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No Phones, No Distractions – But Are Our Children Better Off?
No Phones, No Distractions – But Are Our Children Better Off?
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Podcast Description: Welcome to School Life Unpacked, the podcast designed for parents and caregivers navigating the ever-evolving world of education. Hosted by Natasha, alongside a diverse lineup of expert guests, we delve into the challenges, triumphs, and unexpected moments of school life. Each episode is packed with actionable insights, expert advice, and empowering stories to help you feel more confident, informed, and connected as you support your child's educational journey. Tune in for a blend of practical tips and inspiring conversations, tailored to guide you through the ups and downs of school life.
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- No Phones, No Distractions – But Are Our Children Better Off? · 26 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 74Send us Fan Mail As schools embrace phone-free days, are we giving children something valuable back, or simply moving the problem elsewhere? From primary school playgrounds to…
- Half Term: Are We Supposed to Be Having This Much Fun? · 32 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 73Send us Fan Mail Half term is here, but does a school holiday really need to be filled with activities, days out and endless entertainment? Natasha unpacks the pressure parents…
- How Do We Learn to Parent? Nobody Hands You a Manual · 31 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 72Send us Fan Mail We spend years learning about life, but nobody really teaches us how to be parents! In this episode of School Life Unpacked, we explore how our own childhoods…
- More Than Letters: The Hidden Challenges of Dyslexia · 32 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 71Send us Fan Mail What happens when a child is trying their hardest but still struggles to read and spell? In this episode of School Life Unpacked, we explore dyslexia, the signs…
- When School Becomes Too Hard to Attend: Understanding Persistent Absence · 21 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 70Send us Fan Mail Persistent absence is one of the biggest challenges facing schools and families, but behind the numbers are children facing very different barriers. In this…
- "Why Don’t They Want to Play With Me?” Understanding Childhood Friendship · 23 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 69Send us Fan Mail Friendship can seem like something children should just know how to do, but what actually is friendship, and can we teach children how to make and maintain it?…
- Who Takes Care of the Teacher? Understanding Teacher Wellbeing, Workload & Retention · 46 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 68Send us Fan Mail Teachers spend their days caring for, supporting and encouraging our children but who is taking care of them? In this episode, Natasha speaks with Shireen Ayub…
- Are They Really OK? Looking Beyond the Behaviour · 20 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 67Send us Fan Mail How often do we ask our children, “How was school?” only to hear “Fine”? But what if sometimes our children communicate through behaviour rather than words? In…
- The Journey to an Autism Diagnosis: A Mother and Daughter’s Journey · 38 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 65Send us Fan Mail Tia showed no obvious signs of autism as a child, but after reaching crisis at senior school, the decision was made to explore whether autism could be behind…
- The September Reset: Preparing Our Children for More Than Just School · 15 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 64Send us Fan Mail The uniforms are ready, the shoes are bought and the school bags are packed… but are our children emotionally ready for September? In this episode, we explores…
- That Was Fun, But Now We’re Done: Helping Children Handle Ending · 15 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 65Send us Fan Mail As the summer holidays come to an end, we explore something we don’t always talk about enough, endings. How can we help children navigate goodbyes, change and…
- When Did Childhood Become a Competition? · 16 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 64Send us Fan Mail Are we putting too much pressure on our children to achieve, compete and keep up? From school results and sports to friendships and social media, childhood can…
- Summer Isn’t Always Easy: The Hidden Cost of Six Weeks Off · 12 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 63Send us Fan Mail Summer is supposed to be full of sunshine, laughter and family memories but behind the smiles, many parents are carrying a hidden load. In this episode of School…
- The Magic of Boredom: Why It’s Good for Our Children · 10 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 62Send us Fan Mail As summer holidays begin and the familiar cry of “I’m bored!” echoes around our homes, should we really be rushing to fix it? In this episode, we explores why…
- Creating A Child Centred Education: Are we putting the System Before the Child? · 57 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 61Send us Fan Mail What happens when education is built around systems instead of children? In this thought provoking episode of School Life Unpacked, Natasha is joined by autistic…
- Ending Well, Starting Strong · 12 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 60Send us Fan Mail In this episode of School Life Unpacked, we explore how to support children through the end-of-year school transition. We discuss the emotions that come with…
- Building Community, Connection and Belonging Through The Hang Out Venue · 38 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 59Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring conversation, Kasia shares the story behind The Hang Out Venue and how a simple idea grew into a thriving community hub for families. We…
- The UK's Under-16 Social Media Ban: What Parents Need to Know · 16 minSend us Fan Mail The UK government has announced plans to ban children under 16 from accessing major social media platforms. But what exactly is being proposed, when could it…
- Business with Purpose: A Conversation with Jayne Clark-Denyer · 1 h 6 min · Episodul 57Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode, we speak with Jayne Clark-Denyer, founder of Organically Epic, about transforming a personal family challenge into a successful…
- Tiny Tests, Big Feelings: Unpacking Exam Anxiety in Primary School · 9 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 56Send us Fan Mail SATs, phonics screenings and multiplication checks are over for another year, but what impact do they have on our children? In this episode of School Life…
