http://feeds.tvo.org/tvoparents http://www.tvoparents.com Copyright 2010 OECA (TVO). All Rights Reserved. en-ca TVOParents.com Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Welcome to TVOParents.com, your very own community resource for advice, news, interactive tools, and the latest educational research. It's all designed to help you help your kids succeed in learning, and in life. TVOParents.com brings together parents, care-givers, and education experts from across the province in a welcoming, online community. Welcome to TVOParents.com, your very own community resource for advice, news, interactive tools, and the latest educational research. It's all designed to help you help your kids succeed in learning, and in life. TVOParents.com brings together parents, care-givers, and education experts from across the province in a welcoming, online community. Welcome to TVOParents.com, your very own community resource for advice, news, interactive tools, and the latest educational research. It's all designed to help you help your kids succeed in learning, and in life. TVOParents.com brings together parents, care-givers, and education experts from across the province in a welcoming, online community. TVO emma@tvo.org http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/images/tvoparentsaudio_02.jpg http://www.tvoparents.com Podcast 300 300 TVOParents.com Kathy Cassidy, a primary school teacher in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, on online safety, privacy, and etiquette. Kathy Cassidy, a primary school teacher in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, on online safety, privacy, and etiquette. Kathy Cassidy, a primary school teacher in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, on online safety, privacy, and etiquette. 00:01:35 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010804_48k.mp3 Tue, 21 May 2013 07:00:00 EST Parents & Education,Early Learning,Education,Literacy,School and Learning,reading and writing,how kids learn,technology,media arts and multimedia technology,media literacy,netiquette,Elementary (K-6) Kids & Family TVOParents.com Kathy Cassidy, a primary school teacher in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, on how parents can support their kids' digital literacy. Kathy Cassidy, a primary school teacher in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, on how parents can support their kids' digital literacy. Kathy Cassidy, a primary school teacher in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, on how parents can support their kids' digital literacy. 00:00:43 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010807_48k.mp3 Tue, 21 May 2013 07:00:00 EST Parents & Education,Early Learning,Education,Literacy,School and Learning,reading and writing,how kids learn,technology,media arts and multimedia technology,media literacy,netiquette,Elementary (K-6) Kids & Family TVOParents.com Kathy Cassidy, a primary school teacher in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, on how teachers can improve their own digital skills. Kathy Cassidy, a primary school teacher in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, on how teachers can improve their own digital skills. Kathy Cassidy, a primary school teacher in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, on how teachers can improve their own digital skills. 00:00:57 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010806_48k.mp3 Tue, 21 May 2013 07:00:00 EST Parents & Education,Early Learning,Education,Literacy,School and Learning,reading and writing,how kids learn,technology,media arts and multimedia technology,media literacy,netiquette,Elementary (K-6) Kids & Family TVOParents.com Kathy Cassidy, a primary school teacher in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, on digital literacy for grade one students. Kathy Cassidy, a primary school teacher in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, on digital literacy for grade one students. Kathy Cassidy, a primary school teacher in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, on digital literacy for grade one students. 00:00:54 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010805_48k.mp3 Tue, 21 May 2013 07:00:00 EST Parents & Education,Early Learning,Education,Literacy,School and Learning,reading and writing,how kids learn,technology,media arts and multimedia technology,media literacy,netiquette,Elementary (K-6) Kids & Family TVOParents.com Kathy Cassidy, a primary school teacher in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, on using blogs and Twitter with students in grades one and two. Kathy Cassidy, a primary school teacher in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, on using blogs and Twitter with students in grades one and two. Kathy Cassidy, a primary school teacher in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, on using blogs and Twitter with students in grades one and two. 00:04:03 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010803_48k.mp3 Tue, 21 May 2013 07:00:00 EST Parents & Education,Early Learning,Education,Literacy,School and Learning,reading and writing,how kids learn,technology,media arts and multimedia technology,media literacy,netiquette,Elementary (K-6) Kids & Family TVOParents.com Catherine Bruce of Trent University on how teachers can use digital technology in their classrooms. Catherine Bruce of Trent University on how teachers can use digital technology in their classrooms. Catherine Bruce of Trent University on how teachers can use digital technology in their classrooms. 