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The School RunE23: Globetrotting Education: Insights from a Dynamic DuoIn this episode Jane & Liv chat with another dynamic mother and daughter, Laura Curtis, an educator, and her mother, Dr. Ruth Talbot, a child psychiatrist.
They share their experiences and learnings from their trips around the world, particularly their time living with a family in Fiji, learning aboriginal teachings in Australia, and attending a Montessori school. They also discuss how parents can make the right decisions for their children, how truthful to be with them about the world, and the importance of understanding different cultures in the learning process.
Laura and Ruth share their experiences...2023-07-1056 min
Let's talk about parentingLet's talk about... LyingThis week is the final episode of Season 1! In this episode Laura and Dr Ruth discuss lying. From why kids lie, how to respond to kids lying and parents lying to children.Dr Ruth gives her insight into why children lie from a psychological perspective and Laura gives her opinion why she thinks lying to children can be a good thing.Instead of listener questions, in line with this weeks episode we hear from some of our listeners as they share with us some of the best lies their children have told them...2023-06-1337 minLet's talk about parentingLet's talk to... Dr Natalie about the Aesthetics industryThis week Laura interviews Dr Natalie, the CEO of The Doctor & Company. This episode touches on the dangers of the unregulated aesthetics industry, what to do if your child is unhappy with their appearance and what to look for in a medical professional when you are putting your trust in the way you look. Laura and Dr Ruth also answer a listener question where "one very stressed out mum" details her struggles with her son who refuses to get dressed in the morning. You can find Dr Natalie on Instagram @drnataliehaworth2023-06-061h 13Let's talk about parentingLet's talk about... BullyingThis week Laura & Dr Ruth tackle bullying. Bullying can often feel like a minefield for parents, whether their child is being bullied, or they suspect that their child could be the bully, and even recognising the signs that bullying is going on.Dr Ruth gives us her expert opinion from a child psychiatry perspective as Laura explains what schools have in place, and what working alongside teachers to stop bullying can look like.In this episode we cover:How to spot bullyingHow to deal with it - at home...2023-05-3058 minLet's talk about parentingLet's talk to... Gemma Bird (Money Mum) about MoneyIn this episode of Let's Talk About Parenting, we sit down with Gemma Bird, also known as Money Mum.Gemma is a financial coach and author who specializes in helping families manage their finances and build wealth. We discuss the importance of teaching children about money from a young age, and how parents can set their kids up for financial success.Gemma shares her top tips for budgeting, saving, and investing, and explains how parents can model good financial habits for their children. We also delve into the challenges that many families face...2023-05-2358 minLet's talk about parentingLet's talk to... Hannah Witton about sexIn this episode we are joined by Hannah Witton. Podcaster, Youtuber, Content Creator, Author AND Sex Educator!We discuss all things sex and relationships from teaching young children about consent to positive body image and how to tackle difficult conversations. Hannah gives us an insight into how she plans to teach her own son about sex and consent, and the steps she already has in place to ensure a positive approach to sex.You can find Hannah's podcast "Doing It" on all podcast platforms. You can also find her on YouTube @HannahWitton as...2023-05-161h 06Let's talk about parentingLet's talk to... Jennie Guay about blended familiesIn this episode we are joined by Canadian born Jennie Guay, author of Howie Blend: Playdate Adventures with Family and Friends a children's book with an emphasis on blended families.We discuss what inspired her to write Howie Blend and also her own blended family, and hear first hand, how she navigates life as a parent and the difficulties facing blended families when it comes to co-parenting with an ex.Jennie talks openly about her relationship with her two children and what it's like having three mummies in their lives....2023-05-091h 00Let's talk about parentingLet's talk about... Educational Days OutThis week Laura and Ruth discuss educational days out. They share some of their favourite family days out, disastrous school trips and of course hints and tips on how to help broaden children’s minds. They also cover how to stay safe when out and about, how to plan an educational day out and how to overcome obstacles when things don’t go quite according to plan.They also get some feedback from a previous listener who wrote in and answer another listener question. This week we hear from a listener who has a bilingual daughter who...2023-05-0256 minLet's talk about parentingLet's talk about... Online SafetyIn this episode Laura and Ruth tackle online safety. From tips to make your devices safe and child proofing, to teaching children that not everything on the internet is real. They also talk about the benefits of technology and how it can be harnessed in a positive way, especially when it comes to children's learning and development. This weeks listener questions is around Autism. A listener writes in for advice on their child who has been diagnosed as being on the spectrum. The listener is worried that the diagnosis will have a negative impact on their s...2023-04-251h 00Let's talk about parentingLet's talk about... Co-parentingIn this episode, Laura and Ruth talk candidly, and tackle a rather heavy subject, co-parenting. They will cover how to manage difficult relationships to setting boundaries, manipulation and the effect a divorce or separation has on a child. They also answer another listener question. This time from Lucy, a mother who is worried that her son, Charlie may be colour blind. Together, Ruth and Laura tackle what being colour blind really means (did you know there are 16 different types of colour blindness?) and give Lucy some tips on how to encourage him to learn about colour.2023-04-1853 min
Let's talk about parentingLet's talk about... TravelIn this episode we enter the world of travel. From travelling with children to discovering new places and how to make a day out or a trip educational, but fun.We also hear some hilarious travel stories from Ruth on some of the antics Laura and her brothers got up to as kids from chasing pigeons in Trafalgar Square to causing a non-fatal train crash!Laura and Ruth also answer their first listener question!Remember, if you would like to send in your own parenting stories, or ask Laura and...2023-04-1158 min
Let's talk about parentingLet's talk about... ConfidenceWelcome to the first episode of the Let's talk about parenting podcast.In this episode we find out a little bit more about Laura and Ruth, their backgrounds and what makes them qualified to talk about parenting!We also take a deep dive into confidence, how and when it affects children, and what you can do to help build your child's confidence. Ruth gives her expert advice from a child psychiatry perspective as to what signs to look out for, if you feel that your child's confidence is slipping. Laura also gives her...2023-04-0442 minLet's talk about parentingLet's talk about parentingMeet mother/daughter duo Laura Curtis and mum, Dr Ruth Talbot. Laura was a teacher and is now an educational designer who designs learning materials for schools and universities. Dr Ruth is a child psychiatrist. In a nutshell, they are experts in all things child related!Together, Laura and Ruth (along with some very special guests) will tackle a range of parenting topics from education and development to navigating relationships and mental health, with lots of helpful tips and advice along the way, providing you with an insight from both a psychiatry perspective and a teaching...2023-03-2800 min