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Malindi Maclean shares stories and research that highlight the profound impact on brain development from connecting with nature, not just for kids, but for adults too.

If you've done Outward Bound before you will find much to reminisce about here. If you haven't it will give you more information about whether it is something that could be right for your children - or you!

Malindi also talks about managed risk and how she encourages independent play.

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What young women want you to know about the challenges they are facing and the social issues they are trying to address, such as the impact of social media.

This episode features inspiring stories from three of the 10 young women recognised at the Girlboss Awards for their achievements in STEM, leadership, and community service.

They have achieved so much even before they have finished high school and tell us what they think has made the biggest difference for them in education, support from their families.

Thank you so much to Amelia McKenzie, Phoebe Driscoll and Sylvie Macfarlane.

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Jenny Turner is an adhd coach with Human Fabric. Diagnosed later in life with adhd herself and mum to two children diagnosed with two different types of adhd.

Jenny discusses her personal experience, why it is so important for the workplace to understand and get the best out of those with adhd - and how that is a journey of education that should begin from school.

This episode covers the complexities of ADHD and some of the factors that impact it, like sleep and nutrition.

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If you want to know about how to have some of these conversations with your kids yourself, Jo gives some practical advice about what to say (and what NOT to say!)

Relationships and Sex Education in school has been under revision and subject to feedback. In this episode, Jo Robertson from Tricky Chat Parenting talks about how the topic has evolved in schools, the role of parents in these discussions and the importance of online safety.

Jo talks about some of the curriculum changes and the challenges schools face in addressing diverse needs and opinions on these topics.

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A deeply personal account of life with dyslexia and the journey of finding out as a child but also as an adult. Father and Son, Arvid and Mattias Eriksson share their thoughts on the power of dyslexic thinking.

They discuss the early signs of dyslexia, the importance of support and tutoring, and how Matthias navigates school life with dyslexia.

It also covers the emotional journey of families dealing with dyslexia, the advantages of thinking differently, and the importance of self-advocacy.

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Does your child dread the school speech competition? or feel nervous about speaking in front of their peers? Drama teacher and Oral Language Coach, Ashleigh Gulliver, shares the tips for how to gradually increase their speaking confidence in the classroom and at home.

The episode covers the critical role of oral language and drama education in literacy development. You'll learn strategies for building confidence from a young age and how teachers can help to offer small steps for encouraging communication that will help when it comes to preparing students for future challenges in public speaking and communication.

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An expert in the field of gifted students, Rhonda Filmer explains that some students are 2e. That means twice exceptional - those who are gifted and have a learning disorder. There are some common misunderstandings about these students which may impact their education.

Rhonda explains how teachers and parents can better support students with these unique qualities, emphasising the importance of tailored teaching strategies and early intervention.

We discuss how these students have incredible potential but are often those who fall through the cracks of traditional education systems.

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Does your family routine go completely out of the window when it comes to daylight savings? All of a sudden the kids are grumpy and harder to get to school.

Never fear, Victoria Newport from Early Parenting is here. Victoria shares some of her tips around how to adjust timings to make the transition to changing the clock easier on everyone.

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