The Parent-Teacher Project

Today, we will be talking about a relatively new method of problem-solving: Design Thinking. Matt Aldous, the current headmaster of Redfield College, has 20 years of experience in education, the last 10 of which were spent in educational leadership. Matt recently completed a course on Design Thinking, with the Design Thinking Academy of Australia and New Zealand. Today he talks about why this approach of learning is so effective.  Key Quote:       "If we can just try and make things a little bit better than when we pick them up, it makes a huge difference."       You don’t want to miss      What is Design Thinking?  Design Thinking for the classroom  The impact of continuous improvement   Building as a team    Resources:    Design Thinking Academy   Scrum - Book   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! 

Dr. Jakubowski is a well-respected international influencer who helps kids live happier, healthier lives. She has touched the lives of thousands of families in with her ability to connect and help kids experience success despite challenging behaviours. With a doctorate in Educational Leadership and nearly 20 years of experience as a teacher, Assistant Principal, and Principal, Karin is highly regarded as an educational game-changer. Today Dr. Jakubowski speaks with us about how your children can start using mindfulness practices in their day-to-day.  Key Quote:      "He was taking a test and got stuck. He took three deep breaths, went back to the question, and he wasn't anymore, he was able to finish his test. He really attributed this to learning these breathing techniques."      You don’t want to miss     Bringing mindfulness to our classrooms  Why mindfulness has been so important during covid  Impacts on students’ academic performance  Scheduling mindfulness sessions  Resources:   Momnificent Podcast  Educational Impact Academy  Breathing Exercises  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! 

Today we have David Gillespie on the show who is a lawyer and an author of 12 self-help books about healthy eating, in the context of his own experience regaining health. Two of his books (Sweet Poison, and The Sweet Poison Quit Plan) are widely known , helping thousands of Australians quit sugar. Today we'll be talking about the effects of sugar on children, along with David's own journey to learning about sugar’s impact on our health.  Key Quote:     "If you're going to stop consuming sugar, you have to do it the way you stop consuming any other addictive, which is you have to stop, actually stop."     You don’t want to miss    David's sugar journey What makes sugar so addictive for our children? Hidden sugars Can we manage sugar intake?       Resources:  Sweet Poison The Sweet Poison Quit Plan David Gillespie 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 so you don't miss out on any of our future episodes! 

Today we are joined by Gia-Yen Luong.  In 2019 Gia-Yen was awarded a prestigious Rhodes Scholarship to do a Master's in Education at Oxford University, not only enabling her to learn alongside the brightest minds but also exposing her to the most diverse educational experiences of teachers from all around the world. Gia-Yen has been teaching for more than 8 years now in a variety of settings and will be talking to us about what traits make a great teacher.   Key Quote:     "Great teachers are the ones who teach with their whole selves."     You don’t want to miss    The origins of teaching  Teaching in the Northern Territory  Traits that make a great teacher  Resources:   Teach For Australia   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 so you don't miss out on any of our future episodes!  Resources:  Teach For Australia  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 so you don't miss out on any of our future episodes! 

Today we're talking about the important role hobbies play in our children's lives. Our guest today is Sean Kos, an engineer and family man who has seen his four children find and develop hobbies of their own. Sean talks about how hobbies have helped shape the man he is today, why every kid should have a hobby, and how as a parent you can either help or hinder your child as they discover their own interests  Key Quote:    "I really think that the hobbies, the activities, that's the fun zone of parenting"    You don’t want to miss   Why are hobbies so important growing up?   Tell-tale signs your child needs a hobby  Hobbies to share with you children      Resources:  Purposeful Hobbies  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 so you don't miss out on any of our future episodes! 

Doug is a graduate of Redfield College and has completed two university degrees. One a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, and the other, a Master in Environmental Economics. In this episode we'll be talking about Year 13, navigating your first year outside of high school. This is an episode for students to get a grasp of some of the potential challenges ahead, and it is also an episode for parents to understand that their roles as mentors does not stop after high school.   Key Quote:   "The moment you graduate and you start applying for a job, the first thing companies look at is your experience."   You don’t want to miss  First year struggles  Forming new friendships  Finding work during university  Scholarships are easier to get than you think!  Resources:  Meet As Strangers Leave As Friends  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 so you don't miss out on any of our future episodes!       

This week, Dr. Chetan Pandit talks about quality of sleep and how it’s affecting your student. Dr. Pandit is a Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physician and a senior associate lecturer in Paediatrics at the University of Sydney.   In this episode, Dr. Pandit reveals the secrets to good sleep, what our kids can do day to day to achieve higher quality sleep, and how sleep quality affects the academic performance of our children. If you’re looking for ways to give your child or student the best shot at succeeding during their schooling life, have a listen and takeaway plenty of tips to your family sleep better!  Key Quote:  "Those who sleep adequately for 8 to 10 hours, their grades are much higher than those who are not sleeping."  You don’t want to miss Importance of sleep consistency Role of exercise How much sleep do we need? Caffeine effects Resources: Exercise & Sleep Sleep & Academic Performance Sleep Deprivation & Memory Problems 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 so you don't miss out on any of our future episodes!    

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 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 so you don't miss out on any of our future episodes!

In this enlightening discussion, Rachel Rasmussen, the ICT Curriculum Coordinator at Tangara School for Girls, shares her expertise on online safety for children. She emphasizes the importance of teaching kids to navigate digital spaces safely, much like teaching them to cross the street. Rachel offers practical tips for parents, including how to set up parental controls on platforms like TikTok and fostering open dialogues about digital responsibility. With insights on combating cyberbullying and understanding online risks, she equips parents with the tools to protect their children online.

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) 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 so you don't miss out on any of our future episodes!