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Homework! Is there anything that causes more battles at the kitchen table?
Whether you are for or against it, it can be a pain for kids and for parents, amidst the juggle of after school activities, struggles with learning, even just good old after-school burnout.
Maggie Dent chats to Maria Cook, the founding principal of Honeywood Primary School in Perth, about how to manage homework if your kids are getting it, and why you shouldn’t worry if they are not!
The advice provided in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal situation. If you require further advice specific to your needs, please consult a professional.
If homework is just one of the struggles in the busy schedule at your house, check out our episode School, homework, sport – are your kids too busy?
11 months ago
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School resistance and school refusal are a growing concern for our kids and teens. While many kids will complain about school at some point along the way, for some kids the issues is much bigger. Some kids just can’t.
Maggie Dent talks to education consultant and former principal Adam Voight about how to tackle school refusal head on.
We explore the best ways to advocate for your child, to how to find support, plus families who went through it and came out the other side.
And we ask the big question: When should you just change schools?
The advice provided in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal situation. If you require further advice specific to your needs, please consult a professional.
If you would like more ideas about how to help a kid with anxiety, check out our episode Do you have an anxious child?
11 months ago