Join us for this very first episode of the Sparkways Podcast where our host Nicole Azzopardi chats to Maggie Dent about going easier on ourselves as parents, practical tips to help children feel heard while making stronger foundations to support them as they grow.

Learn more about Sparkways, find out more about our mentoring program, or find an Early Learning Service near you. (https://sparkways.org.au/)

Parenting and teacher resources from Maggie Dent, as well as her latest book, Girlhood, can be found here (https://www.maggiedent.com/). Or listen to her podcast on ABC Radio, Parental As Anything. (https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/parental-as-anything-with-maggie-dent)



Podcast produced by Martin Franklin East Coast Studio

Join us for this very first episode of the Sparkways Podcast where our host Nicole Azzopardi chats to Maggie Dent about going easier on ourselves as parents, practical tips to help children feel heard while making stronger foundations to support them as they grow.
Learn more about Sparkways, find out more about our mentoring program, or find an Early Learning Service near you. (<a href="https://sparkways.org.au/">https://sparkways.org.au/</a>)
Parenting and teacher resources from Maggie Dent, as well as her latest book, Girlhood, can be found here (<a href="https://www.maggiedent.com/">https://www.maggiedent.com/</a>). Or listen to her podcast on ABC Radio, Parental As Anything. (<a href="https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/parental-as-anything-with-maggie-dent">https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/parental-as-anything-with-maggie-dent</a>)
 
Podcast produced by Martin Franklin <a href="https://eastcoaststudio.com.au/">East Coast Studio</a>

Meet best-selling author, host of Parental As Anything and queen of common-sense parenting, Maggie Dent.

Assertiveness coach and author of The Little Book of Assertiveness Dr Nathalie Martinek talks about the difference between being assertive and rude and explores how when our children learn how to say no - it's not necessarily a bad thing.

This Sparkways conversation is all about how to cultivate and champion assertiveness - in yourself and the little ones in your life.

Learn more about Sparkways, find out more about our mentoring program, or find an early years education and care service near you at https://sparkways.org.au/

Dr Nathalie Martinek's resources as well as her book can be found on her website at https://www.drnathaliemartinek.com



Podcast produced by Martin Franklin East Coast Studio

Assertiveness coach and author of The Little Book of Assertiveness Dr Nathalie Martinek talks about the difference between being assertive and rude and explores how when our children learn how to say no - it's not necessarily a bad thing. This Sparkways conversation is all about how to cultivate and champion assertiveness - in yourself and the little ones in your life.
Learn more about Sparkways, find out more about our mentoring program, or find an early years education and care service near you at https://sparkways.org.au/
Dr Nathalie Martinek's resources as well as her book can be found on her website at <a href="https://www.drnathaliemartinek.com">https://www.drnathaliemartinek.com</a>
 
Podcast produced by Martin Franklin <a href="https://eastcoaststudio.com.au/">East Coast Studio</a>

Explore assertiveness with Dr Nathalie Martinek and find out what you can do when your child finds their “NO!”

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The Twelve Minute Meditation Study. Quick and easy chanting practices for managing stress. Dr Gemma Perry.

What happens when people come together in a group and chant?

Dr Gemma Perry measured the cortisol collected in the saliva of two control groups who chanted for 12 minutes and found the practice was able to help reduce stress in a significant number of people.

Join us for this great unpack and how you can encourage your child to chant it out, while providing lifelong tools for finding calm! For more on Dr Gemma’s work, visit: www.gemmaperryom.com

Learn more about Sparkways, find out more about our Mentoring Program, or find an Early Learning Service near you.





