Jenny Turner is an adhd coach with Human Fabric. Diagnosed later in life with adhd herself and mum to two children diagnosed with two different types of adhd.

Jenny discusses her personal experience, why it is so important for the workplace to understand and get the best out of those with adhd - and how that is a journey of education that should begin from school.

This episode covers the complexities of ADHD and some of the factors that impact it, like sleep and nutrition.

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If you want to know about how to have some of these conversations with your kids yourself, Jo gives some practical advice about what to say (and what NOT to say!)

Relationships and Sex Education in school has been under revision and subject to feedback. In this episode, Jo Robertson from Tricky Chat Parenting talks about how the topic has evolved in schools, the role of parents in these discussions and the importance of online safety.

Jo talks about some of the curriculum changes and the challenges schools face in addressing diverse needs and opinions on these topics.

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A deeply personal account of life with dyslexia and the journey of finding out as a child but also as an adult. Father and Son, Arvid and Mattias Eriksen share their thoughts on the power of dyslexic thinking.

They discuss the early signs of dyslexia, the importance of support and tutoring, and how Matthias navigates school life with dyslexia.

It also covers the emotional journey of families dealing with dyslexia, the advantages of thinking differently, and the importance of self-advocacy.

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Does your child dread the school speech competition? or feel nervous about speaking in front of their peers? Drama teacher and Oral Language Coach, Ashleigh Gulliver, shares the tips for how to gradually increase their speaking confidence in the classroom and at home.

The episode covers the critical role of oral language and drama education in literacy development. You'll learn strategies for building confidence from a young age and how teachers can help to offer small steps for encouraging communication that will help when it comes to preparing students for future challenges in public speaking and communication.

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An expert in the field of gifted students, Rhonda Filmer explains that some students are 2e. That means twice exceptional - those who are gifted and have a learning disorder. There are some common misunderstandings about these students which may impact their education.

Rhonda explains how teachers and parents can better support students with these unique qualities, emphasising the importance of tailored teaching strategies and early intervention.

We discuss how these students have incredible potential but are often those who fall through the cracks of traditional education systems.

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Does your family routine go completely out of the window when it comes to daylight savings? All of a sudden the kids are grumpy and harder to get to school.

Never fear, Victoria Newport from Early Parenting is here. Victoria shares some of her tips around how to adjust timings to make the transition to changing the clock easier on everyone.

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There are a range of different school types from state, state integrated and independent - but what do all of these things mean? Guy Pascoe from Independent Schools NZ talks about the range within the independent category and why some cater to specific learning needs.

Guy Pascoe explains the misconception that independent schools are only private schools that the wealthy can afford.

He discusses the reason why some parents choose independent schools, the diversity within the sector and the challenges faced.

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