There's nothing like giving or receiving a gift where the first words that come to mind are “Is this returnable?”

Gift giving is actually pretty hard. You need to know the person. What do they like? Dislike? What do they use? Do they like practicality in a present? Romanticism?

In this episode Kate chats with family members and some close friends to understand their favourite gifts received… and their worst.

Guests: 
Camille Austin
Jack Mason (Kate’s son)
Cassie Mason (Kate’s daughter)
Mary Ann Lomax 

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Kate’s website
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There&apos;s nothing like giving or receiving a gift where the first words that come to mind are “Is this returnable?”Gift giving is actually pretty hard. You need to know the person. What do they like? Dislike? What do they use? Do they like practicality in a present? Romanticism?In this episode Kate chats with family members and some close friends to understand their favourite gifts received… and their worst.Guests: Camille Austin Jack Mason (Kate’s son) Cassie Mason (Kate’s daughter) Mary Ann Lomax  Contact: <a href='mailto:thepersonalitycoach@gmail.com'>thepersonalitycoach@gmail.com</a> <a href='file:///C:/Users/dougd/Podcasts%20that%20Pop%20Dropbox/Podcasts%20that%20Pop%20Team%20Folder/Podcasts%20that%20Pop/Podcasts%20that%20Pop/Clients/Grammar%20Factory/Grammar%20Factory%20Clients/Personalities%20Parenting%20and%20Partners/katemasonauthor.com'>Kate’s website</a> <a href='https://www.amazon.ca/This-Monster-Treasure-House-Understanding/dp/198973734X'>Kate’s book on Amazon</a> <a href='http://www.grammarfactory.com/'>   </a><a href='https://au.linkedin.com/in/kate-mason-185a3585'>Kate on LinkedIn </a><a href='https://www.facebook.com/ThePersonalityCoach/'>Kate on Facebook </a><a href='https://twitter.com/KateMasonAuthor'>Kate on Twitter</a>

One thing about being a parent – there’s no shortage of personalities to be surrounded by. Our kids, our partners, our family, our friends. They keep us laughing, growing, loving, and crying. If only they understood us. Like the musician Van Morrison once sang “When people understand what I mean, mama said there will be days like this.” Adelaide Australia’s Kate Mason is an author, wife, and mother who has spent her career studying personality and relationships. In this podcast she looks at why relationships work, and why some don't. She also looks at how our personalities impact our relationships and examines what compels our children, husbands, wives and others to behave the way they do. This podcast is designed to help you understand those you love. A half hour listening on your own, will connect you with the ones you care about the most.

Parenting is a tough gig, but the podcast Parenting and Personalities brings you closer to the ones you care about the most.

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Surviving school holidays without screens

How to get kids excited about school

Five fun, screen-free summer activities

What’s the secret to making the back-to-school transition smooth and stress-free for your child and yourself?

Kate Mason is joined by Dr. Victoria Waller, an educator and expert in learning differences with over 40 years of experience.

Together, they share creative strategies for keeping kids engaged during school holidays (without screens!), easing back-to-school anxiety, and creating positive routines weeks in advance.

From bedtime adjustments to fostering open communication with your child, this episode is packed with practical advice, fun activities, and even a few laughs to help families navigate one of the most stressful times of the year.

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03:45 - Can you survive school holidays without screens?

10:54 - How to get kids excited about school

22:01 - Five fun, screen-free summer activities

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Guest: Victoria Waller, PhD

Website | Instagram

Dr Waller’s book Yes! Your Child Can – on Amazon

 

Contact Kate:

Email | Website | Kate’s Book on Amazon | LinkedIn | Facebook | X

What&rsquo;s the secret to making the back-to-school transition smooth and stress-free for your child and yourself?
Kate Mason is joined by Dr. Victoria Waller, an educator and expert in learning differences with over 40 years of experience.
Together, they share creative strategies for keeping kids engaged during school holidays (without screens!), easing back-to-school anxiety, and creating positive routines weeks in advance.
From bedtime adjustments to fostering open communication with your child, this episode is packed with practical advice, fun activities, and even a few laughs to help families navigate one of the most stressful times of the year.
Listen For:
03:45 - Can you survive school holidays without screens?
10:54 - How to get kids excited about school
22:01 - Five fun, screen-free summer activities
Leave a rating/review for this podcast <a href="https://ratethispodcast.com/parentingandpersonalities">with one click</a>
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Guest: Victoria Waller, PhD
<a href="http://www.drvictoriawaller.com/">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drvictoriawaller/">Instagram</a>
Dr Waller&rsquo;s book Yes! Your Child Can &ndash; <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Yes-Your-Child-Can-Differences/dp/1610353862">on Amazon</a>
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Contact Kate:
<a href="mailto:thepersonalitycoach@gmail.com">Email</a> | <a href="https://katemasonauthor.com/podcast/">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/This-Monster-Treasure-House-Understanding/dp/198973734X">Kate&rsquo;s Book on Amazon</a> | <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/in/kate-mason-185a3585">LinkedIn</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ThePersonalityCoach/">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/KateMasonAuthor">X</a>

Back-to-School Anxiety? Not on Our Watch!

