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Single and StrongS1 Ep8 - Mental Health, Fatherhood & Breaking Cultural SilenceHost Amit Kalley sits down with three South Asiansingle fathers, Tony, Gurpreet & Ravi, as they speak openly about life after divorce, raising children alone, and the emotional battles that often go unseen.💬 In this raw and honest conversation, they discuss:🧠 Depression and loneliness🧠The pressure to always be “strong”🧠 Equal parenting and proving themselves as dads🧠 Cultural stigma around divorce & single fathers🧠 Learning to ask for help, even when it feels impossible A moment that lingers:"Live life, don't just exist."Their stories remind us:✨ Men feel deeply✨Men struggle too✨Vulnerability...
2025-11-2848 min
RNIB ConnectVisionary Conference 2025 - Amit Singh Kalley On Safe Social Media and AI UseThe Visionary Annual Conference took place in Birmingham this week, where local and national sight loss organisations came together to share ideas for better supporting blind and partially sighted people.
Day 2 began with Panel 'Balancing Innovation And Responsibility: AI, Social Media And Ethical Communications' and Amelia spoke to Amit Singh Kalley for tips on safe social media and AI use after the panel.
Learn more about For Working Parents on their website - Meet The Team - For Working Parents Limited
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2025-09-2603 min
Feel Good: For Men Who Want ChangeRaising Kids, Staying Present: Fatherhood in a Digital World | With Amit KalleyIn this episode of the Feel Good for Men Who Want Change podcast, host Tim Barber and guest Amit Kalley explore what it means to be a father in the digital age. Amit, a former teacher who founded For Working Parents, an organisation that coaches schools and parents on how to navigate the digital world safely. He shares his personal journey from the classroom to coaching, highlighting the unique challenges he faced and the insights he gained along the way. Amit’s experiences provide a rich backdrop for discussing the evolving role of fathers in a world increasingly dominated by...
2025-05-1959 min
Truth, Lies and WorkHow one dad is redesigning work for parents, with Amit Singh Kalley🎧 Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network, hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott.This week, we’re joined by Amit Kalley, former deputy headteacher turned founder of For Working Parents. Amit’s mission is simple: make workplaces genuinely parent-friendly. But his journey here wasn’t. After the traumatic birth of his daughter during lockdown and a late ADHD diagnosis, Amit reached breaking point. What followed was a powerful pivot—one that’s now helping hundreds of parents and employers build cultures wher...
2025-04-2451 min
The Powered By Diversity PodcastEpisode 9 - Breaking Barriers: Storytelling, Parenthood, and Workplace Compassion with Amit KalleyIn this powerful episode of the Powered By Diversity Podcast, host Cat Wildman sits down with Amit Kalley, founder of For Working Parents, to explore the transformative power of storytelling in the workplace.
Key Highlights:
Amit's personal journey through family health challenges, including his mother's cancer and his daughter's heart surgery
The importance of workplace flexibility for parents and caregivers
Navigating professional life while managing personal struggles
Breaking cultural taboos around vulnerability and mental health
Strategies for creating a more compassionate, inclusive work environment
Amit...
2025-04-1733 min
Founder in the ChairFamily Business and Everything in Between - Amit & Jaspreet KaleyAmit and Jaspreet Kalley are the husband and wife co-Founders of Mixala, a new and unique chai that is blended with adventurous flavours. With their British, Indian and Tanzanian background, they are using their global heritage to disrupt the chai market. Whilst running Mixala together, they are also parents to three young children, including their daughter who was born with three holes in her heart. Together, they share their story about managing the chaos of children with growing a business. Amit is a former Deputy Headteacher who quit in 2022 to setup his own business, For Working Parents, w...
2025-04-1049 min
The Leaders PodcastEp. 09 Amit Singh Kalley: This Is The Hardest Time To ParentIn this episode of the Leaders Podcast, I host Amit Singh Kalley, a coach for Working Parents, storyteller, speaker, and founder of For Working Parents. Amit shares his journey from being a deputy head teacher to becoming an advocate for parental support in the workplace. They discuss the importance of flexibility for working parents, the impact of COVID-19 on work culture, and Amit’s personal experiences with ADHD. The conversation provides valuable insights into managing work-life balance, fostering inclusive workplaces, and the unique challenges of parenting in the modern age.If you want to connect with Amit, he...
