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Leave Not Approved - The Wild School Rule
Episode 1341
When cookbook author and influencer Sarah’s holiday plans with her 6-year-old were suddenly stamped “unauthorised,” it lit up headlines — and sparked…
1 year ago
School Avoidance: The Anxiety, The Struggles, The Solutions [with Megan Gilmour]
Episode 1340
School refusal and absence are at crisis levels. More than 40% of students are missing at least 10% of school days — and it’s only getting worse. Beh…
1 year ago
Confident or Showing Off? How to Help Kids Stay Humble Without Crushing Their Spirit
Episode 1339
What do you do when your child’s confidence starts to look like bragging? Today’s tricky parenting question comes from Joanna, whose 12-year-old daug…
1 year ago
Kids Say They Want THIS More Than Screen Time — Are You Giving It to Them?
Episode 1338
Childcare scandals. Social media bans. Kids spending nine hours a day glued to screens. As Child Protection Week shines a spotlight on children’s saf…
1 year ago
Roblox on Trial, K-Pop Demon Hunters & The Real Battle for Our Kids’ Hearts
Episode 1337
From Father’s Day feels to Taylor Swift’s big news, Roblox lawsuits, and the surprising lessons hidden in K-Pop Demon Hunters—this Friday episode is …
1 year, 1 month ago
From the Doctor's Desk: Peanut Allergies, & ASD Touch Reactions
Episode 1336
From the Doctor's Desk today we unpack three studies relevant to parents and families.
First, an intervention that could decrease the likelihood of d…
1 year, 1 month ago
Gap Years, ATAR Myths & the Real Path to Success After School [with Amy Dyer]
Episode 1335
Exams, ATARs, scaling, university preferences—no wonder Year 12 feels overwhelming. But what if success doesn’t come down to one number? In this epis…
1 year, 1 month ago
The Tween Phone Battle: Holding the Line Without Losing Connection
Episode 1334
“Everyone else has one!” If you’ve ever heard this plea from your tween about getting a smartphone, you’re not alone. In today’s Q&A episode, Justin …
1 year, 1 month ago
Helping Kids Manage Big Feelings
Episode 1333
Why can’t kids just calm down? Here’s the truth: they’re not supposed to. Expecting children to manage their emotions alone is like expecting them to…
1 year, 1 month ago
Fighting the War Against Roblox
Episode 1332
When a child is upset or angry, it’s easy to think their outburst is about the immediate problem. The real challenge for parents is identifying the d…
1 year, 1 month ago