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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