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 Eriksen 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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There are a range of different school types from state, state integrated and independent - but what do all of these things mean? Guy Pascoe from Independent Schools NZ talks about the range within the independent category and why some cater to specific learning needs.

Guy Pascoe explains the misconception that independent schools are only private schools that the wealthy can afford.

He discusses the reason why some parents choose independent schools, the diversity within the sector and the challenges faced.

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Literacy expert Lorraine Hammond explains the difference between the skills of reading and spelling. If your child is able to read a word and/or sentence but has challenges with spelling, this will help to explain why.

Also the way in which parents were taught at school has changed significantly from the way children are being taught now.

The scientific research around how our brain actually retains and retrieves information has informed changes in teaching strategies in the classroom. For parents who want a greater understanding of what all the fuss is about over the term 'explicit instruction', this episode will answer those questions.

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If you have a child in an early learning centre, there is a chance they will be taking part in the ENRICH oral language programme created by Elaine Reese. This has received funding in the New Zealand 2025 Government budget to roll out across hundreds more early learning centres over 4 years.

It looks at the importance of oral language development, especially in children aged one to three. There is a significant connection between language skills and a child's ability to self regulate. Elaine talks about the outcome of the programme so far for the early childhood centres it has been running in and the lessons parents can take from strategies that are being used to help their own child's language abilities.

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Adele Diamond is one of the world-leading neuroscientists in the field of executive functions. Executive functions are often discussed in relation to ADHD and they are especially relevant in that study ..however, executive function is crucial for all of us in our ability to plan, organise and achieve goals.

It impacts working memory or ability to regulate and manage our behaviour and it shapes our children's ability to learn, adapt and thrive.

Adele shares valuable insights and practical tips for parents to support their children at home.

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If you've ever wondered whether the month you were born in impacts your educational achievement, there is now evidence to say yes it can have an impact. Dr Jo Knox has been doing research around the world into the different policies for when children start school.

This conversation explores the complexities of New Zealand's enrolment system in education. It explains why some children will have more terms at school than others and what impact that has on achievement for some. Dr Knox looks at the disparities it can cause and advice for parents who have children about to start school.

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Gill Connell from Moving Smart returns with part 2 of the Power of PMP. This time we are talking about the often-overlooked topic of midline development in children.

The ability to cross the midlines of the body is foundational for reading, writing, co-ordination and cognitive growth.

Gill offers great advice for parents or teachers who want to practise this at school or at home.

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This episode was recorded in front a live audience at Spark NZ for the launch of the Spark Kids Plan.

Melissa Chan-Green speaks with Leela Ashford about the first mobile plan for families and the Parent Hub which has been developed in conjunction with Child Psychologist Dr Emma Woodward.

Sheridan Eketone of the Parenting Place shares lots of practical tips for how to manage device time and have conversations with your children about online safety.

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This week marks just the second year Women's Health Week has been marked - remarkable when you think we have been talking about Men's Health Week for years.

In this episode we speak with Tend's Cecilia Robinson. A passionate advocate for both health and education.

Here she combines those two interests to talk about the challenges that commonly face women that stem from unhealthy standards or lack of education for girls.

As a bold leader who thinks ambitiously for New Zealand, Cecilia also comments on the plan to scrap NCEA and replace it with a new achievement framework.

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Dyscalculia is likely to be not far behind dyslexia in the numbers of people it affects, but it is often called the 'learning difficulty no one talks about' because awareness and research are still decades behind.

In this episode, Head of Maths Australia Esther White talks about the learning challenge that affects people's ability to understand numbers and perform mathematical tasks.

She shares the differences between dyscalculia and dyslexia and the impact of teaching methods on achievement and maths anxiety.

This episode aims to give parents information to help students who are struggling with maths - there might also be many adults who only just realise this is something they have struggled with too.

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To address a child's behavioural challenges, an adult must first understand their own behaviour according to relational neuroscience educator Jase Williams.

Jase is a former Principal himself and speaks at schools about emotional regulation and how to redefine resilience.

This episode the impact that covid 19 has had on emotional regulation of our students. Jase also gives his views on how to help children navigate success and failure in education and practical advice for parents dealing with children's emotional challenges.

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This is a MUST watch for any family who is just beginning the reading journey with their child. If you missed the parent information session at your school or if you just want to review the information your school may have already given you about the learning going on in the classroom - this is the episode for you.

It has all the basics of what you need to know about how teachers will be teaching your kids to read, write and spell. It has lots of helpful advice about how you can support at home by explaining the role of decodable books and authentic texts in fostering a love of reading.

Join Melissa Chan-Green as she speaks with teachers Sam Allis and Jude Tabuteau. They are both early years teachers and literacy leads in their respective schools and have also been involved in professional development for other teachers in the science of reading.

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The most common parenting challenges that psychologists are called in to help with in schools and among families. Jackie Riach from the Positive Parenting Program works with schools who ask for help with a range of challenges.

Jackie and Melissa discuss various topics including the importance of friendships, the impact of bullying, the role of chores in fostering responsibility, and the significance of self-esteem in children's development.

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