2025-01-2250 min
What do Parents Know?4.9: ADHDThis episode is with the amazing Parul Singh, founder of Parallel Minds, and we talk everything ADHD; a really personal one for me, given my own recent ADHD diagnosis. We talk about own own experiences with ADHD and how parents can look out for the signs of ADHD either in themselves or in their children. We also discuss why it's so important to get a diagnosis so appropriate help and support can be put into place and the right labels can be attached to our children.
2024-10-2838 minWhat do Parents Know?4.8: Complex RelationshipsJoin me as I talk to Jess Lovibond about how complex generational relationships can have a huge impact on children. We talk about how the way you were parented can impact how you parent and what parents can do to work through trauma to be more present for their own children. Jess offers advice and guidance of building positive relationships with children based on her own experience and practice.
2024-10-2235 minWhat do Parents Know?4.7: Body ImageI'm in conversation with Tommy Hatto, actor, speaker and body image expert about why so many young people have issues with their bodies. We talk about how social media has negatively impacted young people because of who and what they see. We also discuss what parents can do to support their children and to encourage their children to be happy and proud of the body they're in.
2024-10-0736 minWhat do Parents Know?4.6: Progressive MasculinityI'm joined by Mike Nicholson, founder of Progressive Masculinity to talk about the impact that social media influencers are having on young boys. A former teacher, we talk about Mike's work with schools to demonstrate how modern masculinity doesn't have to be what a number of influencers say it should be and that being a man does not equate to being dominant and assertive, especially in relationships.
2024-09-3034 minWhat do Parents Know?4.5: Guilt and ShameThis week, I'm joined by Natalie Costa, parent coach and founder of Power Thoughts, as we discuss guilt and shame in parenting. We talk about why so many parents struggle to be present for themselves because they fear being judged and labelled. We talk about the impact this has on 21st century parents and 21st century children and how parents can find a better balance between their children and themselves without guilt and shame.
2024-09-2341 minWhat do Parents Know?4.4: Toxic MasculinityIn this episode, I'm joined by teacher, author and renowned speaker, Matt Pinkett, as we discuss toxic masculinity and the impact it is having on the next generation. We talk about influencers, including Andrew Tate, and how children are being taught toxic masculinity behaviours and how to treat each other and women. Matt talks with honesty about his own past behaviours and why he talks to parents and children across the country about the dangers of toxic influencers.
2024-09-1636 minWhat do Parents Know?4.3: Single ParentingAruna Bansal, founder of Asian Single Parents Network, and Sukhbinder Vagree join me for this episode as we talk about single parenting. Aruna and Sukhbinder both share their own stories that led to them being single parents and they offer a female and male take on the issues they have experienced since their respective separations. We also talk about the impact separation and single parenting has on children and what can be done to support them.
2024-09-0237 minWhat do Parents Know?4.2: GriefRRT Practitioner, Jas Bhamra, shares her story of loss and grief and how this can impact parents. Jas and I discuss what it's like to lose a parent and the impact this has on our own ability to parent, with Jas having lost her father to alcohol abuse and then going through a divorce. We also talk about Jas' work as an Rapid Transformation Therapist and how her work helps parents overcome challenges they might be facing.
2024-08-1936 minWhat do Parents Know?4.1: Inclusive WorkplacesA brand new season and I'm starting by having a conversation with Cat Wildman, founder of Powered By Diversity, about inclusive workplaces. We talk about Cat's own lived experience as a new mother struggling to balance her parenting duties with her high profile job and how this led her to quit and set up her own business. Powered By Diversity uses data to ensure workplaces are more inclusive for all and in this episode, we talk more about parental inclusion, parental leave and how to speak to management about flexibility.
2024-08-1235 min
The Dad Vibes: Parenting Truths#26 - Supporting Working Parents with Amit Singh KalleyAmit Kalley, co-founder of 'For Working Parents' supports both organisations and parents to help parents thrive in the workplace. Amit discusses the importance of flexibility and support for parents in the workplace and shares the inspiration behind founding the business.
We explore the challenges faced by working parents, balancing work life and parenting life, returning to work after maternity and paternity leave, as well as reclaiming belonging in the workplace.
Join us as Amit imparts invaluable wisdom and practical advice for working parents, offering insights into the joy of parenthood and the profound rewards of fostering a supportive professional...