00:01:52 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010781_48k.mp3 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:30:00 EST Digital Literacy,Parents and Education,Education,School and Learning,how kids learn,technology,mathematics,teacher,Pre-School,Elementary (K-6) Kids & Family TVOParents.com Catherine Bruce of Trent University on the ways kids should use digital technology to become the problem solvers of the future. Catherine Bruce of Trent University on the ways kids should use digital technology to become the problem solvers of the future. Catherine Bruce of Trent University on the ways kids should use digital technology to become the problem solvers of the future. 00:01:24 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010779_48k.mp3 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:30:00 EST Digital Literacy,Parents and Education,Education,School and Learning,how kids learn,technology,mathematics,teacher,Pre-School,Elementary (K-6) Kids & Family TVOParents.com Catherine Bruce of Trent University on how parents can effectively use digital technology with their kids. Catherine Bruce of Trent University on how parents can effectively use digital technology with their kids. Catherine Bruce of Trent University on how parents can effectively use digital technology with their kids. 00:01:23 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010782_48k.mp3 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:30:00 EST Digital Literacy,Parents and Education,Education,School and Learning,how kids learn,technology,mathematics,teacher,Pre-School,Elementary (K-6) Kids & Family TVOParents.com Catherine Bruce of Trent University explains how digital literacy helps kids think critically and share ideas. Catherine Bruce of Trent University explains how digital literacy helps kids think critically and share ideas. Catherine Bruce of Trent University explains how digital literacy helps kids think critically and share ideas. 00:01:21 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010780_48k.mp3 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:30:00 EST Digital Literacy,Parents and Education,Education,School and Learning,how kids learn,technology,mathematics,teacher,Pre-School,Elementary (K-6) Kids & Family TVOParents.com Catherine Bruce of Trent University on how digital technology like interactive whiteboards and iPads help kids learn math. Catherine Bruce of Trent University on how digital technology like interactive whiteboards and iPads help kids learn math. Catherine Bruce of Trent University on how digital technology like interactive whiteboards and iPads help kids learn math. 00:04:13 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010784_48k.mp3 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:30:00 EST Digital Literacy,Parents and Education,Education,School and Learning,how kids learn,technology,mathematics,teacher,Pre-School,Elementary (K-6) Kids & Family TVOParents.com Catherine Bruce of Trent University on the skills kids need to be successful in the digital word. Catherine Bruce of Trent University on the skills kids need to be successful in the digital word. Catherine Bruce of Trent University on the skills kids need to be successful in the digital word. 00:01:10 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010783_48k.mp3 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:30:00 EST Digital Literacy,Parents and Education,Education,School and Learning,how kids learn,technology,mathematics,teacher,Pre-School,Elementary (K-6) Kids & Family TVOParents.com Author Dustin Milligan talks about his book "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Lobster" which teaches kids about the right to freedom of expression. Author Dustin Milligan talks about his book "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Lobster" which teaches kids about the right to freedom of expression. Author Dustin Milligan talks about his book "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Lobster" which teaches kids about the right to freedom of expression. 00:00:59 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/011252_48k.mp3 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:00:00 EST Parents & Education,Curriculum,Literacy,Social Studies,Human Rights,Social Issues,Social Justice,Society,School and Learning,curriculum,raising good citizens,social skills,social issues,civics,K-12 (general) Kids & Family TVOParents.com Author Dustin Milligan talks about his book "Anne of Green Tomatoes" which teaches kids about the principles of safety and security. Author Dustin Milligan talks about his book "Anne of Green Tomatoes" which teaches kids about the principles of safety and security. Author Dustin Milligan talks about his book "Anne of Green Tomatoes" which teaches kids about the principles of safety and security. 00:01:35 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/011251_48k.mp3 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:00:00 EST Parents & Education,Curriculum,Literacy,Social Studies,Human Rights,Social Issues,Social Justice,Society,School and Learning,curriculum,raising good citizens,social skills,social issues,civics,K-12 (general) Kids & Family TVOParents.com Author Dustin Milligan talks about his book "The Case of the Missing Montreal Bagel" which teaches kids about the right to privacy. Author Dustin Milligan talks about his book "The Case of the Missing Montreal Bagel" which teaches kids about the right to privacy. Author Dustin Milligan talks about his book "The Case of the Missing Montreal Bagel" which teaches kids about the right to privacy. 00:01:16 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/011253_48k.mp3 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:00:00 EST Parents & Education,Curriculum,Literacy,Social Studies,Human Rights,Social Issues,Social Justice,Society,School and Learning,curriculum,raising good citizens,social skills,social issues,civics,K-12 (general) Kids & Family TVOParents.com Author Dustin Milligan talks about the 14 books in "The Charter for Children" series - each set in a different Canadian province or territory, highlighting a specific right or freedom. Author Dustin Milligan talks about the 14 books in "The Charter for Children" series - each set in a different Canadian province or territory, highlighting a specific right or freedom. Author Dustin Milligan talks about the 14 books in "The Charter for Children" series - each set in a different Canadian province or territory, highlighting a specific right or freedom. 