Be The Parent

By Debbie, Gilly, & Kelly

Three longtime educators come together for a friendly, honest conversation about what really helps kids thrive. Drawing on decades of classroom and leadership experience, we share practical insight

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The podcast currently has 16 episodes available.

Be The Parent episodes:

September 21, 2026 The Importance of Friendships - Girls
Debbie, Gilly and Kelly focus on friendships among girls. These relationships play a vital role in emotional development, thriving on the deep and abiding connections that girls build with one another. Unlike relationships centered purely around shared activities, girls typically connect verbally and emotionally, using conversation and shared vulnerability to forge meaningful bonds. These relationships flourish, when young women learn that healthy friendships should always be a two-way street grounded in mutual support, respect, and effort. Parents need to actively model healthy relationships by demonstrating what balanced, compassionate, and enduring connections should reflect.
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20min
September 15, 2026 The Importance of Friendships - Boys
In the last of our three part series on friendships, Debbie, Gilly and Kelly focus on the boys. Strong friendships among boys are critical to their social and emotional development, offering a reliable support system where they learn to truly have each other’s backs. Unlike relationships centered purely around conversation, boy friendships often appear to be activity-driven, bonding over sports, gaming, projects, or shared hobbies. To help them navigate these connections, parents should actively act as role models for healthy friendships, demonstrating empathy, conflict resolution, and loyalty in their own lives so boys can learn how to build deep, lasting, and supportive relationships.
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20min
September 01, 2026 The Importance of Friendships
Friendships are so important but not always easy. In this episode, the first of a series of three, Debbie, Gilly, and Kelly discuss why friendship is so important to development and how to help your child develop and foster new friendships. Our next two episodes will dig deeper and look at how friendships can be different for boys and girls.
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17min
August 24, 2026 Connecting with your child's school
Back to school events can be disorganized, poorly timed, and maybe even repetitive, however, it is so important to connect with your child's school! In this episode, we discuss the importance of attending these events and how to get the most out of the back to school season.
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13min
August 17, 2026 The Importance of Enrichment
Summer break might be over (or almost) but don't stop all those great summer activities that you have been doing with your child(ren)! In this episode, Debbie, Gilly, and Kelly discuss the importance of enrichment and how to continue to keep your child engaged and off technology!
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13min
August 10, 2026 A very special guest - Susan, an expert in early childhood education
Today, Debbie, Gilly, and Kelly chat with Susan, an experienced early childhood educator and administrator. Susan shares tips and tricks for this first school experience, from how to prepare your child for drop-off to how to manage your emotions as you begin this new educational chapter.
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30min
August 03, 2026 Transitioning from summer to school
Summer break is over (or soon to be over) for millions of children! They are excited, scared, ready, dreading - all of the above - the return to school. How you help your children with this shock to the system can make a huge difference. Today we discuss transitions - transitioning from summer to school, from one school to a different school, and how to help your children start off the school year in the best way possible!
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15min
June 22, 2026 Boredom is a Superpower!
Tired of playing constant entertainer? This episode dives into why boredom is actually a gift for both parents and kids. Discover how stepping back and letting boredom take over can unlock a child's imagination, foster self-regulation, and spark unexpected new interests.

Resources:

A Kid's Book about Boredom by Kyle Steed
I'm Sooo Bored! What Should I Do? By Chad Ritchey

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9min
June 08, 2026 Summer Activities - Fun, Learning, and Skills
In this episode, Gilly and Kelly discuss ideas for summer activities for children and young adults based around the ideas of fun, learning, and skill development. Debbie is on vacation and will be back soon!

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27min
June 01, 2026 Learning From Children’s Books
Reading children’s books like The Jester Has Lost His Jingle by David Saltzman—one of Debbie and Gilly’s favorites—sparked meaningful conversations about the valuable life lessons stories can teach. While the book explores many themes, its most powerful messages center on hope, courage, laughter, and perseverance.

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16min

FAQs about Be The Parent:

How many episodes does Be The Parent have?

The podcast currently has 16 episodes available.