2024-04-1537 min
Every L PodcastEp 62 | Honouring Memories & Building Legacies: A Story of Love and Loss feat. Amit KalleyAmit Kalley is our latest guest and delves into his deeply personal topics of loss, overcoming challenges, and finding strength. Amit shares his experiences of dealing with his mother's battle with ovarian cancer and the premature birth of his daughter. Here are three interesting topics covered in this heartfelt and thought-provoking conversation:
1️⃣ The Power of Support and Family
2️⃣ Coping with Loss and Grief
3️⃣ Creating a Lasting Legacy
As you reflect on this episode, take a moment to examine your own experiences with loss and the challenges you have faced. How have they shaped you? Has the...
2023-11-271h 21
Every L PodcastEp 62 | TRAILER | Honouring Memories & Building Legacies: A Story of Love and Loss feat. Amit KalleyThe full episode goes live on Monday 27th November 2023 at 7am GMT
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2023-11-2402 min
Changing SuitsLiving Under One Roof: The South Asian Family DilemmaJoin hosts Bal and Taj in an enlightening episode that navigates the complexities of the South Asian family dynamic. In this candid conversation, they're joined by Amit Kalley, founder of For Working Parents, as they delve into the multifaceted challenges faced by families living together in South Asian households.Prepare for a spirited debate as Bal and Amit share opposing views on the South Asian family dynamic in this engaging episode, moderated by Taj. Bal stands firm in advocating for the advantages of living with parents, while Amit presents a contrasting perspective, emphasising the complexities and challenges t...
2023-11-1746 minWhat do Parents Know?3.14: Supporting Trans ChildrenHeidi Mavir is a best-selling author and neurodivergent adult. She also has a son that is transgender. In this episode, Heidi and I discuss how she handled her son coming out to her and how she has been in his corner ever since finding out. We talk about the media frenzy that surrounds the trans debate and why the debate has been so polarised in recent years. Heidi also offers her views on JK Rowling, gender, what it means to be a woman and how parents can support their trans children through the journey.
2023-08-1439 minWhat do Parents Know?3.13: Domestic AbuseKeely Grainger's best friend was murdered by her boyfriend. In this episode, she shares that tragic story and how the signs of domestic abuse were missed by everyone. We also talk about why parents need to know how to keep their children safe and also the work Keely does for Remedi and CEASE. Based around the Keely's personal experience of supporting her best friend through an abusive relationship that ended in tragedy, CEASE is a range of interventions and services provided by Remedi to address issues presented by domestic abuse for young people.
2023-08-0737 minWhat do Parents Know?3.12: Growth MindsetWhat is a growth mindset? How do we build a growth mindset? How can parents help their children build a growth mindset? Join me as I talk to Rachel Stuart, founder of Mindset Lab and an academic coach for teenagers. We discuss the difference between a growth and fixed mindset and why having a growth mindset can lead to better academic performance. We also talk about practical ways that parents can instil a growth mindset in themselves and their children.
2023-07-3133 minWhat do Parents Know?3.11: Separation and DivorceThis episode focuses on the impact that separation and divorce has on both young people and parents. I'm joined by Deepa Graham, a certified break up and divorce coach, who shares her own story of raising two children through a difficult divorce. We discuss how different children respond to divorce and the trauma it can cause in them, sometimes for many years.
2023-07-2430 minWhat do Parents Know?3.10: Gambling and GamingHarj Gahley, an award winning speaker and entrepreneur, talks about his gambling addiction that left him £250,000 in debt. In this episode, we discuss Harj's addiction as well as the impact it had on his life and his family. We also talk about how gambling is seen as something attractive to young people today, especially in the form of accumulators and online gaming.
2023-07-1735 minWhat do Parents Know?3.9: Child to Parent AbuseSomething seldom talked out is when a parent faces abuse at the hands of their child. In this episode, I talk to Michelle John, founder of PEGS about how many parents have relationships with their children where abuse is present. We talk about the lack of media reporting on child on parent abuse and also the humiliation and shame that many parents feel if they are victims. We also discuss the types of abuse that parents face as well as what they can do to find help.
