Sophie joins Paul to talk about how to help your child focus, improve their handwriting, and develop relationships with peers and parents alike. Many of these issues originate back in early childhood, but Sophie has lots of great advice on how to help your teen now. For more information about how Sophie can help your teen, please visit www.sophiethwaites.co.uk
Having worked in education in different countries, Elizabeth set up www.myprivatetutoronline.com She joins us to give great advice to parents looking to find a tutor for their teen.
This was originally broadcast as a Facebook Live event, but due to the huge increase in the number of questions we get about ADHD, we’re also releasing the recording to our podcast platforms. https://www.adhdwomenswellbeing.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/kate_moryoussef?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
Katie joins us to talk about how to look after your teen’s mindset, while looking after your own. As they say on any aircraft safety briefing…. Fit your oxygen mask first before fitting that on your child. Dream Big, Think Limitless https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1915771315 Website www.thehappywellbeingclub.co.uk Free ebook https://subscribepage.io/Change-Conflict-to-Connection-in-4-Easy-Steps Instagram https://www.facebook.com/thehappywellbeingclub...
At last - we’ve landed a SENCO. Probably the busiest individual in any school, and the subject we get the most questions about. Kate answers all of the questions that have been pitched by members and people who follow our social channels.
Elspeth joins us to talk about how exercise can be so be so beneficial in the run up to exams. Instagram.com/elspethfit Instagram.com/elspethphoto Instagram.com/elspethillustrates www.elspethvanderhole.com www.elspethillustrates.com
Sara Charles from Eduqas/WJEC joins us to talk about the dos and REALLY don’ts of tackling English Literature GCSE revision and exam papers. Knowledge organiser - https://resources.eduqas.co.uk/Pages/ResourceByArgs?subId=57 https://www.shmoop.com/teachers/best-practices/subject/english.html https://mrbruff.com/ https://www.sparknotes.com/...
We talked to Tom about what we as parents can do to support an 'introvert' child - including how (and if) to help them stretch their comfort zone, along with the importance of 'recharge time'. Link to join a free online community which explores topics around introversion: https://forms.gle/eHEkFb3fRc45YSvG6 Tom's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-cleary-coaching/ (Very happy to answer questions on there) Tom's website: https://tom-cleary.co.uk/ Kristin Neff: https://self-compassion.org/...
Whether your child is questioning their gender identity, or whether they have a friend they want to support better, this was a fascinating talk about how to navigate that journey. Find more from Esther ( Fifty Shades of Gender ) here: https://estherlemmens.com/ https://www.fiftyshadesofgender.com/ https://www.instagram.com/50shadesgender/ And find Kit Marie here: Geogramblings...
Catherine is a regional representative for WJEC/Eduqas for English Language. Before this job role, she was the head of English in her time as a teacher. The information she gives is relevant to all the English Language exams, no matter the exam board being studied by your teen. Knowledge Organiser: https://resources.eduqas.co.uk/Pages/ResourceSingle.aspx?rIid=1461
Lewis is the face and brains behind GCSE physics online and the Physics Online YouTube channel. There’s nothing Lewis doesn’t know about GCSE physics, and the step up required to be successful in the subject at A level or the IB. https://www.gcsephysicsonline.com/ GCSE Physics Exam Revision Notes - Amazon Twitter: @legophysicsguy Youtube channel: https://youtube.com/@PhysicsOnline...
Matt Buttery from Triple P joins us to talk about the importance of resilience in teens and how to help build it up as GCSE and post-16 exams approach. https://www.triplep-parenting.uk.net/uk/triple-p/
Rachel talks to us about the importance of having a positive connection with your teen daughter and where reconnection is required, she’s the expert! Mum’s retreat: www.positivetouch.net/teen-whisperer-retreat The ‘Disconnection to Connection’ Toolkit via my website at www.positivetouch.net Insta handle is teen.whisperer.nature
Amy is the Science Subject Advisor for OCR and joins us to provide some top tips about how students should best prepare for the GCSE science exams. Useful links: https://www.ocr.org.uk/students/ Student hub with easy access to past papers, preparing for exams and well-being. https://senecalearning.com/en-GB/blog/free-chemistry-gcse-revision-for-ocr-gateway-a/ - A link to resources to revise with that are specific to OCR Gateway chemistry, but Seneca is useful for free quizzing and revision (with...
