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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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  • 74. Discover the 'I Am A Teacher' Initiative

    74. Discover the 'I Am A Teacher' Initiative
    Jun 16 2026

    Teaching has never been easy, but many educators today are facing increasing pressures, growing workloads, and a profession that can sometimes feel isolating. In this episode, we speak with Eugene Choi and Milad Khalil from the Pared Foundation about the vision behind I Am A Teacher (IAT)—an initiative created to support teachers not just as professionals, but as people.

    They explore the importance of reconnecting educators with their original sense of purpose and how authentic community, personal growth, and renewal can help teachers move from simply surviving to truly flourishing.

    Discussion Points
    • The challenges contributing to teacher burnout and shortages
    • Why teachers need support beyond professional development
    • The vision behind the I Am A Teacher initiative
    • Rediscovering purpose and meaning in teaching
    • The impact of authentic community among educators
    • Lessons from the first IAT event
    • The teachers who inspire us and why they matter
    • What teachers can expect from future IAT gatherings
    Join the Conversation

    You can: 

    Learn more about I Am A Teacher and its upcoming events on the PARED Foundation website

    Register for our next IAT Event here

    Follow this initiative on Instagram @iamateacher.au

    Know a teacher who would benefit from encouragement and connection? Share this episode with them.
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    22 mins
  • 73. "I Don't Want to Go": Helping Your Child Face School Anxiety

    73. "I Don't Want to Go": Helping Your Child Face School Anxiety
    Jun 3 2026
    School refusal, anxiety around camps or school events, and the daily struggle of getting children out the door are becoming increasingly common challenges for families. In this episode, we speak with Dr Jenny Brown, an experienced child and family health practitioner with over 35 years working in child and adolescent mental health and founder of the Parent Hope Project. She offers a refreshing perspective grounded in family systems theory, helping parents understand the "worry cycle", the difference between support and over-accommodation, and how staying calm, connected, and curious can help children recover confidence and resilience. Discussion Points: Why focusing first on fixing the anxiety may unintentionally reinforce avoidance and dependency. Understanding the "worry cycle" and how parental over-monitoring can unintentionally fuel a child's struggles. The difference between protecting and over-protecting children during difficult moments. What it means to be a "loving leader" — calm, supportive, and steady without over-controlling. Practical ways to respond to difficult school drop-offs and emotionally charged mornings. How to navigate situations like camps, athletics carnivals, and school events without simply giving children a "leave pass". The importance of parent-school partnerships when supporting children through school-related challenges. Why managing parental anxiety and staying emotionally regulated can help children rebuild confidence and resilience. Helpful Resources: www.parenthopeproject.com.auhttps://www.jennybrown.info/The Parent Hope PodcastNew Book: The Parenting Paradox Australia Join the Conversation When your child faces discomfort or reluctance, how do you usually respond — do you tend to rescue, reassure, problem-solve, or pause? How can you support your child through challenges while still encouraging their independence and resilience? We'd love to hear your thoughts. What resonated most with you from this conversation, and how have you helped your child navigate moments of school reluctance or anxiety? 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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    38 mins
  • 72. Helping Neurodiverse Kids Shine: The Power of Hobbies

    72. 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
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