00:01:09 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/011250_48k.mp3 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:00:00 EST Parents & Education,Curriculum,Literacy,Social Studies,Human Rights,Social Issues,Social Justice,Society,School and Learning,curriculum,raising good citizens,social skills,social issues,civics,K-12 (general) Kids & Family TVOParents.com Author Dustin Milligan on the importance of kids learning the basic principles of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms in his book series "The Charter for Children". Author Dustin Milligan on the importance of kids learning the basic principles of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms in his book series "The Charter for Children". Author Dustin Milligan on the importance of kids learning the basic principles of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms in his book series "The Charter for Children". 00:01:17 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/011249_48k.mp3 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:00:00 EST Parents & Education,Curriculum,Literacy,Social Studies,Human Rights,Social Issues,Social Justice,Society,School and Learning,curriculum,raising good citizens,social skills,social issues,civics,K-12 (general) Kids & Family TVOParents.com Award-winning kid's book author Claire Eamer on how an ordinary lunch can be the starting point for kids to learn about history and science. She's the author of "The World In Your Lunch Box: The Wacky History and Weird Science of Everyday Foods", a book illustrated by Sa Boothroyd. Award-winning kid's book author Claire Eamer on how an ordinary lunch can be the starting point for kids to learn about history and science. She's the author of "The World In Your Lunch Box: The Wacky History and Weird Science of Everyday Foods", a book illustrated by Sa Boothroyd. Award-winning kid's book author Claire Eamer on how an ordinary lunch can be the starting point for kids to learn about history and science. She's the author of "The World In Your Lunch Box: The Wacky History and Weird Science of Everyday Foods", a book illustrated by Sa Boothroyd. 00:04:49 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/012786_48k.mp3 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 07:00:00 EST Parents & Education,Literacy,Science,History,School and Learning,reading and writing,K-12 (general) Kids & Family TVOParents.com Claire Eamer, author of "The World in Your Lunch Box", on one of her favourite authors, Catherine Anthony Clark. Claire Eamer, author of "The World in Your Lunch Box", on one of her favourite authors, Catherine Anthony Clark. Claire Eamer, author of "The World in Your Lunch Box", on one of her favourite authors, Catherine Anthony Clark. 00:01:37 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/012787_48k.mp3 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 07:00:00 EST Parents & Education,Literacy,School and Learning,reading and writing,K-12 (general) Kids & Family TVOParents.com Claire Eamer, author of "The World in Your Lunch Box", recommends Elin Kelsey's "You Are Stardust" for young children. Claire Eamer, author of "The World in Your Lunch Box", recommends Elin Kelsey's "You Are Stardust" for young children. Claire Eamer, author of "The World in Your Lunch Box", recommends Elin Kelsey's "You Are Stardust" for young children. 00:01:15 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/012789_48k.mp3 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 07:00:00 EST Parents & Education,Literacy,Science,School and Learning,reading and writing,K-12 (general) Kids & Family TVOParents.com Claire Eamer, author of "The World in Your Lunch Box", offers her tip to parents on how to foster a love of reading in their children. Claire Eamer, author of "The World in Your Lunch Box", offers her tip to parents on how to foster a love of reading in their children. Claire Eamer, author of "The World in Your Lunch Box", offers her tip to parents on how to foster a love of reading in their children. 00:00:56 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/012788_48k.mp3 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 07:00:00 EST Parents & Education,Literacy,School and Learning,reading and writing,K-12 (general) Kids & Family TVOParents.com Kathryn Meisner, Director of Hive Toronto at the Mozilla Foundation, on digital literacy and making to learn at Hive Pop-Up events. Kathryn Meisner, Director of Hive Toronto at the Mozilla Foundation, on digital literacy and making to learn at Hive Pop-Up events. Kathryn Meisner, Director of Hive Toronto at the Mozilla Foundation, on digital literacy and making to learn at Hive Pop-Up events. 