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Dec. 13, 2023

Perfectionism

Mike Broadstock talks with clinical and forensic psychologist David Cherry about how parents and teachers can help students when healthy high standards turn to perfectionism.
Oct. 19, 2023

The Learning Blueprint and the importance of sleep

Natalie talks with psychiatrist, author and comedian Dr. Jo Prendergast about how parents can support their teen's mental health and the importance of getting enough sleep. Mike talks with Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath about how …
Sept. 12, 2023

Helping teens quit vaping

Mike Broadstock talks with Melbourne University Associate Professor Michelle Jongenelis about how we can help vaping teenagers quit (without it turning into a lecture) and Parents Website favourite Diane Bourke shares why nu…
July 18, 2023

Everything to lose: Helping young people steer clear of gambling

Mike Broadstock talks with Mark Riddiford from the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation about helping young people think critically about gambling, when sports betting is promoted everywhere. Shane Green chats with Psyc…
May 2, 2023

Transformative repair

Shane Green explores Transformative repair – an arts program which takes broken things and remakes them into something beautiful – and discovers how educators are using it to make a difference in their school communities.
April 4, 2023

Why we need more girls to embrace STEM

Natalie Moutafis speaks with Australia’s Women in STEM Ambassador, Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith, about why it’s important to make sure everyone is included in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Mike Broadstock…