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1. The Struggling Student - Understanding and Guiding your Child
19:13||Season 1, Ep. 1Debbie, Gilly, and Kelly note that students may struggle not only academically, but also socially and emotionally. Parents shouldn’t remain passive while this happens. Instead, they should listen to their child, validate their feelings, and work with the school to make sure their child receives the support they need.We want to hear from you! Share your questions, comments, and suggestions for upcoming episodes at BetheParent.dgk@gmail.com.Some resources for further listening/reading:An oldie but important book -- Multiple Intelligneces Howard Gardner. Harper Collins Publisher 1993
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2. The Struggling Student - Be Proactive vs. Reactive
17:35||Season 1, Ep. 2Addressing the serious issue of school bullying, Debbie, Gilly, and Kelly urge parents to take a proactive role. They recommend partnering with the school to confront unacceptable behavior and ensure that children feel safe and supported.We want to hear from you! Share your questions, comments, and suggestions for upcoming episodes at BetheParent.dgk@gmail.com.
3. The Struggling Students - Our Emotions Affect Academics
14:52||Season 1, Ep. 3In this podcast, Debbie, Gilly, and Kelly highlight the importance of parents understanding their children’s needs in order to build effective study skills. By creating supportive study environments and collaborating with teachers and schools, parents can help set their children up for success.We want to hear from you! Share your questions, comments, and suggestions for upcoming episodes at BetheParent.dgk@gmail.com.
4. Embrace the Struggle - Expect Hardships
09:03||Season 1, Ep. 4Debbie, Gilly, and Kelly have found that some students may struggle not only academically, but also socially and emotionally. Parents shouldn’t remain passive while this happens. Instead, they should listen to their child, validate their feelings, and work with the school to make sure their child receives the support they need.We want to hear from you! Share your questions, comments, and suggestions for upcoming episodes at BetheParent.dgk@gmail.com.Some resources for further listening/reading:https://angeladuckworth.com/grit-book/
5. The Phone - A Constant Temptation
14:24||Season 1, Ep. 5In this podcast, Debbie, Gilly, and Kelly emphasize that parents should model healthy phone habits for their children. They highlight that excessive phone use can hinder a child’s growth, creativity, and communication skills, making it important for parents to set a positive example.We want to hear from you! Share your questions, comments, and suggestions for upcoming episodes at BetheParent.dgk@gmail.com.Some resources for further listening/reading:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/left-to-their-own-devices/id1840912030https://www.anxiousgeneration.com/
6. Grades Do Not Define One
16:58||Season 1, Ep. 6In this podcast, Debbie, Gilly, and Kelly explore the often artificial methods used to grade children. Although they recognize that grades are an important and lasting part of education, they argue that grades fail to reflect many essential life skills that contribute to a child’s overall growth. They encourage parents to look beyond academic performance and value traits such as strong character and social skills, which play a major role in long-term success.We want to hear from you! Share your questions, comments, and suggestions for upcoming episodes at BetheParent.dgk@gmail.com.
7. Learning From Children’s Books
16:00||Season 1, Ep. 7Reading children’s books like The Jester Has Lost His Jingle by David Saltzman—one of Debbie and Gilly’s favorites—sparked meaningful conversations about the valuable life lessons stories can teach. While the book explores many themes, its most powerful messages center on hope, courage, laughter, and perseverance. We want to hear from you! Share your questions, comments, and suggestions for upcoming episodes at BetheParent.dgk@gmail.com.