2023-07-1034 minWhat do Parents Know?3.8: School Refusal & Home SchoolingRachel Macdonald and I talk about school refusal and why child absenteeism has gone up so much in recent years. Rachel is a former teacher and currently supports a Multi-Academy Trust as their Head of Learning and Development. In this conversation, we discuss whether school refusal is linked to a young mental health crisis or whether parents are making decisions that suit them post-COVID. We also talk about why home schooling is on the rise and if some parents are choosing to home school because of the liberal agenda in education at the moment.
2023-07-0334 minWhat do Parents Know?3.7: Coaching ConversationsThis episode features Malarvilie Krishnasamy, an Executive Coach, founder of Mal CPD, and former senior leader in secondary education. We discuss how parent can change the way they communicate so the focus is less on telling children what to do and more on empowering children to make good choices. We also talk about how powerful coaching can be in building positive relationships and why reframing the way we think and talk can lead to far more positive outcomes.
2023-06-2634 minWhat do Parents Know?3.6: Dealing with GriefDipti Solanki joins Amit as his special guest today as we discuss grief and the impact it can have on teenagers. We talk about own personal stories, Dipti suddenly losing her mother as a teenager and me losing my mother to ovarian cancer in my late 20s. We also discuss the ways in which people grieve and how grief isn't always related to death, but can be related to separation and divorce as well.
2023-06-1934 minWhat do Parents Know?3.5: Health and LifestyleAmit chats to Juggy Sidhu, founder of The Complete Health Rewire, about why it is so crucial that teenagers have a good relationship with food. We discuss the importance of family meals and why it is a parental responsibility to provide a balanced and well regulated diet for their children. We also talk about obesity and the way in which social media influencers can indirectly cause mental health issues in young people regarding body image and what parents can do about it.
2023-06-1234 minWhat do Parents Know?3.4: NeurodiversityAmit talks to Kirstin Coughtrie, founder of Gaia Learning, about how her virtual learning platform is providing an alternative education for young people in the neurodiverse community. We discuss ADHD in great detail, including our own diagnoses, and whether being labelled should be seen as a positive or something to be avoided.
2023-06-0532 minWhat do Parents Know?3.3: Sexualisation of Young PeopleIn this episode, I'm joined by Vanessa McFarlane, founder of Mariposa Education, where we discuss how young people are exposed to a sexualised world younger than ever. We talk about the role schools have to play, but also how they often find themselves against parents that want to shelter their children from sex education. We also discuss how boys and men need to be part of the solution and not always singled out as being the problem when it comes to sexual behaviour, especially in schools.
2023-05-3037 minWhat do Parents Know?3.2: Difficult ConversationsManagement Consultant and Keynote Speaker, Toni McLelland joins me as she talks about her experience working in environments where difficult conversations need to be had. She also discusses how she navigated parenting and why building open channels of communication with our children is so important. We talk about parents being role models, why family meetings are important, how parents can listen without judgement and also Toni's experience, as a Christian, learning that her son was going to convert to Islam.
2023-05-2235 minWhat do Parents Know?3.1: Financial LiteracyWorrying about money is something that affects so many teenagers and their parents. Join me as I speak to Maddy Alexander-Grout, founder of Mad About Money, about her experience as a spending addict and her recovery. We talk about why managing money is so important and the role parents need to play in supporting their teenagers in making sensible financial decisions.
2023-05-1534 minWhat do Parents Know?2.17: Mindful EatingWhat is mindful eating? Join me as I talk to Nav Birdi, a dietician and founder of Nutrition by Nav, as we discuss what mindful eating is and how it can benefit teenagers. We discuss being in control of what we eat, ensuring diets are balanced and how to manage situations such as diabetes and obesity.
2022-06-2722 minWhat do Parents Know?2.16: Parenting Mental HealthSuzanne Alderson, founder of Parenting Mental Health, joins me as we talk about the struggles parents go through when they have a child with mental health issues. We discuss how lost parents can feel, how ashamed they might be and how alone they can be. When her own daughter was suffering from a mental health crisis, Suzanne set up Parenting Mental Health so that parents were not alone; the charity now supports over 30,000 parents around the world and gives them a safe space to communicate.
2022-06-2032 minWhat do Parents Know?2.15: Anxiety and DepressionA lot of people suffer from anxiety at different points in their lives. This can affect teenagers, but it can affect parents as well. I'm joined by Dr Rina Bajaj, counselling psychologist, as she discusses the signs and symptoms of anxiety and depression. We discuss the impact that either can have on an individual and why parents need to be on top of their own mental health before they can support their teenagers. We also discuss simple techniques that parents might be able to use to help manage their anxiety.
