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Life Education
by Tracey Challenor, Zoe Shearer
The Life Ed podcast supports parents to raise happier, healthier and more resilient children. From helping kids manage anxiety, to strategies to deal with bullying, and navigating the ever-changing digital world, host and journalist Tracey Challenor interviews subject matter experts about the latest evidence and advice to help make parenting that little bit easier.
Episodes
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Generation Anxiety ~ helping our kids thrive ~ with Dr Judith Locke and Dr Danielle Einstein
Why are anxiety rates among young people rising—and how can parents help their kids thrive? In this episode of The Life Ed Podcast, host Tracey Challenor discusses the issue of rising anxiety in children with leading psychologists Dr Judith Locke and Dr Danielle Einstein, co-authors of Raising...
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Social Media ~ what every parent needs to know ~ with cybersafety expert Brett Lee
Social media was sold as a groundbreaking way to stay connected but there’s growing concern globally about what impact it’s having on young people. Many health experts say social media is fuelling rising levels of anxiety, depression, self-harm, cyberbullying, sextortion cases and eating…
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Overcoming parent burnout ~ with Dr Kaylene Henderson
Raising a child can bring joy, love and deep fulfillment. But modern-day parenting takes place against a backdrop of many life pressures – demanding jobs, financial stressors, grief, separation, and sometimes a lack of extended family support. Parent burnout is a common phenomenon, with 60% of...
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Let's talk about gaming ~ with Dr Kim Le
Getting kids off gaming devices can be a huge stress for many parents, but where do you turn when your child’s gaming hobby becomes a worrying addiction? In some cases, gaming is taking over all aspects of life - family, relationships, school and work. Excessive gaming can even affect cognitive...
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Gen Digital: Helping kids thrive in an online world ~ with Dr Kristy Goodwin
Does it sometimes feel like technology is the bane of your parenting existence? Wasn’t life simpler when kids just played sport, climbed trees and created their own make-believe games? Probably, yes, but like it or not, today’s kids are living in a digital world, and somehow, we need to blend the...
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Let's Talk About Consent
Consent is an important concept for everyone to understand. It applies to situations that occur every day, to everyone. Consent education is now mandatory in Australian schools, but consent is not just about sex. It’s an agreement regarding your rights or your body. In this podcast, host Tracey...
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Helping children turn anxiety into resilience with parenting expert Michael Grose
Anxiety is a mental health condition, meaning it can affect the way you think, feel and behave. Surveys suggest that anxiety may be on the rise. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, around one in eight Australians (13.1%) had an anxiety related condition in 2017-18, an increase from...
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Help your child succeed at school ~ with Dr. Judith Locke
For many parents and their children, the school journey is a long and winding road. Along with the good times, there are also challenges – the daily demands of the school routine; separation anxiety; homework headaches; motivation issues and even bullying. Popular clinical psychologist Dr Judith...
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Growing Happy Little VEGGIE-mites ~ with dietitian Kate Di Prima
Despite Australia having some of the freshest and healthiest food on Earth, Aussie kids and adults are falling well short when it comes to eating enough greens. Journalist Tracey Challenor chats with leading dietitian Kate Di Prima, author of More Peas Please: Solutions for Feeding Fussy Eaters,...
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Food, Mood & Brain Health ~ with Professor Selena Bartlett
Would you like to get a better handle on stress and be boss of your own brain? Why do we reach for the sugary foods when life is throwing us curveballs, even though we know it would be better to grab an apple? According to leading neuroscientist Professor Selena Bartlett, it’s all to do with how...
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How to stop online predators targeting your child ~ with former child exploitation investigator Brett Lee
Many parents worry about internet safety and online grooming. According to cybersafety expert, educator and former detective Brett Lee, the chances of a predator trying to groom your child via the internet are all too real. But with knowledge and a little planning, families can arm themselves…
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Rewire your brain for better mental health
Growing up today is a lot different to what it used to be. Although we all want to raise happy kids, there are added pressures like social media, too much screen time, cyber threats and 21st century challenges beyond our control. Hugh van Cuylenburg, founder of The Resilience Project, says we…
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Finding Happiness with The Resilience Project founder Hugh van Cuylenburg
This is the first episode of a two part series with The Resilience Project founder Hugh van Cuylenburg. Some teachers have a lasting impact on young lives. Hugh van Cuylenburg is one of those teachers. He was so passionate about boosting the mental health and wellbeing of young people, he…
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Strength from adversity with Dr Judith Locke
There’s no doubt 2020 has been a year of upheaval. The global coronavirus pandemic causing fear, unemployment, and disruption to school, work, and social lives. Join host Tracey Challenor as she chats to Dr Judith Locke, popular clinical psychologist, and best-selling author of The Bonsai Child....
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Staying 'Well Nourished' with Georgia Harding
Are you struggling to get your children to eat their greens? Why won’t kids eat what’s packed in their lunchbox? And how do you make vegetables as enticing as pizza? Popular naturopath, educator and holistic health blogger Georgia Harding joins host Tracey Challenor to explain why you can have…
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Beating bullying with Dr Karyn Healy
Did you know, one in four children in Australia is affected by bullying? The impact on children’s mental health can be profound. In this Life Ed podcast, psychologist, bullying expert and co-author of the Resilience Triple P Positive Parenting Program, Dr Karyn Healy, explains why bullying...
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Talking Resilience with Dr Justin Coulson
Is your child resilient? Host Tracey Challenor chats with best-selling author, speaker and popular Australian parenting expert Dr Justin Coulson PhD about the concept of resilience. Dr Coulson shares practical, relatable advice about what’s really needed to help our kids navigate life in the 21st...
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Boosting your health and immunity with physiotherapist and nutrition educator Matt Dowling
Never have we been more focused on our health and wellbeing than right now, amid a global pandemic. And whilst no single food or lifestyle can make us immune to COVID-19, there are many things we can do to boost our immunity and stay fit and healthy during the coming months. Host Tracey Challenor...
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How to keep your kids safe online
Keeping kids cybersafe can be a minefield for parents. From cyberbullying to avoiding online predators, there’s a lot for parents to know in the digital age. In this Life Ed podcast, Australia’s eSafety commissioner Julie Inman-Grant explains how parents can stay one step ahead and help children...
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Coping with COVID-19 anxiety: How you and your family can manage the crisis
COVID-19 is one of the biggest events in our living memory – and many of us are extremely anxious about the pandemic and its impact on health, loved ones, children’s education, and finances… not to mention, how the non-stop media coverage, is affecting our mental wellbeing. Amid growing anxiety…
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The Life Ed podcast supports parents to raise happier, healthier and more resilient children. From helping kids manage anxiety, to strategies to deal with bullying, and navigating the ever-changing digital world, host and journalist Tracey Challenor interviews subject matter experts about the latest evidence and advice to help make parenting that little bit easier.
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Tracey Challenor, Zoe Shearer
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