Welcome to This Glorious Mess Big Kids. A twice-weekly look at parenting as it really is - confusing, exhausting, inspiring, funny, and full of surprises. So many surprises!

Do you remember your favourite school teachers? And if you do, what made them so special? 

Our guest today Rebecca West is a very good teacher, arguably Australia's best. As she was a finalist at this year's Global Teachers Prize. We know the last 24 months have been really tough on our teachers, so as parents what can we do to help? 

Plus, this week's parenting mentors question, what do you do when your child's a perfectionist? 

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LINKS

You can find keep up with Mrs West on her youtube channels, Clever Pickles (one for the kids) and Talkin' Chalk (one for the teachers). 

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CREDITS

Hosts: Holly Wainwright & Andrew Daddo

Guest: Rebecca West

Producer: Mikayla Floriano 

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