2022-06-1331 minWhat do Parents Know?2.14: Religion in the HomeMany religious homes function perfectly well. But, what happens when your teenager decides they don't want to be part of the religion or that they don't want to follow the rules you follow? I am joined by Rabbi Alex Goldberg, Dean of Religious Life and Belief the University of Surrey, a world renowned speaker on inter-faith matters, and a former Human Rights barrister, as we discuss the topic of religion in the home. We discuss what parents can do to create a harmonious and peaceful religious home where their teenagers are respectful and understanding and we discuss what parents...
2022-06-0132 minWhat do Parents Know?2.13: OCDOCD is something that is commonly misunderstood, especially amongst teenagers. People that don't understand OCD find it odd and strange that somebody would need to repeat things or do things in a certain way, but those that have OCD know how debilitating it can be. Join me as I talk to Julie Derrick, Founder of Mind Monsters, parent of an OCD teenager and OCD author and expert, about what OCD is, the different types of OCD that exist and what parents can do to support their teenager through it.
2022-05-3031 minWhat do Parents Know?2.12: Types of Eating DisordersClare Steedman and Rachael Alder-Byrne, founders and clinical directors at TEDS, join me to discuss eating disorders and the different types that exist. Whilst most people would be familiar with anorexia and bulimia, less would know the signs of Pica and OFSED. We discuss the different eating disorders and what parents can do to understand them better, including the links between eating disorders and mental health issues.
2022-05-2336 minWhat do Parents Know?2.11: Coming OutLisa Vine, an LGBTQ+ advocate and consultant, joins me as we talk about the sensitive issue of coming out and how teenagers in the LGBTQ+ community still have challenges when coming out to their parents. We talk about cultural and societal issues that makes this difficult and how parents can provide a more inclusive and supportive environment for their LGBTQ+ teenager.
2022-05-0935 minWhat do Parents Know?2.10: Relationships and TrustJoin me as I talk to Henry Dingle, parent coach and teenage expert, about how parents can build positive relationships with their teenagers based on trust and understanding. We discuss a number of issues such as setting boundaries, providing rewards and consequences and ensuring rules are created by both parent and child.
2022-05-0232 minWhat do Parents Know?2.9: AutismHolly Sutcliffe joins me and talks candidly about her own struggles as an undiagnosed autistic teenager. We discuss how and why she saw the world differently and how far we have come, as a society, in recognising autism and understanding it. Holly talks about the signs parents can look out for and what they can do in reaching a diagnosis and supporting their teenager.
2022-04-2532 minWhat do Parents Know?2.8: Anger ManagementWell known parenting expert, Elizabeth O'Shea joins me to discuss anger management and how parents can deal with teenagers that have anger issues. In the episode, we discuss what anger management means and we go through various techniques that parents can use to manage angry situations, to de-escalate when angry situations do arise and to avoid angry situations in the first place.
2022-04-1933 minWhat do Parents Know?2.7: Anxiety & Body ImageJude Beveridge and I discuss the issue of anxiety and how so many teenagers are affected by it. We discuss the signs and symptoms of anxiety and what parents can do when they spot these signs. We also go through the issue of body image and how so many teenagers have issues with the way they look, much of it based on social media influencers.
2022-04-1132 minWhat do Parents Know?2.6: Being A DadJoin me as I talk to Ben Akers about what being a dad means to him. He discusses the absence of his own father and how this impacted him as a teenager and also shaped the father he is today. Ben talks openly about mental health and its importance in being a good dad and why men need to do a lot more so their children can have positive childhoods.
2022-04-0535 minWhat do Parents Know?2.5: The Problem ChildLouise Sullivan shares her views on what the problem child means. We discuss the issues faced by parents and schools when teenagers behave badly and whether this behaviour can be linked to wider issues, such as SEMH. We also discuss the signs of a potential problem child and what parents can do to improve the situation.
2022-03-2735 minWhat do Parents Know?2.4: Sexual Abuse and PornographyJeremy Indika talks about his own experience as a victim of sexual abuse as a young child and how his own parents never thought something so horrific could happen in their own. We discuss how it happened and what Jeremy did when he realised it was wrong. We also discuss why so many parents ignore discussions around sex, but how modern access to pornography means that these difficult conversations are needed.
