In this episode, we welcome Anthony O’Shea, the Year 3 teacher at Lysterfield Lake College. Anthony is a father of 4 and has many years of experience in Primary education. In this podcast episode, he speaks about the benefits of learning to read and write at a young age, and how to encourage children to love reading and writing.

Have you ever been worried about when the right time to enrol your child into school is? Meet Catherine Tilley, a mother and teacher who has taught in several school settings. After working n Science, she discovered her passion for early Primary education and has been in the classroom for over 8 years. In this episode, she discusses topics around school readiness for toddler-aged children!

In this episode, we welcome Kate Mathai. Kate is a mother with 6 children and 1 grandson. Kate has extensive experience in counselling and presenting various programs for high school students, married couples and young parents. She speaks about topics like the importance of adapting your parenting approach over time as your family evolves, how to resolve disputes between your children, and how every interaction with your kids is a teaching opportunity.

Meet Mr Stefen Drevikovsky. Stefen is the Head of Middle School at Redfield College and has been teaching at Redfield for 15 years. Stefen has a special aptitude for teaching languages, especially Spanish. In this episode, Stefen talks about the reasons and benefits of children learning a new language in school and provides tips on how to perfect a second language.   Recommended resources: - https://nswschoollang.schools.nsw.gov.au/ - https://sclanguages.schools.nsw.gov.au/

Oscar Trimboli is a renowned expert on the art of listening, and creator of the Apple award-winning podcast 'Deep Listening - Impact beyond words.' Oscar has interviewed over 100 of the world's most diverse workplace listeners, including air traffic controllers, deaf and foreign language interpreters, hostage negotiators and spies. Over 14,000 people have contributed to Oscar's research about what gets in the way when it comes to listening. ⁠ In this episode, Oscar explains why listening is a skill that our children must learn. ⁠He also draws upon his extensive research and experience to help parents understand the importance of being role models for listening to their children. Finally, he also goes on to explain practical ways for parents to implement the science of listening. Recommended resources Listening quiz - https://www.oscartrimboli.com/listeningquiz/ Oscar’s website - https://www.oscartrimboli.com/ Oscar’s podcast: Deep Listening - Impact beyond words - Oscar Trimboli - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/deep-listening-impact-beyond-words-oscar-trimboli/id1274379362

Fatherhood is a lifelong journey with its own up and downs, but the importance of a loving father's presence, especially for his daughters, can never be underestimated.⁠ In this week's episode, we hear the lived experience and advice of five fathers, who are all raising daughters of their own, on how to raise confident daughters in today's world.   This episode includes excerpts from a live presentation featuring five dads: Greg Bookallil, Gavin Boneham, Nadim El-Rahi, Jacob Kwak and Paul Stoodley, who addressed a group of parents at Tangara School for Girls in Sydney in May 2022. You Don't Want to Miss: How fathers can build a strong connection with their daughters How to team up with your spouse when raising children Guests share their top parenting advice Recommended Resources: Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters: 10 Secrets Every Father Should Know by Meg Meeker, M.D. Family Enrichment Australia

Mary Broadsmith is the Principal of Harkaway Hills College in Victoria. With a wealth of teaching, and mentoring experience, Mary shares with listeners the benefits of learning in a single campus K-12 school. Mary covers areas such as friendships, bullying, parent-teacher relationships, and why students may struggle in new school settings. Key Quote: "In K-12 schools, the school gets to know the whole family." You don’t want to miss Benefits of attending K-12 schools The problems with school switching How K-12 schools reduce bullying Resources: https://raisingchildren.net.au/school-age/school-learning/school-choosing-starting-moving/moving-schools Related Episodes Preparing Your Child For Their Schooling Life You can: Submit a question to our team Follow us on Instagram @theparentteacherproject Find out more about us and what we do, visit our website Remember to hit SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW so you don't miss out on any of our future episodes

Daryl Castellino is the current Director of Teaching and Learning at Redfield College. He shares practical tips on how our children can become the best learners. In this episode, we talk about why it’s so important that your child learns beyond the test. This episode is designed to help your child become a lifelong learner.  Key Quote:  "Repetition is something that helps with long term memory."  You don’t want to miss   Identifying your child's learning style  Why we need to learn beyond the test  Resources:  https://www.education.vic.gov.au/documents/childhood/professionals/support/egsls.pdf  Related Episodes  Helping Diverse Learners  What Is Deep Learning In The Classroom?  The Importance Of Sleep For Academic Performance  You can:  Submit a question to our team  Follow us on Instagram @theparentteacherproject  Find out more about us and what we do, visit our website  Remember to hit SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW so you don't miss out on any of our future episodes 

Brett Wright is the Head Of Senior School at Wollemi College. He is in his 32nd year of teaching Secondary English and has extensive HSC marking experience. Tomorrow Brett shares with parents how teenagers can be best prepared for the HSC. This episode outlines the importance of good habits, and starting preparation early. Key Quote: "It’s very important that the student takes responsibility for their own learning" You don’t want to miss How early should your child prepare? What habits are required for HSC success? Reducing final exam pressure Resources: https://www.hschub.nsw.edu.au/ Related Episodes Year 13, Navigating Your First Year Outside Of High School The Importance Of Sleep For Academic Performance You can: Submit a question to our team Follow us on Instagram @theparentteacherproject Find out more about us and what we do, visit our website Remember to hit SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW so you don't miss out on any of our future episodes

Junedha Sheriff is the Diverse Learning Coordinator at Tangara School For Girls. A Diverse Learning Teacher helps teach all students and takes in considerations such as abilities, backgrounds, and learning styles. Junedha has helped countless children and understands the struggles that some students face in the classroom. Today, she shares how we can help teach and understand diverse learners. We also learn about the difficulties learners will face if they are not given the tools to succeed.  Key Quote:  "These students can reach their potential as long as they are given the tools."  You don’t want to miss  Types of diverse learners  How to meet the needs of a learner  Watching students flourish  Resources:  https://www.diverselearning.com.au/  Related Episodes  Signs That Your Child Has ADHD  Adolescent Anxiety  You can:  Submit a question to our team  Follow us on Instagram @theparentteacherproject  Find out more about us and what we do, visit our website  Remember to hit SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW so you don't miss out on any of our future episodes