Podcasts

“Why do I need to repeat myself all the time? Why aren’t my children better listeners?” Often times when a parent complains their child is not listening what they really mean is, ‘my child is not obeying me’. Join Michele and I as we explore some key aspects about listening that will encourage open dialogue [...]

Building Resiliency in Children

by lolitaschmalenberg on January 22, 2013

Grab a coffee and join Michele and I as we discuss the importance of resiliency and introduce the key concepts to fostering this skill in your child. Click here for resiliency link  

Meet the Team

by lolitaschmalenberg on October 2, 2012

Curious about the two members to the Lower School Counselling Team? Well sit back as I introduce Michele Moskowitz and Jaime Wilde, our new lower school counselor Prep-2 and our new school psychologist.    

What to do About Worries?

by robertgrantham on December 14, 2011

Anxiety and stress are a normal part of every child’s life.  As parents and educators we can help students learn to cope and manage the stresses they face, so they develop functional habits and can deal with life’s challenges effectively.  This podcast is a summary of topics covered at a parent workshop in December 2011 [...]

How Guidance Supports the PSPE Curriculum

by lolitaschmalenberg on November 25, 2011

PSPE is a part of the curriculum at CDNIS. Join Rob and I as we explain Guidance’s role in supporting this component. In the second half of the podcast we also welcome three parents, Laura, Esther and Caroline as they share ideas for incorporating the PS into their child’s home life. Enjoy

What do Guidance Counsellors Do?

by lolitaschmalenberg on September 26, 2011

Take a moment to learn bit more about the LS Guidance Counsellors’day. In this informative podcast Lolita and Rob answer some of the common questions concerning the CDNIS Guidance Programme.How we support kids

The Importance of Playing

by lolitaschmalenberg on June 10, 2011

All over the world children play. Designated by the United Nations as a ‘right’ of every child we thought it would be timely before summer vacation, to remind parents about just how important play really is. Enjoy

What’s With This Behaviour?

by lolitaschmalenberg on March 31, 2011

Ever wonder why your kids behave the way they do? Check out this podcast on the underlying reasons that can motivate our children’s behaviour.

Avoiding Power Struggles Using the FLAC Method

by lolitaschmalenberg on March 29, 2011

Take a few minutes and listen to our podcast on the FLAC method. This is a practical approach to avoiding power struggles with your child.

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