The Study Sessions: from The Study Buddy

In this episode we’re talking about well-being and mental health. Natasha Devon MBE and Dr Dominique Thompson talk to Nathan McGurl, founder of the Study Buddy.

In this series we’re following 6 very different students as they work towards their GCSEs in summer 2021. Each week I’ll be catching up with each of them in a 1-2-1 coaching session. Then, a panel of experts will discuss some of the issues that crop up in one of our podcast episodes.

Over the past week all of our GCSE students have talked to different extents about feelings of anxiety, nervousness and pressure. Our experts look at the situations that can cause this. Importantly they also look at the internal strengths and skills that our young people need to build resilience and how we, as parents, can support them.

In this podcast, Dom talks about her free 5 step guide to supporting your teen in the autumn of COVID19. You can find that here: 

https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f327a7431568a00264b1e58 and her latest book "Stay Balanced".

Listen to Natasha's fantastic podcast "Staying Sane in Quarantine" - once you've listened to this episode ;) And be sure to check out her book: "Ace Your Exams Without Losing Your Mind"

For more study tips and revision guidance, visit www.thestudybuddy.com

Produced by Pineapple Audio Productions.

It’s a new school year! Hurrah..... 

In the past there might have been a level of nervous excitement about going back – even if every young person in the country would honestly prefer to have a life-long summer holiday. 

But, 2020 isn’t like any other year. And the return to school for our teens has a Covid-shaped shadow over it. Not only have many of them not stepped foot in a classroom for almost 6 months, but they’ve seen a bit of a debacle with this years’ exams, shifting sands over social distancing and safety in school and unanswered questions about next year’s GCSE exams.

This first episode of Season Two of The Study Session Podcast from The Study Buddy looks at, unsurprisingly, going back to school.

Our students have talked to us about their concerns for this coming GCSE year. In this episode Nathan McGurl - founder of The Study Buddy - discusses those with Charles Fillingham - Headmaster at Francis Holland School - and Kevin Aires - founder of September Ready Go.

For more study tips and revision guidance, visit www.thestudybuddy.com

Produced by Pineapple Audio Productions.

Meet the six GCSE students that we'll be following to their 2021 exams. In this episode Nathan McGurl, Founder of The Study Buddy, talks to the students who are taking part in the first Study Programme.

Over the course of the coming months, Nathan will be talking to these students about what is going well and perhaps not so well and discussing those issues with a panel of experts in series two.

So for now, tune in and meet Alex, Anastasia, Joe, Lee, Robyn and Scarlett. What will strike you is that these are normal teens. Each different from the other, but remarkably typical of the kind of behaviour, traits and attitudes of so many teens out there.

Find out more about The Study Buddy at www.thestudybuddy.com

 Produced by Pineapple Audio Production. 

Nathan McGurl, the Founder of the Study Buddy, talks with Bettina Hohnen and Jane Gilmour, co-authors of "The Incredible Teenage Brain". In this episode we hear that the teenage brain is perfectly adapted for what it needs to do! Bettina and Jane discuss autonomy, the vital importance of risk taking and why parenting should follow a consultative model during this time. This podcast series talks to a range of experts, parents and students about studying, with practical tips on surviving and thriving while they study from home.

Nathan McGurl, the Founder of the Study Buddy, talks with Katharine Birbalsingh, Founder and Headmistress at Michaela Community School, author and speaker.  In this episode Katharine discusses why parents must maintain authority and discipline, and why it's something that children need. We cover the importance of forming good habits early on as well as a look at the perils of mobile phones. This podcast series talks to a range of experts, parents and students about studying, with practical tips on surviving and thriving while they study from home.

Nathan McGurl, the Founder of the Study Buddy, talks with TEDx Speaker and Principal of Surbiton High School, Rebecca Glover.  This episode explores styles of parenting, aspects of growth mindset and the importance of failure. You'll come away with an affirmative approach to supporting your child's home study. You'll also see why 'trampoline parenting' is the way to go.  This podcast series talks to a range of experts, parents and students about studying, with practical tips on surviving and thriving while they study from home.

Nathan McGurl, the Founder of the Study Buddy, talks about how his straightforward approach to managing studying works. He's going to outline the 5 steps that underpin a successful and meaningful plan. You’ll come away with handy tips as to how you cansupport your teen with scheduling their school workload.  This podcast series talks to a range of experts, parents and students about studying, with practical tips on surviving and thriving while studying at home – especially for exams and tests. 

 Produced by Pineapple Audio Production. 

Nathan McGurl, the Founder of the Study Buddy, talks with former author and growth mindset expert, Will Hussey.  You’ll come away with useful insights into the process of learning including Will’s 5 stage roadmap and the 5 character attributes that underpin how we learn. Essential in helping our young people to reach their potential. This podcast series talks to a range of experts, parents and students about studying, with practical tips on surviving and thriving while they study from home.

Nathan McGurl, the Founder of the Study Buddy, talks with internationally recognised parenting expert Sue Atkins.   You’ll come away with useful insights into transitioning in and out of schooling from home, identifying goals and focussing less on facts and figures, and more on personal development of our young people.  This podcast series talks to a range of experts, parents and students about studying, with practical tips on surviving and thriving while thye study from home.  Find out more about The Study Buddy at www.thestudybuddy.com (http://www.thestudybuddy.com/) Produced by Pineapple Audio Production.