00:01:54 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/012738_48k.mp3 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:00:00 EST Business and Technology,Digital Literacy,Internet,Technology,Parents and Education,Literacy,School and Learning,how kids learn,technology,creativity,internet,K-12 (general) Kids & Family TVOParents.com The Executive Director of the Mozilla Foundation Mark Surman on the importance of digital literacy for kids. The Executive Director of the Mozilla Foundation Mark Surman on the importance of digital literacy for kids. The Executive Director of the Mozilla Foundation Mark Surman on the importance of digital literacy for kids. 00:01:23 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/011247_48k.mp3 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 09:00:00 EST Business and Technology,Digital Literacy,Internet,Technology,Parents and Education,Literacy,Parenting and Family,School and Learning,how kids learn,technology,creativity,internet,K-12 (general) Kids & Family TVOParents.com What do you look for in books for kids between the ages of two and five? OISE's Shelley Stagg Peterson and authors Ruth Ohi and Lana Button join Cheryl Jackson for a discussion on books for preschoolers. What do you look for in books for kids between the ages of two and five? OISE's Shelley Stagg Peterson and authors Ruth Ohi and Lana Button join Cheryl Jackson for a discussion on books for preschoolers. What do you look for in books for kids between the ages of two and five? OISE's Shelley Stagg Peterson and authors Ruth Ohi and Lana Button join Cheryl Jackson for a discussion on books for preschoolers. 00:13:12 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/011030_48k.mp3 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 09:00:00 EST Parents and Education,Early Learning,Literacy,Reading and Writing,Literature,School and Learning,early learning,books,early childhood education,literacy,reading,Pre-School Kids & Family TVOParents.com Holland-Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital school opens the doors to its reverse integration classroom, where able-bodied children from the classroom join friends with special needs for Junior and Senior Kindergarten. Holland-Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital school opens the doors to its reverse integration classroom, where able-bodied children from the classroom join friends with special needs for Junior and Senior Kindergarten. Holland-Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital school opens the doors to its reverse integration classroom, where able-bodied children from the classroom join friends with special needs for Junior and Senior Kindergarten. 00:06:18 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/011241_48k.mp3 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:54:00 EST Holland,Bloorview,Rehabilitation,special needs,kindergarten,health and development Kids & Family TVOParents.com Chaya Kulkarni, Director, Infant Mental Health Promotion, Hospital for Sick Children describes the difference between bullying and aggression in pre-schoolers, what's normal and what parents can do to minimize aggression. Chaya Kulkarni, Director, Infant Mental Health Promotion, Hospital for Sick Children describes the difference between bullying and aggression in pre-schoolers, what's normal and what parents can do to minimize aggression. Chaya Kulkarni, Director, Infant Mental Health Promotion, Hospital for Sick Children describes the difference between bullying and aggression in pre-schoolers, what's normal and what parents can do to minimize aggression. 00:09:40 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/011053_48k.mp3 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:00:00 EST social and emotional,parenting,aggression,Hospital for Sick Kids Kids & Family TVOParents.com TVOParents Book Club discusses favourite books to enjoy over the holidays TVOParents Book Club discusses favourite books to enjoy over the holidays TVOParents Book Club discusses favourite books to enjoy over the holidays 00:13:27 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/011057_48k.mp3 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:00:00 EST Books Holidays Children Literature Reading Parents Families Kids & Family TVOParents.com Rotman School of Management Dean Roger Martin discusses his integrative thinking model and how it can be used in classrooms. Rotman School of Management Dean Roger Martin discusses his integrative thinking model and how it can be used in classrooms. Rotman School of Management Dean Roger Martin discusses his integrative thinking model and how it can be used in classrooms. 00:10:40 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/011235_48k.mp3 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:00:00 EST Schools,Classrooms,Problem Solving,Critical Thinking Kids & Family TVOParents.com Joe Mazza, Principal of Knapp Elementary near Philidelphia, discusses how using technology and social media has helped him to engage parents. Joe Mazza, Principal of Knapp Elementary near Philidelphia, discusses how using technology and social media has helped him to engage parents. Joe Mazza, Principal of Knapp Elementary near Philidelphia, discusses how using technology and social media has helped him to engage parents. 00:10:37 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/011236_48k.mp3 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:00:00 EST Parents,Engagement,Schools,Technology Kids & Family TVOParents.com Greg Green, Principal of Clintondale High School in Michigan, discusses how his flipped classroom model has benefited his students. Greg Green, Principal of Clintondale High School in Michigan, discusses how his flipped classroom model has benefited his students. Greg Green, Principal of Clintondale High School in Michigan, discusses how his flipped classroom model has benefited his students. 00:09:49 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/011237_48k.mp3 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:00:00 EST Classroom,Schools,Homework,Achievement Kids & Family TVOParents.com A TVOParents Book Club Panel discusses non-traditional families in Children's Literature and offers recommendations for parents and children. A TVOParents Book Club Panel discusses non-traditional families in Children's Literature and offers recommendations for parents and children. A TVOParents Book Club Panel discusses non-traditional families in Children's Literature and offers recommendations for parents and children. 