Harry is an author and consultant for publishers such as Pearson’s. In a 25 year career, he has written and edited countless text books across as range of subject, and for the last 15 years has focussed mainly on revision books. He’s also the series editor for BBC Bitesize and Pearson’s revision resources. In a nutshell, there’s probably nothing he doesn’t know about the ubiquitous revision guides, but more importantly, he has brilliant advice on how to use them! https://tinyurl.com/pearsonrevis...
Nicole talks to us about how she helps anxious children and teens to communicate their feelings using her fabulous idea of a ‘box full of joy’. https://aboxfullofjoyuk.co.uk/ https://facebook.com/a.box.full.of.joy.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/a.box.full.of.joy.uk/
James shares his remarkable story of overcoming considerable health challenges. His journey from headteacher designate to motivational speaker is awe-inspiring. www.icanandiam.com https://youtu.be/Hr5a0HMM6TU
Juliet talks about the benefits of meditation and how these can help teens who are worrying about teen issues, but particularly the stresses caused by impending exams. Insta: @wild_flower_meditations www.Innatebeing.com.au www.lorinroche.com
Francesca talks to us about her journey from ‘normal’ job to turning her journalling passion product into such a hit that it is now to be found in Waterstones. She talks about the science of happiness and how journalling can help your teen (and you!). https://happyselfjournal.com
Hayley Perkins is a counsellor and mentor to both children and adults. She talks to us about teenage depression and give parents strategies to help their children cope. hayleyperkinstherapist@gmail.com
Miss Tinks talks to us about how to help teenagers better deal with stressful situations particularly with an eye on GCSE mock and real exams. www.misstinks.co.uk Attitude is Everything - Jeff Keller The Compound Effect - Darren Hardy What to say when you talk to yourself - Shad Helmstetter
Mel talks to us about how to move from surviving to thriving as a family unit with strategies to overcome teenage mental health issues. www.meljriley.co.uk
Satveer focuses her efforts around talking to students, school staff and parents about the ever increasing prevalence of self-harm. This episode is aimed at parents to help with their awareness of the issue. http://satveernijjar.com/
James Hawes has been a school councellor and psychotherapist for over 25 years and joins the ParentGuidetoGCSE podcast to talk about how to break bad news to teenagers. www.JamesHawes.org www.synergycounselling.com
Caroline is a teenage boys mental health expert and an adolescent wellbeing coach. She helps teenage boys and young men to worry less, talk more, and become happier and more successful. Founder of ‘Mums of Growing Up Sons’ Facebook Group. Email: hello@carolinejacobs.co.uk Website: www.carolinejacobs.co.uk Get your ‘How to Feel More Connected to your Growing Up Son’ Film Package https://mailchi.mp/caro.../howtofeelmoreconnectedfilmpackage Book a FREE Coaching Chat with Caroline https://10to8.com/...
Jenny Eastwood works for The Parent Team and her expertise in neuroscience and brain development enables her to provide great advice on positive parenting, especially for parents of teens approaching assessments ..... and all the stresses they bring. She also has brilliant advice around building motivation and confidence in teenagers. https://www.theparent.team/ What’s My Teenager Thinking - Tanith Carey The Incredible Teenage Brain - Bettina Hohnen...
Dr. Mark King is the admissions director for Lucy College at Cambridge University. In the second instalment of the 2-part podcast, he talks through the final stages of the admissions process and covers a lot of the FAQ’s about applying to these two universities. In these two episodes, he leaves no stone unturned in explaining the process.
Dr. Mark King is the admissions director for Lucy College at Cambridge University. In this 2-part podcast, he talks through the admissions process from start to finish. How important are GCSE grades? What post-16 subjects should be studied? What are the stages to an Oxbridge application? In these two episodes, he leaves no stone unturned in explaining the process.
Kim Ward is the CEO of Katies Mission, a non profit organisation that focuses on suicide prevention. In this episode she shares her powerful story about her sister Katie and the work she does with mental health and suicide awareness.
As part of our ‘difficult (but important) conversations series, Viv Quick talks to us about the common issues that teenagers have when it comes to sex and pornography. Viv has worked for the NHS since 1960 and more recently has been a school nurse and a young persons sexual health worker. She was awarded an MBE for her work in young people's sexual health.