Podcast produced by Martin Franklin East Coast Studio

The Twelve Minute Meditation Study. Quick and easy chanting practices for managing stress. Dr Gemma Perry.
What happens when people come together in a group and chant?
Dr Gemma Perry measured the cortisol collected in the saliva of two control groups who chanted for 12 minutes and found the practice was able to help reduce stress in a significant number of people.
Join us for this great unpack and how you can encourage your child to chant it out, while providing lifelong tools for finding calm! For more on Dr Gemma’s work, visit: <a href="http://www.gemmaperryom.com/">www.gemmaperryom.com</a>
Learn more about <a href="https://sparkways.org.au/">Sparkways</a>, find out more about our <a href="https://sparkways.org.au/mentoring">Mentoring Program</a>, or find an <a href="https://sparkways.org.au/early-learning">Early Learning Service</a> near you.
 
 
Podcast produced by Martin Franklin <a href="https://eastcoaststudio.com.au/">East Coast Studio</a>

What happens when people come together in a group and chant?  Meet Dr Gemma PerryThe Sparkways Podcast

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Deep dive into neuro divergence. How music can support all kinds of brains, reduce anxiety and help with self-regulation with Allison Davies.

From creating playlists and wearing head phones, to just singing out loud, the predictability of music can help the body and brain to feel safe and regulated.

Music specialist Allison Davies deep dives into how music can be used strategically to help raise yours and your family’s threshold for the unpredictable, while helping to cope with your day in the best way you can.

Learn more about Allison Davies here: www.allisondavies.com.au

Learn more about Sparkways, find out more about our Mentoring Program, or find an Early Learning Service near you.



Podcast produced by Martin Franklin East Coast Studio

Deep dive into neuro divergence. How music can support all kinds of brains, reduce anxiety and help with self-regulation with Allison Davies.
From creating playlists and wearing head phones, to just singing out loud, the predictability of music can help the body and brain to feel safe and regulated.
Music specialist Allison Davies deep dives into how music can be used strategically to help raise yours and your family’s threshold for the unpredictable, while helping to cope with your day in the best way you can.
Learn more about Allison Davies here: <a href="www.allisondavies.com.au">www.allisondavies.com.au</a>
Learn more about <a href="https://sparkways.org.au/">Sparkways</a>, find out more about our <a href="https://sparkways.org.au/mentoring">Mentoring Program</a>, or find an <a href="https://sparkways.org.au/early-learning">Early Learning Service</a> near you.
 
Podcast produced by Martin Franklin <a href="https://eastcoaststudio.com.au/">East Coast Studio</a>

How music can support all kinds of brains, reduce anxiety and help with self-regulation with Allison Davies.

Starting at a new kindergarten or childcare centre can be both an exciting and daunting experience.  You've made the choice, and you are preparing your child, but how to help them adjust in the best possible way?  No one knows this better than our team! Join our local expert, Simone Smith as she gives hints and tips on how to make the transition to kindergarten and childcare, easier.

Simone is an experienced educator with a long history of managing Early Learning and Care services to deliver quality programs.  To find out more about Simone and the service she manages, Billy Button Childcare Centre in Footscray.

Learn more about Sparkways, find out more about our Mentoring Program, or find an Early Learning Service near you.



Podcast produced by Martin Franklin East Coast Studio

Starting at a new kindergarten or childcare centre can be both an exciting and daunting experience.  You've made the choice, and you are preparing your child, but how to help them adjust in the best possible way?  No one knows this better than our team! Join our local expert, Simone Smith as she gives hints and tips on how to make the transition to kindergarten and childcare, easier.
Simone is an experienced educator with a long history of managing Early Learning and Care services to deliver quality programs.  To find out more about Simone and the service she manages, <a href="https://sparkways.org.au/centres/billybutton-childrens-centre">Billy Button Childcare Centre</a> in Footscray.
Learn more about <a href="https://sparkways.org.au/#entry:2@1:url">Sparkways</a>, find out more about our <a href="https://sparkways.org.au/mentoring#entry:25181@1:url">Mentoring Program</a>, or find an <a href="https://sparkways.org.au/early-learning#entry:55411@1:url">Early Learning Service</a> near you.
 
Podcast produced by Martin Franklin <a href="https://eastcoaststudio.com.au/">East Coast Studio</a>

Meet Centre Director Simone Smith

Over the last 140 years, and as we live the legacy of our founder, William Forster, Sparkways has had a powerful impact on young people's lives.  