00:13:20 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/011056_48k.mp3 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:00:00 EST Parents Reading Literacy Families Gay Marriage Kids & Family TVOParents.com Reading, writing and math are important literacies. The Executive Director of the Mozilla Foundation Mark Surman believes digital literacy is the fourth literacy in 21st century learning. Reading, writing and math are important literacies. The Executive Director of the Mozilla Foundation Mark Surman believes digital literacy is the fourth literacy in 21st century learning. Reading, writing and math are important literacies. The Executive Director of the Mozilla Foundation Mark Surman believes digital literacy is the fourth literacy in 21st century learning. 00:08:00 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/011060_48k.mp3 Thu, 01 Nov 2012 07:00:00 EST Business & Technology,Digital Literacy,Internet,Technology,Parents & Education,Literacy,Media Literacy,School and Learning,how kids learn,technology,Elementary (K-6),Secondary (7-12),K-12 (general) Kids & Family TVOParents.com Darlene Ciuffetelli Parker, Associate Professor at Brock University, discusses her thoughts on what children need to succeed. Darlene Ciuffetelli Parker, Associate Professor at Brock University, discusses her thoughts on what children need to succeed. Darlene Ciuffetelli Parker, Associate Professor at Brock University, discusses her thoughts on what children need to succeed. 00:01:12 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/011047_48k.mp3 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 16:00:00 EST Poverty Children School Achievement Family Parenting Kids & Family TVOParents.com Avvy Go of Colour of Poverty discusses race and poverty and their connection to student achievement. Avvy Go of Colour of Poverty discusses race and poverty and their connection to student achievement. Avvy Go of Colour of Poverty discusses race and poverty and their connection to student achievement. 00:10:22 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/011045_48k.mp3 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 16:00:00 EST Poverty Race Schools Achievement Income Equity Kids & Family TVOParents.com Darlene Ciuffetelli Parker, Associate Professor at Brock University and author of a report on Poverty in Ontario schools discusses the prevalence of poverty among Ontario students. Darlene Ciuffetelli Parker, Associate Professor at Brock University and author of a report on Poverty in Ontario schools discusses the prevalence of poverty among Ontario students. Darlene Ciuffetelli Parker, Associate Professor at Brock University and author of a report on Poverty in Ontario schools discusses the prevalence of poverty among Ontario students. 00:13:22 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/011050_48k.mp3 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 16:00:00 EST Poverty Education Schools Income Economy Ontario Kids & Family TVOParents.com Avvy Go of Colour of Poverty discusses her thoughts on what children need to succeed. Avvy Go of Colour of Poverty discusses her thoughts on what children need to succeed. Avvy Go of Colour of Poverty discusses her thoughts on what children need to succeed. 00:02:53 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/011048_48k.mp3 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 16:00:00 EST Children School Achievement Parenting Success Kids & Family TVOParents.com Why do kids like scary books? What do they learn from them? When should kids start reading scary books? How do parents know when a book is too scary? Author Jeff Szpirglas, librarian Linda Ludke and psychologist Oren Amitay join Cheryl Jackson. Why do kids like scary books? What do they learn from them? When should kids start reading scary books? How do parents know when a book is too scary? Author Jeff Szpirglas, librarian Linda Ludke and psychologist Oren Amitay join Cheryl Jackson. Why do kids like scary books? What do they learn from them? When should kids start reading scary books? How do parents know when a book is too scary? Author Jeff Szpirglas, librarian Linda Ludke and psychologist Oren Amitay join Cheryl Jackson. 00:13:48 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/011031_48k.mp3 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 07:00:00 EST Parents & Education,Reading & Writing,School and Learning,reading and writing,literacy,psychology,reading,Pre-School,K-12 (general) Kids & Family TVOParents.com Poet Dennis Lee is famous for "Alligator Pie". He is the author of popular poetry collections including: "Alligator Pie", ,Garbage Delight,, ,Bubblegum Delicious, and ,the Ice Cream Store,. Cheryl Jackson interviewed him at Word on the Street. Poet Dennis Lee is famous for "Alligator Pie". He is the author of popular poetry collections including: "Alligator Pie", ,Garbage Delight,, ,Bubblegum Delicious, and ,the Ice Cream Store,. Cheryl Jackson interviewed him at Word on the Street. Poet Dennis Lee is famous for "Alligator Pie". He is the author of popular poetry collections including: "Alligator Pie", ,Garbage Delight,, ,Bubblegum Delicious, and ,the Ice Cream Store,. Cheryl Jackson interviewed him at Word on the Street. 00:07:24 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/011038_48k.mp3 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 09:00:00 EST Parents & Education,Arts & Creativity,Literacy,Reading & Writing,Toronto,School and Learning,reading and writing,the arts,literacy,Pre-School,Elementary (K-6) Kids & Family TVOParents.com Singer-songwriter Jill Barber is well known for her music. She's also the author of a kid's book, entitled "Baby's Lullaby", and an advocate of early literacy. TVOParents Host Cheryl Jackson interviewed her on the TVOKids Stage at Word on the Street. Singer-songwriter Jill Barber is well known for her music. She's also the author of a kid's book, entitled "Baby's Lullaby", and an advocate of early literacy. TVOParents Host Cheryl Jackson interviewed her on the TVOKids Stage at Word on the Street. Singer-songwriter Jill Barber is well known for her music. She's also the author of a kid's book, entitled "Baby's Lullaby", and an advocate of early literacy. TVOParents Host Cheryl Jackson interviewed her on the TVOKids Stage at Word on the Street. 