Episodes

  • Helping young people think about their future: It's not just about finding a job

    Helping young people think about their future: It's not just about finding a job
    Dec 22 2025

    Bill Wooldridge and Theo Thompson, School Counselors with decades of experience working with children and young adults, discuss how helping your kids think about the future has lots of benefits, including supporting mental health, increasing motivation, and improving self esteem. It isn't just about planning for a job, but searching for a life with purpose and meaning.

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    33 mins
  • The power of play: Not a new idea, but have we forgotten?

    The power of play: Not a new idea, but have we forgotten?
    Nov 14 2025

    Bill Wooldridge and Theo Thompson, School Counselors with decades of experience working with children and young adults, discuss how play has changed over the years and the importance of keeping it alive in an era of major technology advancement.

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    34 mins
  • Using Consequences with compassion with young people: Why punishing kids won't work

    Using Consequences with compassion with young people: Why punishing kids won't work
    Oct 13 2025

    Bill Wooldridge and Theo Thompson, School Counselors with decades of experience working with children and young adults, discuss common misunderstandings when it comes to disciplining kids.

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    36 mins