2022-03-1336 minWhat do Parents Know?2.3: CCE & Social MediaYoung people can be the victims of CCE, Child Criminal Exploitation. This is when they are lured into the world of crime by adults, mainly online via social media platforms. Parents need to know the signs to look out for that might suggest their child is being exploited. Join me as I talk to Hallam Walker-Smart, himself a victim of CCE, as he discusses his own experience and all the work he now does to safeguard young people against what he went through.
2022-03-0631 minWhat do Parents Know?2.2: Eating DisordersJoin me as I talk to Colette Mullings from Beat, the UK's largest eating disorder charity, and anorexia survivor, Dave Chawney. We talk about about how eating disorders can develop in teenagers and the link between eating disorders and mental health. We also discuss the support available from Beat and the signs that parents can look out for that might suggest an eating disorder in their teenager.
2022-02-2036 minWhat do Parents Know?2.1: Youth Knife Crime & ViolenceIn the first episode of season 2, Tara Ward joins me as we discuss youth knife crime and violence. Tara talks openly about losing her partner to knife crime and about the work she does now to keep knives out of the hands of young people. We discuss the impact that social media and song lyrics have on young people, where the latter can glorify crime and violence, and we discuss the signs parents can look out for that might suggest teenage involvement in crime.
2022-02-1428 min
Changing SuitsMy Child Vs The Digital WorldParenting can be tough at any stage of a child’s life, however being a teenager has changed from the good old days. Bal and Taj talk to Amit Kalley from @what_doparentsknow about the effect of the digital world.The topics include grooming, cyber bullying and knife crime, as well as others.
2022-01-2848 minWhat do Parents Know?1.24: Domestic Abuse and Healthy RelationshipsAmit Singh Kalley talks to Rachel Williams, founder of Stand Up to Domestic Violence, about her own experience as a survivor of domestic violence and attempted murder. Rachel shares her harrowing account, which also led to her 16 year old son taking his own life, and discusses how she uses her energy today to support victims of domestic abuse. In addition to this, we discuss what a healthy relationship looks like and why it's so important for young people to know how to form healthy relationships.
2021-10-0434 minWhat do Parents Know?1.23: Social MediaAmit Singh Kalley talks to Louisa Rose, CEO of Beyond, about some of the dangers of social media use by teenagers. We discuss apps such as Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok and provide parents with advice and knowledge about how misusing these apps can lead to danger. We also discuss ways in which social media can be used positively by teenagers and how parents can play a crucial role in supporting their teenagers' inevitable use of social media.
2021-09-2735 minWhat do Parents Know?1.22: Male Sexual AbuseAmit Singh Kalley talks to Duncan Craig OBE, CEO of Survivors Manchester about how his organisation serves to help victims of sexual abuse. Duncan is a survivor himself and he uses his awful experience to support young males who go through the same thing today. We discuss the impact that being sexually abused can have on males and we also deal with the challenges of creating safe spaces for males, members of ethnic minorities and the Trans community.
2021-09-2036 minWhat do Parents Know?1.21: County LinesAmit Singh Kalley talks to Malik Rhodius, a case worker in the London Borough of Newham, about county lines and what it all means. Being from one of the most deprived areas in the UK, Malik ran his own county line and sold drugs to earn a lot of money. He now uses his lived experience to keep young people safe from exploitation by drug gangs and to ensure they don't become part of a county line. We discuss Malik's experience as a drug dealer and how parents can look out for signs of exploitation in their teenager.
2021-09-1232 minWhat do Parents Know?1.20: Teenage SuicideAmit Singh Kalley talks to Hannah Opie and Priya Naga-Swainson, Community Outreach Workers at Papyrus, the leading charity for young suicide prevention. We discuss the work that Papyrus does to support young people who feel suicidal and we tackle some of the difficult issues, such as looking out for signs that somebody might be suicidal. Suicide is the biggest killer of people under the age of 35 and Hannah, Priya and I have a candid and open discussion about how society can work together to change this and what parents can do to support their teenagers through times of difficulty.
2021-09-0636 minWhat do Parents Know?1.19: Drink SpikingAmit Singh Kalley talks to Dawn Dines, CEO of SOS Global, about drink spiking and how common it is. We discuss why drinks are spiked and what young people can do to avoid it from happening. We also discuss the signs to look out for that a drink may have been spiked and when to report drink spiking to the police.