00:04:54 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/011040_48k.mp3 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 09:00:00 EST Parents & Education,Arts & Creativity,Literacy,Reading & Writing,Toronto,School and Learning,reading and writing,the arts,literacy,Pre-School,Elementary (K-6) Kids & Family TVOParents.com Kyo Maclear is the author of several books including her latest children's book "Virginia Wolf". TVOParents Host Cheryl Jackson interviewed her at Word on the Street. Kyo Maclear is the author of several books including her latest children's book "Virginia Wolf". TVOParents Host Cheryl Jackson interviewed her at Word on the Street. Kyo Maclear is the author of several books including her latest children's book "Virginia Wolf". TVOParents Host Cheryl Jackson interviewed her at Word on the Street. 00:05:43 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/011039_48k.mp3 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 09:00:00 EST Parents & Education,Arts & Creativity,Literacy,Reading & Writing,Toronto,School and Learning,reading and writing,the arts,literacy,Pre-School,Elementary (K-6) Kids & Family TVOParents.com Singer-songerwriter Jill Barber and TVOKids' Jay perform at Word on the Street. Singer-songerwriter Jill Barber and TVOKids' Jay perform at Word on the Street. Singer-songerwriter Jill Barber and TVOKids' Jay perform at Word on the Street. 00:09:28 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/011041_48k.mp3 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 09:00:00 EST Parents & Education,Arts & Creativity,Literacy,Reading & Writing,Toronto,School and Learning,reading and writing,the arts,literacy,Pre-School,Elementary (K-6) Kids & Family TVOParents.com Singer-songwriter Jill Barber sings "Baby's Lullaby", a song she made into a kid's board book. She performed at Word on the Street in Toronto. Singer-songwriter Jill Barber sings "Baby's Lullaby", a song she made into a kid's board book. She performed at Word on the Street in Toronto. Singer-songwriter Jill Barber sings "Baby's Lullaby", a song she made into a kid's board book. She performed at Word on the Street in Toronto. 00:04:16 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/011042_48k.mp3 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 09:00:00 EST Parents & Education,Arts & Creativity,Literacy,Reading & Writing,Toronto,School and Learning,reading and writing,the arts,literacy,Pre-School,Elementary (K-6) Kids & Family TVOParents.com Poet Dennis Lee recites his well-loved poem "Alligator Pie" at Word on the Street. He was joined on the TVOKids Stage by TVOParents host Cheryl Jackson. Poet Dennis Lee recites his well-loved poem "Alligator Pie" at Word on the Street. He was joined on the TVOKids Stage by TVOParents host Cheryl Jackson. Poet Dennis Lee recites his well-loved poem "Alligator Pie" at Word on the Street. He was joined on the TVOKids Stage by TVOParents host Cheryl Jackson. 00:02:17 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/011037_48k.mp3 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 09:00:00 EST Parents & Education,Arts & Creativity,Literacy,Reading & Writing,Toronto,School and Learning,reading and writing,the arts,literacy,Pre-School,Elementary (K-6) Kids & Family TVOParents.com Sibling rivalry happens when kids feel envy, jealousy or resentment, and can lead to arguments, fights, and competition for attention and power. What can parents do to keep the peace? Dr. Oren Amitay, a registered psychologist and a lecturer at Ryerson University, joins Cheryl Jackson to discuss sibling rivalry. Sibling rivalry happens when kids feel envy, jealousy or resentment, and can lead to arguments, fights, and competition for attention and power. What can parents do to keep the peace? Dr. Oren Amitay, a registered psychologist and a lecturer at Ryerson University, joins Cheryl Jackson to discuss sibling rivalry. Sibling rivalry happens when kids feel envy, jealousy or resentment, and can lead to arguments, fights, and competition for attention and power. What can parents do to keep the peace? Dr. Oren Amitay, a registered psychologist and a lecturer at Ryerson University, joins Cheryl Jackson to discuss sibling rivalry. 00:13:20 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010974_48k.mp3 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:04:00 EST Parents & Education,Health & Family,Parenting & Family,psychology,parenting and family,parenting,personal and social development,relationships,Pre-School,Elementary (K-6),Secondary (7-12),K-12 (general) Kids & Family TVOParents.com How can you incorporate literacy into everyday family activities? ABC Life Literacy President Margaret Eaton gives us tips. How can you incorporate literacy into everyday family activities? ABC Life Literacy President Margaret Eaton gives us tips. How can you incorporate literacy into everyday family activities? ABC Life Literacy President Margaret Eaton gives us tips. 00:11:14 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010959_48k.mp3 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:33:00 EST Margaret Eaton,literacy,ABC Life Literacy Canada,reading,books,story,storytime,parents,family,writing,children,kids,math,counting Kids & Family TVOParents.com Graphic novelist Jeff Smith and a panel of experts discuss whether or not graphic novels are good enough for the classroom. Graphic novelist Jeff Smith and a panel of experts discuss whether or not graphic novels are good enough for the classroom. Graphic novelist Jeff Smith and a panel of experts discuss whether or not graphic novels are good enough for the classroom. 