The Mentoring Program supports young people that are involved in the child protection system, and Fletcher is at the centre of so much of what happens with the program. Let Fletcher talk to you about how the program works, who it helps and how.


"These young people have had it pretty tough and often need a role model that they can look up to so Sparkways really focuses on connecting the youth with a mentor that can help them in the long run." Fletcher Curnow


Learn more about Sparkways, find out more about our Mentoring Program and how you can help, or find an Early Learning Service near you.



Podcast produced by Martin Franklin East Coast Studio

Over the last 140 years, and as we live the legacy of our founder, William Forster, Sparkways has had a powerful impact on young people's lives.  
The Mentoring Program supports young people that are involved in the child protection system, and Fletcher is at the centre of so much of what happens with the program. Let Fletcher talk to you about how the program works, who it helps and how.
 "These young people have had it pretty tough and often need a role model that they can look up to so Sparkways really focuses on connecting the youth with a mentor that can help them in the long run." Fletcher Curnow
 Learn more about <a href="https://sparkways.org.au/">Sparkways</a>, find out more about our <a href="https://sparkways.org.au/mentoring">Mentoring Program</a> and how you can help, or find an <a href="https://sparkways.org.au/early-learning">Early Learning Service</a> near you.
 
Podcast produced by Martin Franklin <a href="https://eastcoaststudio.com.au/">East Coast Studio</a>

Meet Fletcher Curnow the Team Leader for the Sparkways Mentoring Program.

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Parenting a young child is challenging, and as a provider of early years education, we wanted to assist parents to navigate the minefield of everyday life with young children.  The Sparkways podcast brings you interviews by journalist Nicole Azzopardi with qualified and experienced experts all offering tips and advice on how you can get through your day with your sanity in tact. 

You’ll hear conversations about the science behind and effect chanting can have to calm children, what you can do when your child finds their 'NO!", how to go easier on ourselves as parents, how music can help get your children out of the door without drama, and so much more.

We’ll ask the questions, all you need to do is tune in and stay curious.

Parenting a young child is challenging, and as a provider of early years education, we wanted to assist parents to navigate the minefield of everyday life with young children.  The Sparkways podcast brings you interviews by journalist Nicole Azzopardi with qualified and experienced experts all offering tips and advice on how you can get through your day with your sanity in tact. 
You’ll hear conversations about the science behind and effect chanting can have to calm children, what you can do when your child finds their 'NO!", how to go easier on ourselves as parents, how music can help get your children out of the door without drama, and so much more. 
We’ll ask the questions, all you need to do is tune in and stay curious.

Bringing you the latest in early childhood professional learning, as well as parenting tips and tricks to help nurture the spark in every child.

The Sparkways Podcast

Parenting a young child is challenging, and as a provider of early years education, we wanted to assist parents to navigate the minefield of everyday life with young children.  The Sparkways podcast brings you interviews by journalist Nicole Azzopardi with qualified and experienced experts all offering tips and advice on how you can get through your day with your sanity in tact. 

You’ll hear conversations about the science behind chanting and how it can calm children, what you can do when your child finds their 'NO!", how to go easier on ourselves as parents and how music can help get your family out of the door without drama, to name a few.

We’ll ask the questions, all you need to do is tune in and stay curious.

Parenting a young child is challenging, and as a provider of early years education, we wanted to assist parents to navigate the minefield of everyday life with young children.  The Sparkways podcast brings you interviews by journalist Nicole Azzopardi with qualified and experienced experts all offering tips and advice on how you can get through your day with your sanity in tact. 
You’ll hear conversations about the science behind chanting and how it can calm children, what you can do when your child finds their 'NO!", how to go easier on ourselves as parents and how music can help get your family out of the door without drama, to name a few. 
We’ll ask the questions, all you need to do is tune in and stay curious.

The Sparkways Podcast

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