2021-08-3029 minWhat do Parents Know?1.18: The Care SystemAmit Singh Kalley talks to Steven Russell, Director of Elements, about his own difficult experience growing up in the care system and how he dedicates his life to helping young people in the system today. Steven spent his teenage years with various foster families and was labelled a difficult child because of his poor behaviour. What Steven so desperately needed was love and attention and when he got this, his life changed. Young people in the care system today need a holistic approach to ensure they have the same life chances as their peers not in the care system...
2021-08-1631 minWhat do Parents Know?1.17: Knife CrimeAmit Singh Kalley talks to Byron Highton, founder of the JJ Effect, about knife crime and the impact that the murder of his teenage brother had on him growing up. Byron has his own unique style, which might not be for everybody, but his commitment and passion to see less young people carrying weapons should be commended. Byron and I also discuss the negative influence that social media can have on young people and why so many young people feel the need to carry a weapon for their own safety.
2021-08-0232 minWhat do Parents Know?1.16: Child Criminal ExploitationAmit Singh Kalley talks to Lynn Gradwell, Director of Children's Services at Barnados, about how young people are recruited into gangs. We discuss county lines and how many young people are unknowingly recruited into gangs to transport drugs and then find themselves too far in to be able to get out. Lynn and I also talk about how parents need to take an interest in their childrens' lives in order to understand what they are going through and the issues they may have.
2021-07-2631 minWhat do Parents Know?1.15: CybertraumaAmit Singh Kalley talks to Cath Knibbs, academic researcher on Cybertrauma, about exactly what the term means and how people like her support young people dealing with online harm. We discuss exactly what cybertrauma is, how parents can stop it from happening and also how parents should embrace their teenagers' digital life, rather than try to stop it from existing. Cath also shares her experience of TikTok and the issues its huge usage has caused in young people.
2021-07-1935 minWhat do Parents Know?1.14: Online GroomingAmit Singh Kalley talks to Lorin LaFave, founder of the Breck Foundation, about online grooming. Lorin shares how her son, Breck, was groomed online and tragically killed by the man that was grooming him. We discuss Breck's story and also go through the signs that parents can look out for that might suggest online grooming is taking place.
2021-07-1245 minWhat do Parents Know?1.13: Youth Justice SystemAmit Singh Kalley talks to David Breakspear, somebody who was expelled from school and had various stints in prison. David was sexually abused as a child and displayed challenging behaviour at school. Rather than those around him trying to understand the whole child, David was labelled as a difficult kid and expelled from school. We discuss how his life spiraled out of control and how he now uses his lived experience to fight for justice for students who have behavioural issues at school. We also discuss what parents can do if they have a child who has been labelled...
2021-07-0535 minWhat do Parents Know?1.12: Internet SafetyAmit Singh Kalley talks to Parven Kaur, founder of Kids n Clicks, about how young people can keep safe online and how parents can keep their children safe online. We discuss the many benefits of the internet, but also the dangers and we delve into issues such as online grooming, pornography and social media. We also discuss how parents knowing their childs' digital world is the best way to ensure that young people can be safe and responsible whilst online.
2021-06-2832 minWhat do Parents Know?1.11: Covid and Mental HealthAmit Singh Kalley talks to Brian Dow, CEO of Mental Health UK and Deputy CEO of Rethink Mental Illness, about the impact that COVID has had on the mental health of young people. We discuss how going in and out of lockdowns has affected social interactions and how it has increased anxiety and withdrawal in young people. The conversation then moves onto removing the stigma of mental health in schools and the workplace and the signs that parents can look out for that might suggest a mental health issue in their teenager.
2021-06-2332 minWhat do Parents Know?1.10: Surviving a Knife AttackAmit Singh Kalley talks to Natalie Queiroz, survivor of a horrific knife attack. Natalie shares her story, remembering every last detail about the day she was stabbed 24 times, and how, at eight months pregnant, both she and her baby survived. Natalie now works tirelessly to get knives off our streets and works works particular with young people to show them the dangers of knife crime. Natalie and I also discuss how parents can spot the signs that their child may be carrying a knife on a regular basis and what they can do for support.