00:16:25 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010958_48k.mp3 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:46:00 EST parents & education,reading & writing,reading,story,engagement,school and Learning,Jeff,Smith,Larry,Swartz,Mahtab,Narsimhan Kids & Family TVOParents.com The new Minister of Education opened the 2011 People for Education conference. It was her inaugural speech in the new portfolio. The new Minister of Education opened the 2011 People for Education conference. It was her inaugural speech in the new portfolio. The new Minister of Education opened the 2011 People for Education conference. It was her inaugural speech in the new portfolio. 00:13:37 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010948_48k.mp3 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:15:00 EST education,ministry,policy,Broten,school and learning,parents and education Kids & Family TVOParents.com Annie Kidder speaks at the end of the first day of the 2011 conference at York University. The 15th annual conference explores the issues facing the public education system in Ontario. Annie Kidder speaks at the end of the first day of the 2011 conference at York University. The 15th annual conference explores the issues facing the public education system in Ontario. Annie Kidder speaks at the end of the first day of the 2011 conference at York University. The 15th annual conference explores the issues facing the public education system in Ontario. 00:10:39 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010947_48k.mp3 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:15:00 EST education,policy,ministry,school and learning,school system Kids & Family TVOParents.com What is the one book kids must read before they leave childhood? This was the question we asked for our TVOParents contest. Children's literature experts Itah Sadu, Deidre Baker and Ken Setterington weigh in on the list and give their own suggestions. What is the one book kids must read before they leave childhood? This was the question we asked for our TVOParents contest. Children's literature experts Itah Sadu, Deidre Baker and Ken Setterington weigh in on the list and give their own suggestions. What is the one book kids must read before they leave childhood? This was the question we asked for our TVOParents contest. Children's literature experts Itah Sadu, Deidre Baker and Ken Setterington weigh in on the list and give their own suggestions. 00:16:11 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010955_48k.mp3 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:15:00 EST School and learning,reading and writing,books,children's literature,stories,book club,Ken Settington,Itah Sadu,Deirdre Baker,literacy,children,library,reading,classics Kids & Family TVOParents.com Bullying prevention specialist, Lorna Blumen, talks about her new book, "The Bullying Epidemic" in which she argues that bullying isn't just a schoolyard problem, but a reflection of broader societal values that foster bullying. Bullying prevention specialist, Lorna Blumen, talks about her new book, "The Bullying Epidemic" in which she argues that bullying isn't just a schoolyard problem, but a reflection of broader societal values that foster bullying. Bullying prevention specialist, Lorna Blumen, talks about her new book, "The Bullying Epidemic" in which she argues that bullying isn't just a schoolyard problem, but a reflection of broader societal values that foster bullying. 00:17:10 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010954_48k.mp3 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:15:00 EST social and emotional,blumen,bullying,education,safety,school policy Kids & Family TVOParents.com Pasi Sahlberg has worked as teacher, teacher-educator, policy advisor and director in Finland and served the World Bank and the European Commission as an education specialist. He sits down for a one on one conversation with Cheryl Jackson. Pasi Sahlberg has worked as teacher, teacher-educator, policy advisor and director in Finland and served the World Bank and the European Commission as an education specialist. He sits down for a one on one conversation with Cheryl Jackson. Pasi Sahlberg has worked as teacher, teacher-educator, policy advisor and director in Finland and served the World Bank and the European Commission as an education specialist. He sits down for a one on one conversation with Cheryl Jackson. 00:16:00 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010945_48k.mp3 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:15:00 EST Finland,parents and education,school system,reform,testing Kids & Family TVOParents.com Rick Salutin talks about the pros and mostly cons of school choice and the potential dangers to the Ontario public school system. Rick Salutin talks about the pros and mostly cons of school choice and the potential dangers to the Ontario public school system. Rick Salutin talks about the pros and mostly cons of school choice and the potential dangers to the Ontario public school system. 00:13:29 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010946_48k.mp3 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:15:00 EST alternative,education,policy,parents and education,school system Kids & Family TVOParents.com Ben Levin, a professor at OISE (UofT), and renowned education expert, speaks with Cheryl Jackson about the importance of improving what's working, and researching what needs changing. Ben Levin, a professor at OISE (UofT), and renowned education expert, speaks with Cheryl Jackson about the importance of improving what's working, and researching what needs changing. Ben Levin, a professor at OISE (UofT), and renowned education expert, speaks with Cheryl Jackson about the importance of improving what's working, and researching what needs changing. 