On this episode we explore how acts of service shape character, faith, and real-world skills in children. Parents gain practical and faith-based guidance to help their kids engage meaningfully with their community while developing purpose, leadership, and compassion.

On this episode we explore how acts of service shape character, faith, and real-world skills in children. Parents gain practical and faith-based guidance to help their kids engage meaningfully with their community while developing purpose, leadership, and compassion.

The Value of Serving Others

On this episode we discuss strategies to help children develop leadership, confidence, and purpose in everyday life. Faith-based guidance supports parents in encouraging young people to step into responsibility, service, and opportunities to make a positive impact.

On this episode we discuss strategies to help children develop leadership, confidence, and purpose in everyday life. Faith-based guidance supports parents in encouraging young people to step into responsibility, service, and opportunities to make a positive impact.

Nurturing the Next Generation of Leaders

On this episode we discuss practical advice for families supporting children who struggle with school attendance. Discover strategies to help kids reconnect with learning, build resilience, and regain confidence in their educational journey.

On this episode we discuss practical advice for families supporting children who struggle with school attendance. Discover strategies to help kids reconnect with learning, build resilience, and regain confidence in their educational journey.

Returning to School with Confidence

On this episode we discover how to turn feedback and assessments into tools for growth and learning. Parents gain practical advice and faith-centered insight to help children build confidence, resilience, and character in every stage of their education.

On this episode we discover how to turn feedback and assessments into tools for growth and learning. Parents gain practical advice and faith-centered insight to help children build confidence, resilience, and character in every stage of their education.

Feedback That Builds Confidence and Character

Families encounter the challenges of bullying 24/7. On this episode we discuss ways to empower children to respond to bullying with courage, compassion, and confidence. Practical strategies and guidance help parents foster safe, respectful, and resilient environments at home and at school.

Families encounter the challenges of bullying 24/7. On this episode we discuss ways to empower children to respond to bullying with courage, compassion, and confidence. Practical strategies and guidance help parents foster safe, respectful, and resilient environments at home and at school.

Helping Kids Stand Strong Against Bullying

AI can be used as a positive learning tool for children. Helping to enhance their skills, creativity, and critical thinking. Discover practical guidance for parents to help kids engage responsibly with technology while keeping faith and values at the centre.

AI can be used as a positive learning tool for children. Helping to enhance their skills, creativity, and critical thinking. Discover practical guidance for parents to help kids engage responsibly with technology while keeping faith and values at the centre.

Education is Changing Rapidly - Embracing Ai in Learning

Helping teens cope with stress, overcome challenges, and develop confidence can be so challenging. On this episode we explore strategies grounded in faith to support emotional wellbeing and guide young people toward hope and balance in their daily lives.

Helping teens cope with stress, overcome challenges, and develop confidence can be so challenging. On this episode we explore strategies grounded in faith to support emotional wellbeing and guide young people toward hope and balance in their daily lives.

Navigating the Mental Health Crisis

Creating safe, nurturing spaces where children and teens can thrive emotionally and spiritually is so important. On this episode we discuss practical strategies to help parents support their children’s mental health and build resilience at home and beyond.

Creating safe, nurturing spaces where children and teens can thrive emotionally and spiritually is so important. On this episode we discuss practical strategies to help parents support their children&rsquo;s mental health and build resilience at home and beyond.

Our Children's Mental Health

On this episode we discuss how to help your child uncover their strengths and passions while navigating the journey from school to life with confidence, purpose, and faith. Richelle Wenham and Dr. Simon Herd shares practical advice grounded in real-world experience and biblical insight.

On this episode we discuss how to help your child uncover their strengths and passions while navigating the journey from school to life with confidence, purpose, and faith. Richelle Wenham and Dr. Simon Herd shares practical advice grounded in real-world experience and biblical insight.

Preparing Kids for Life After School

The Principal’s Playbook is a faith-filled, practical guide for parents, caregivers, and educators navigating the challenges of raising children today.

The Principal&rsquo;s Playbook is a faith-filled, practical guide for parents, caregivers, and educators navigating the challenges of raising children today.

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The Principal’s Playbook is a faith-filled, practical guide for parents, caregivers, and educators navigating the challenges of raising children today. Hosts Richelle Wenham and Dr. Simon Herd share expert insights, real-life stories, and biblical guidance to help families foster confidence, resilience, and purpose in their children. Each episode explores topics from mental health and bullying to leadership, learning, and life beyond the classroom — equipping parents with tools, hope, and encouragement for every stage of their child’s journey.

Host Bios:
Richelle Wenham brings warmth, wisdom, and encouragement to every conversation, drawing on her experience as a mum of two — one with a disability — and her background in communications, missions, and radio. Passionate about supporting families, she shares real stories, uplifting music, and practical faith-based guidance for everyday parenting and life.


Dr. Simon Herd brings over 20 years of experience leading schools and national education initiatives, with a focus on academic excellence, holistic student development, and innovative learning programs. As Executive Principal of Hunter Christian School and a recognised speaker and leader in Christian education, he combines practical insight, strategic leadership, and a passion for equipping the next generation of students and educators.

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The Principal&rsquo;s Playbook is a faith-filled, practical guide for parents, caregivers, and educators navigating the challenges of raising children today. Hosts Richelle Wenham and Dr. Simon Herd share expert insights, real-life stories, and biblical guidance to help families foster confidence, resilience, and purpose in their children. Each episode explores topics from mental health and bullying to leadership, learning, and life beyond the classroom &mdash; equipping parents with tools, hope, and encouragement for every stage of their child&rsquo;s journey.
Host Bios: <a href="https://www.rhemafm.com.au/shows/afternoon-pickup/">Richelle Wenham</a> brings warmth, wisdom, and encouragement to every conversation, drawing on her experience as a mum of two &mdash; one with a disability &mdash; and her background in communications, missions, and radio. Passionate about supporting families, she shares real stories, uplifting music, and practical faith-based guidance for everyday parenting and life. 
Dr. Simon Herd brings over 20 years of experience leading schools and national education initiatives, with a focus on academic excellence, holistic student development, and innovative learning programs. As Executive Principal of Hunter Christian School and a recognised speaker and leader in Christian education, he combines practical insight, strategic leadership, and a passion for equipping the next generation of students and educators. <a href="https://www.rhemafm.com.au/shows">rhemafm.com.au/shows</a>

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