A Story of the Power of Loose Parts
A Story of the Power of Loose Parts
In this episode I share a story about our students making our playground and garden plans and the surprising and excitin... Read more
12 Apr 2022
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24mins
Up Levelling and Aligning Communication
Up Levelling and Aligning Communication
The language that we use matters. It guides, teaches, supports students but it could also confuse, mislead or invite beh... Read more
21 Oct 2021
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1hr
From Potty Talk to Swearing: Keeping Connections at the Forefront
From Potty Talk to Swearing: Keeping Connections at the Forefront
Lately as students try to bond and make each other laugh there had been an emergence of foul language and testing bounda... Read more
14 Oct 2021
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13mins
Parent anxieties about meeting standards of learning
Parent anxieties about meeting standards of learning
Today we talk about anxieties parents have come to me about their kids being “behind”, not meeting standards and not lea... Read more
16 Jul 2021
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31mins
The Owl’s Nest Connected Parenting (Trailer)
The Owl’s Nest Connected Parenting (Trailer)
29 Apr 2021
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Play and Why it Should be the Main Focus in Curriculum and Learning
Play and Why it Should be the Main Focus in Curriculum and Learning
“Scientists have discovered that it takes approximately 400 repetitions to create a new synapse in the brain unless it i... Read more
29 Apr 2021
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28mins
How to address other children’s behaviours that do not align with our values
How to address other children’s behaviours that do not align with our values
A parent asks “how do I add tools to my toolbox to help navigate conversations about other children’s behaviour and the ... Read more
8 Mar 2021
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15mins
Regaining Control in Parenting
Regaining Control in Parenting
Looking into regaining control in power struggles, setting boundaries, and misbehaviour with children. Understanding why... Read more
6 Mar 2021
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45mins