How do we help children grow in confidence without taking over? Explore conversations about family life, independence, play and the challenges of growing up.
14 episodes
Navigating pressure and motivation is essential for progress. We discuss how challenges shape our personal growth.
Explore episode : When Learning Gets Hard: Why Struggle Is Essential for Progress
Explore ADHD, autism and neurodivergence in school, work and adult relationships, including communication, understanding and practical support.
Explore episode : ADHD, Autism and Neurodivergence: How They Affect School, Work and Adult Life.
When do labels help children and adults, and when do they limit them? Explore support, self-belief and ways to use labels with context and care.
Are after-school clubs helping children thrive or causing burnout? Discuss learning, wellbeing, access and finding a manageable activity balance.
Explore episode : After-School Clubs: Do Extracurricular Activities Cause Burnout?
Why do boys struggle more at school? Explore literacy, development, role models and how classrooms could better support different learning needs.
How does play support learning? Explore structured and unstructured play, curiosity, classroom activities and making room for playful discovery.
How can children make the most of the summer break? Explore rest, hobbies, family time, new experiences and preparing for the next school year.
Are school holidays too short or too long? Explore term dates, rest, childcare, the summer learning gap and preparing for a new academic year.
Explore episode : Are School Holidays Too Short or Too Long?
How much homework is helpful? Explore purposeful tasks, revision, feedback and balancing schoolwork with reading, sleep and activities.
Rupa and Vicky discuss twenty years of Hunnypot Day Nursery, early-years play, supporting families and the realities of running a nursery.
In episode 7, Jeshal talks about her girls and the differences between their characters at different ages, their relationship and their learning styles.
A 2021 discussion of children’s learning during lockdown, social relationships, online lessons, mental health and cancelled examinations.