2021-06-1237 minWhat do Parents Know?1.9: Online GamingAmit Singh Kalley talks to David Linton-Smith, counsellor, trainee psychotherapist and avid gamer, about the world of online gaming. We discuss all the jargon, such as skins and microtransactions, and we go through the risks that exist when teenagers game online. David also provides advice, guidance and information about how the online gaming world works, so that parents can better understand it and better monitor their teenager's use of it. There really is so much to learn and in order for parents to adequately support their teenagers in the online gaming world, they need to understand the online gaming...
2021-06-0633 minWhat do Parents Know?1.8: Child Sexual ExploitationAmit Singh Kalley talks to Holly Archer and Scarlett Jones, from the Holly Project, about Child Sexual Exploitation. Both guests talk with brutal honesty about going through CSE themselves and how they eventually managed to escape from the awful places they were in. We discuss how so many signs were missed and how easily they went from children to victims. We also discuss what signs parents should look out for and how communication between parents and children is so important so that things such CSE can't happen.
2021-05-3138 minWhat do Parents Know?1.7: Identity and Digital LiteracyAmit Singh Kalley talks to Liam Hackett, CEO of Ditch the Label, about identity and how young people today explore their identity so much more. We discuss Liam's own experience with being a victim of bullying which led him to start Ditch the Label, an organisation that now helps thousands of young people worldwide. Liam and I discuss how parents can be allies if their teenage children might be exploring their identity and we also discuss bullying and how young people, and parents, can be digitally literate.
2021-05-2434 minWhat do Parents Know?1.6: Exam AnxietyAmit Singh Kalley talks to Michael Thorpe, Educator and Mental Health Consultant, about exam anxiety and why so many teenagers suffer from it. We talk about Michael's own struggles with anxiety and how it led to him being a school refuser and then move onto what parents can do if they notice exam anxiety in their child. Given the uncertainty in the COVID era, more teenagers than ever are suffering from this and parents need to be on hand to say the right things and take the right action. Listen to Michael and I discuss exactly what you can...
2021-05-1734 minWhat do Parents Know?1.5: Drugs and GangsAmit Singh Kalley talks to Paul Hannaford about his experience as a drug addict and gang leader. We talk about Paul's story right from being an innocent primary school child into a fully blown drug addict by his early twenties. Paul talks with brutal honesty as he discusses the choices he made in his life and how a near death experience at the age of 37 finally gave him the strength he needed to get clean. Paul now travels the country educating young people about the dangers of drug use and gang affiliation, using his lived experience to tell people...
2021-05-1032 minWhat do Parents Know?1.4: Social Media and SexAmit Singh Kalley talks to Dr Tamasine Preece, educator and researcher, about social media and the role it plays in sexual identity. We talk about how social media can be used as a good tool for sexual identity exploration, but also how homophobic bullying has increased because of social media. We also discuss the all important issue of consent and when young people should know if consent to sexual activity has or has not been given and we explore how social media has affected the way young people see their own bodies.
2021-05-0330 minWhat do Parents Know?1.3: Bullying and CyberbullyingAmit Singh Kalley talks to Lauren Seager-Smith, CEO of Kidscape, about bullying and cyberbullying. We discuss how bullying and cyberbullying have, sadly, increased in recent years and the way in which young people are impacted. Lauren provides advice for parents who have teenagers that are being bullied and teenagers that are also doing the bullying. We also discuss the way in which social media and online gaming have increased the amount of cyberbullying and how to deal with it.
2021-04-2534 minWhat do Parents Know?1.2: GamblingAmit Singh Kalley talks to Patrick Foster, a former cricketer who was living with a thirteen year gambling addiction. Patrick discusses his own addiction, including the terrible things he did which led to a suicide attempt. He provides advice and guidance for parents who are worried about their teenage children having a gambling problem and he also discusses the signs to look out for that might suggest a problem.
2021-04-1839 minWhat do Parents Know?1.1: Teenage Mental HealthAmit Singh Kalley talks to Jonny Benjamin MBE and Zac Newman about teenage mental health. Jonny shares his own journey with mental health struggles, including the events that led to a suicide attempt. We talk about how teenagers can take care of their mental health and what parents can do to support them.
2021-04-1836 min
The Teachers' Point of ViewThe Teachers' Point of View - Amit KalleyAmit Kalley is an Assistant Headteacher, and he talks about his progression from NQT upwards. He also talks about the challenges around Covid while continuing to teach. Enjoy the show!
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