Beyond the Bell

For a large part of his career Michael Van Geene has been a Board-certified, Applied Behaviour Analyst. Using the principles of learning, Michael addresses the behavioural needs of students in the classroom. In this episode of Beyond the Bell, he brings his expertise to the conversation about school team meetings. Listen as Michael and Chantelle give you an inside look into what it means to get "The Call".

Our guest today, Mary Day-Mauro, a curriculum consultant at Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board, brings us beyond the bell and into the classrooms of our youngest learners!

Welcome to Beyond the Bell Podcast (formerly OnPoint Parenting) where you will get an inside look into school life.

You’ll hear about topics that you might already be familiar with, but we’ll go a little deeper and give you a glimpse into the behind the scenes action in the world of education.

On this episode, Chantelle has a conversation with Amanda Lamb from Pine River Institute in follow up to parent webinars that were presented this spring. Together, they go deeper into the topic of screen time and parenting. You will also hear from our student voice correspondents, Emma and Isabella, as they talk with Chantelle about social media and cell phone use from the perspectives of secondary students.

Listening to this mini episode provides an opportunity to acknowledge the everyday mental health practices you and your family are already doing. These small actions have a great impact. We invite you to listen to this mini episode with your child or teen as a way to continue the conversation about mental health. 

On this episode Chantelle has a conversation with OneChild Founder and President Cheryl Perera discussing the important topic of human trafficking in Ontario. Together they discuss ways to build parent and caregiver awareness of this local issue as well as explore the ways that we can all respond, advocate for change, and prevent childhood sexual exploitation. 

On this episode, Chantelle and Lisa explore eating disorders and disordered eating behaviors. You will hear from students about the challenges they are facing when it comes to  body image and diet culture, as well as the impact of social media. As parents and caregivers, we discuss the importance of reflecting on our own upbringing and generational exposure to diet culture and how that plays a role in our conversations at home and the way we respond to our children.

In this episode SMCDSB School Counsellor Mary Katherine Charters and Chantelle Quesnelle explore common questions and worries youth may have about accessing mental health services and the ways that parents and caregivers can support their child or teen when accessing support. You will hear from our student voice correspondents as well as information from community partners. 

In this episode Dr. Jen and host Chantelle Quesnelle explore what parents and caregivers can keep in mind when deciding to step in or step back when their child is facing a challenge. They explore what we can do as adults if we are feeling anxious while our children are building their independence. The episode wraps up with a discussion around the importance of healthy risk taking and some practical strategies parents and caregivers can follow.

On this Episode, School Counsellor Lisa Hickling Miller and host Chantelle Quesnelle explore some of the stressors that students and families are facing as we head into the 2021 holiday season. You will hear some important insights from students themselves as well as tips and strategies for parents.

This episode touches on the impact of COVID-19, financial stressors, managing expectations, and what to do if a family member provides unwanted observations on how someone has changed. The episode closes with some important reminders of the services that can be accessed over the holidays if your child's typical mental health supports are not available.