Food additives have an enormous impact on us. Preservatives, and colourings affect our health and behaviour.

In this episode Kate shares her personal experience of eliminating these from her family's diet and seeing immediate improvements in their health. Guests Tracey Fry and Joanne Ling, creators of Additive Free Lifestyle, also share their experiences and discuss the importance of understanding what is in our food. They highlight the significant profits made by the food additive industry and the lack of regulation around labelling, particularly with 'natural' flavours and colours.

Listen For:

4:16 Joanne Ling’s Personal Experiences With Food Additives

8:40 The Importance of Awareness and Informed Choices

13:48 Market Size and Influence of Food Additives

26:33 Navigating Misleading Labels and “Natural” Claims

 

Guests Joanne Ling and Tracey Fry, Additive-Free Lifestyle 

Shop | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Listen to their podcast Thrive

 

Contact Kate:

Email | Website | Kate’s Book on Amazon | LinkedIn | Facebook | X

Food additives have an enormous impact on us. Preservatives, and colourings affect our health and behaviour.
In this episode Kate shares her personal experience of eliminating these from her family's diet and seeing immediate improvements in their health. Guests Tracey Fry and Joanne Ling, creators of Additive Free Lifestyle, also share their experiences and discuss the importance of understanding what is in our food. They highlight the significant profits made by the food additive industry and the lack of regulation around labelling, particularly with 'natural' flavours and colours.
Listen For:
4:16 Joanne Ling&rsquo;s Personal Experiences With Food Additives
8:40 The Importance of Awareness and Informed Choices
13:48 Market Size and Influence of Food Additives
26:33 Navigating Misleading Labels and &ldquo;Natural&rdquo; Claims
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Guests Joanne Ling and Tracey Fry, Additive-Free Lifestyle 
<a href="https://www.additivefreelifestyleshop.com/">Shop</a> | <a href="https://additivefreelifestyle.com/">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/additivefreelifestyle">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/additivefreelifestyle/">Instagram</a>
<a href="https://pod.link/1119063755">Listen to their podcast Thrive</a>
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Contact Kate:
<a href="mailto:thepersonalitycoach@gmail.com">Email</a> | <a href="https://katemasonauthor.com/podcast/">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/This-Monster-Treasure-House-Understanding/dp/198973734X">Kate&rsquo;s Book on Amazon</a> | <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/in/kate-mason-185a3585">LinkedIn</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ThePersonalityCoach/">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/KateMasonAuthor">X</a>

REPLAY - Helping Parents Unpack the Effects of Food Additives

Hey that's mine.

I saw it first.

Too bad. Finders’ keepers. Losers’ weepers.

 

No need to even ask if this sounds familiar. It does. But there are ways to manage sibling rivalries. Actually understanding your children’s personality types and preferences can go a long way to keeping the peace.

 

Guest: Sandra Etherington

Instagram | Website

Read Sandra’s article "Navigating Sibling Conflict"

 

Contact Kate:

Email | Website | LinkedIn |  

Kate’s book on Amazon

Hey that's mine.
I saw it first.
Too bad. Finders&rsquo; keepers. Losers&rsquo; weepers.
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No need to even ask if this sounds familiar. It does. But there are ways to manage sibling rivalries. Actually understanding your children&rsquo;s personality types and preferences can go a long way to keeping the peace.
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Guest: Sandra Etherington
<a href="http://www.instagram.com/familypersonalities">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://familypersonalities.com/">Website</a>
Read Sandra&rsquo;s article&nbsp;<a href="https://www.peoplestripes.org/articles/navigating-sibling-conflict.htm">"Navigating Sibling Conflict"</a>
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Contact Kate:
<a href="mailto:thepersonalitycoach@gmail.com">Email</a> | <a href="https://katemasonauthor.com/podcast/">Website</a> | <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/in/kate-mason-185a3585">LinkedIn</a> |&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="mailto:thepersonalitycoach@gmail.com"></a><a href="https://www.amazon.ca/This-Monster-Treasure-House-Understanding/dp/198973734X">Kate&rsquo;s book on Amazon</a>

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