naturally very inwards looking and knows to appreciate what she already has, which is great! I introduce her to the concept of Swimming vs Boxing, and how the first is a better way of thinking about competition!
For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
This week I speak to Bobby (9 years old).
We talk about what it would be like to always be happy. It's really appealing and Bobby really wants it, but I get him examining how the sweet wouldn't taste as sweet without the bitter. We then go on to rank happiness, confidence and success in order of which Bobby wants!
For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
This week I speak to Mahika (8 years old).
We talk about setting objectives, and how the thing you want to do 1 year from now (eg go on holidays to complete your global coin collection) can have a 1 day target to also get you going (eg review what you need to complete it).
For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
A one-off episode featuring my talk at the Oracy October online conference, hosted by Voice21.
While the conference was aimed at teachers, I summarised some "talking tips" for parents and suggested they pass on to their families.
Since it features some excerpts and learnings from this podcast "KidCoach Conversations" - I thought my listeners might appreciate hearing it here!
(In this episode I am talking through some slides, but make a conscious effort to verbalise as much as possible for those listening to audio only...)
This week I speak to Emily (11 years old).
We talk about how we would sell a new product like an iPhone, and discuss the importance of communicating "benefits" (like get more done) rather than "features" (like longer battery life). I also help her make a long sentence more punchy and compelling, with some prudent Googling!
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This week I speak to Bobby (9 years old).
We talk about 2 of the greatest footballers of all time - Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo - and I ask him "how long do they train for?". We talk about how Resilient they are, overcoming obstacles on the way and having to sacrifice things they care about, in order to achieve the success they have had.
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This week I speak to Lucia (9 years old).
We get to know each other with this "tell me about yourself?" question. Useful for interview situations and also for general life when meeting new people. I encourage Lucia to give people she meets a broad base view of herself, and I also challenge her to consider how her Mum would introduce herself at a party!
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We have had a few episodes featuring 9 year old Aziza.
Here is her Mum talking about the impact it has had on Aziza's confidence and ability to think creatively. She also notes the important of giving your child time and space to think.
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This week I speak to Emily (11 years old).
I pose a seemingly crazy idea - that we don't need to meet other people - and ask her to think about all the arguments that could support this, to get her thinking deeply. By getting her to think about those who might actually support this position, we find some additional reasons that we wouldn't have though of otherwise!
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This week I speak to Mahika (8 years old).
We start with the saying "we have 2 ears and 1 mouth" to discuss the value of listening. She understands this well and even talks about motivation as another leadership trait. But then we put the two of these together and discuss how by listening carefully to someone you can realise what motivates them.
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This week I speak to Millie (7 years old).
I ask her how she would help a nervous friend and she displays tremendous Empathy, talking about how she would include the friend in party games and invite them for cake etc. We talk about the importance of feeling "settled" also!
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Bobby is 9 years old and has been asked several questions from the KidCoachApp recently.
He tells us how much he has enjoyed the experience and how it has got him thinking in new ways!
Remember to download the App from www.KidCoach.app to be able to achieve the same results with your kids at home.
This week I speak to Bobby (9 years old).
We talk about how we should always consider a glass half "full" rather than "empty", to build Resilience and Positivity. We use several examples to bring it to life, like how you would feel if your favourite sports team lost a match!
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This week I speak to Aziza (9 years old).
We get Creative thinking about "10 different uses for a cup"? It's a great exercise in "divergent thinking" and is also used as an initiative test by the economist and author Malcolm Gladwell.
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This week I speak to Aziza (9 years old).
We discuss "what's going on in the world right now?", which any of us might get asked in an Interview setting. Covid-19 of course gets talked about, and I encourage her to form her own opinion of what's going on, asking her what she would do if she were Prime Minister.
For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
This week I speak to Emily (11 years old).
We talk about how your feelings can be changed using music, friends, food and much more. I also introduce her to the concept of positive affirmations and we talk about how useful they are too!
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This week I speak to Mahika (8 years old).
We tackle an analytical puzzle of trying to get 4 gallons of water using only a 3 and 5 gallon jug. She finds it hard but we persevere and she gets there in the end - the trick was to figure out how to get 1 gallon by itself!
For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
This week I speak to Mahika (8 years old).
We have a back and forth debate on whether children should set their own bedtimes. She of course thinks that they should, so I make it hard for her halfway through by making her swap the side she is arguing for! This is a great way to stretch the brain, and I also give her several mechanisms to come back on somebody else's argument!
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This week I speak to Bobby (9 years old).
We spend a few minutes discussing "What do you find easy that was once hard?". He talks about maths and running, and how he has got better at each by getting some help and by pushing himself. We use these examples as way of giving him more confidence on things he finds hard today!
For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!
This week I speak to Lucia (9 years old).
We spend a few minutes discussing "If you could live forever would you want to?". There is a gut response of "No!" and then later "Yes!"....but we explore both sides of this, and all the advantages and disadvantages. Lucia comes up with a couple of "conditions" which also make a big difference.
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This week I speak to Bobby (9 years old).
I ask him how to describe a computer to someone who would never have heard of one, as a Communication challenge. When talking about it's uses I encourage him to give specific examples to make it clear to his grandfather's grandfather how he would benefit from it!
For more guided conversations to have with your kids to get them talking, thinking and feeling - head over to www.KidCoach.app and download our App!