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The Parent-Teacher Project

The Parent-Teacher Project

Written by: Pared Foundation
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Exploring all the aspects of a successful parent-teacher partnership and how to bring out the best in you, your students, and your children. Our goal is to answer your questions and to inspire you about the future of education.Pared Foundation © 2025 Parenting Relationships
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  • 71. Helping Neurodiverse Kids Shine: The Power of Hobbies

    71. Helping Neurodiverse Kids Shine: The Power of Hobbies
    Apr 20 2026

    How can hobbies help children grow—not just in skill, but in confidence and self-understanding?

    In this episode, we are joined by Abi Lee, who shares her personal journey with neurodiversity and how hobbies and interests have played a powerful role in shaping her identity. Together, they explore why hobbies are more than just "extra activities"—they are essential spaces where children, especially those who are neurodivergent, can thrive, connect, and discover their strengths.

    Discussion Points:

    • What neurodiversity means and how it shapes the way children experience the world

    • Abi's journey with autism, ADHD, and self-understanding

    • Why hobbies are essential for confidence, identity, and emotional regulation

    • The role of hobbies as a safe outlet—especially for neurodivergent children

    • How parents can support children who jump between interests or hyper-focus

    • The importance of patience, communication, and giving children agency

    • Using children's interests as a powerful way to build connection

    Join the Conversation

    What hobbies or interests help your child come alive?

    How can you create space for them to explore what they love—without pressure or comparison?

    We'd love to hear your thoughts—share this episode with another parent or continue the conversation with us.

    You can:  

    Follow us on Instagram @theparentteacherproject

    Find out more about the Pared Foundation: visit our website  

    Discover our schools by visiting: pared.edu.au/openday  

    Remember to hit SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW so you don't miss out on any of our future episodes  

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    35 mins
  • [Rebroadcast] How To Raise Lifelong Learners

    [Rebroadcast] How To Raise Lifelong Learners
    Feb 16 2026

    Daryl Castellino is the current Director of Teaching and Learning at Redfield College. He shares practical tips on how our children can become the best learners. In this episode, we talk about why it's so important that your child learns beyond the test. This episode is designed to help your child become a lifelong learner.

    You don't want to miss:

    • Identifying your child's learning style
    • Why we need to learn beyond the test

    Resources:

    • https://www.education.vic.gov.au/documents/childhood/professionals/support/egsls.pdf

    Related Episodes

    • Helping Diverse Learners
    • What Is Deep Learning In The Classroom?
    • The Importance Of Sleep For Academic Performance

    You can:  

    Follow us on Instagram @growingheartspodcast  

    Find out more about the Pared Foundation: visit our website  

    Discover our schools by visiting: pared.edu.au/openday  

    Remember to hit SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW so you don't miss out on any of our future episodes  

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    19 mins
  • 71. Game Changers: How Sport Helps Kids to Thrive

    71. Game Changers: How Sport Helps Kids to Thrive
    Nov 25 2025
    In this episode of The Parent-Teacher Project, we speak with Nick Giorgiou, Head of Sport at Redfield College, father of four, and lifelong athlete, about how sport can shape the character of young people and help them thrive in today's world. Nick shares how discipline, resilience, teamwork, and emotional intelligence learned through sport extend far beyond the playing field. He reflects on the life lessons that come from both victory and failure, and how sport offers young people a powerful space to grow in confidence, connection, and character. Discussion Points:  1. The Role of Sport in Character Formation Nick explains how sport helps young people grow essential virtues such as perseverance, generosity, and self-mastery—traits that prepare them for challenges in school and life. 2. Learning from Failure and Building Resilience From missed goals to lost games, Nick highlights how setbacks teach valuable lessons about perseverance, humility, and growth. 3. The Power of Teamwork and Communication Sport creates opportunities to work with others, develop leadership, and learn how to move together toward a common goal—even with people you might not always agree with. 4. Emotional Intelligence on the Field Nick discusses how emotional regulation, self-awareness, and reading others' emotions are as crucial to success as physical skill—and how coaches and parents can nurture these qualities. 5. Encouraging Without Pressure For parents whose children aren't naturally "sporty," Nick highlights ways to make movement enjoyable rather than obligatory; focusing on fun, participation, and connection instead of results. 6. Broadening the Definition of 'Sporty' Nick invites listeners to expand their view of sport to include diverse activities—from rock climbing to dance—emphasising openess and enjoyment over competition. Join the Conversation Sport is more than a game; it's a classroom for life. It's where young people discover the value of effort, learn to handle success and disappointment, and experience the strength of teamwork and friendship. How do we, as parents and teachers, nurture these lessons beyond the field? How can we model discipline, humility, and respect when emotions run high; whether we're cheering from the sidelines or guiding a PE class? Perhaps most importantly, how can we ensure sport remains a joyful space for every child, regardless of skill level or competitiveness? We'd love to hear your thoughts. Share your own stories or reflections with us online, how has sport shaped you, your students, or your children? You can:   Follow us on Instagram @growingheartspodcast   Find out more about the Pared Foundation: visit our website   Discover our schools by visiting: pared.edu.au/openday   Remember to hit SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW so you don't miss out on any of our future episodes  
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    30 mins
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