00:11:49 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010944_48k.mp3 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:15:00 EST Ben,Levin,parents and education,school system,reform,policy,education Kids & Family TVOParents.com Author and playwright Drew Hayden Taylor is an Ojibway from Curve Lake First Nation. He uses humour to describe the experience of First Nations people on and off the reserve. He was at the IFOA's Aboriginal Authors Festival in Barrie. Author and playwright Drew Hayden Taylor is an Ojibway from Curve Lake First Nation. He uses humour to describe the experience of First Nations people on and off the reserve. He was at the IFOA's Aboriginal Authors Festival in Barrie. Author and playwright Drew Hayden Taylor is an Ojibway from Curve Lake First Nation. He uses humour to describe the experience of First Nations people on and off the reserve. He was at the IFOA's Aboriginal Authors Festival in Barrie. 00:15:57 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010941_48k.mp3 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 08:00:00 EST Aboriginal,Author,Writing,IFOA Kids & Family TVOParents.com Author Joseph Boyden explores the aboriginal experience in much of his writing. He has written novels like "Three Day Road" and the Giller Prize Winning "Through Black Spruce", as well as the non-fictional account of Louis Riel and Gabriel Dumont. He was at the IFOA's Aboriginal Authors Festival in Barrie. Author Joseph Boyden explores the aboriginal experience in much of his writing. He has written novels like "Three Day Road" and the Giller Prize Winning "Through Black Spruce", as well as the non-fictional account of Louis Riel and Gabriel Dumont. He was at the IFOA's Aboriginal Authors Festival in Barrie. Author Joseph Boyden explores the aboriginal experience in much of his writing. He has written novels like "Three Day Road" and the Giller Prize Winning "Through Black Spruce", as well as the non-fictional account of Louis Riel and Gabriel Dumont. He was at the IFOA's Aboriginal Authors Festival in Barrie. 00:16:26 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010942_48k.mp3 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 08:00:00 EST Aboriginal,Author,Writing,IFOA Kids & Family TVOParents.com Madeleine Thien wanted to be a writer at a very young age. The daughter of Malaysian-Chinese immigrants, she has published short stories and novels about the immigrant experience in Canada. Her latest novel is "Dogs at the Perimeter". Madeleine Thien wanted to be a writer at a very young age. The daughter of Malaysian-Chinese immigrants, she has published short stories and novels about the immigrant experience in Canada. Her latest novel is "Dogs at the Perimeter". Madeleine Thien wanted to be a writer at a very young age. The daughter of Malaysian-Chinese immigrants, she has published short stories and novels about the immigrant experience in Canada. Her latest novel is "Dogs at the Perimeter". 00:17:34 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010943_48k.mp3 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 08:00:00 EST IFOA,Immigrant,Author,Writing Kids & Family TVOParents.com Ontario's first aboriginal Lieutenant-Governor James Bartleman discusses his latest book inspired by the fallout of colonization and residential schools with TVOParents host Cheryl Jackson. Ontario's first aboriginal Lieutenant-Governor James Bartleman discusses his latest book inspired by the fallout of colonization and residential schools with TVOParents host Cheryl Jackson. Ontario's first aboriginal Lieutenant-Governor James Bartleman discusses his latest book inspired by the fallout of colonization and residential schools with TVOParents host Cheryl Jackson. 00:18:59 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010933_48k.mp3 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:46:00 EST James,Bartleman,book,children,depression,suicide,youth,literacy Kids & Family TVOParents.com Canadian author and Officer of the Order of Canada, Jane Urquhart discusses her new book and the importance of literacy to her kids and grandchild. Canadian author and Officer of the Order of Canada, Jane Urquhart discusses her new book and the importance of literacy to her kids and grandchild. Canadian author and Officer of the Order of Canada, Jane Urquhart discusses her new book and the importance of literacy to her kids and grandchild. 00:17:19 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010934_48k.mp3 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:46:00 EST Jane,Urquhart,book,literacy,International,Festival,Authors,children,books Kids & Family TVOParents.com Giller Prize-winning author Johanna Skibsrud discusses her new book of short stories and how parents can help encourage a love of reading in their children. Giller Prize-winning author Johanna Skibsrud discusses her new book of short stories and how parents can help encourage a love of reading in their children. Giller Prize-winning author Johanna Skibsrud discusses her new book of short stories and how parents can help encourage a love of reading in their children. 00:16:17 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010935_48k.mp3 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:46:00 EST johanna,skibsrud,books,stories,literacy,children Kids & Family TVOParents.com Nanishnabe Aski Nation Grand Chief Stan Beardy tells the tale of a small boy who came into his life after the death of his teenaged son. Nanishnabe Aski Nation Grand Chief Stan Beardy tells the tale of a small boy who came into his life after the death of his teenaged son. Nanishnabe Aski Nation Grand Chief Stan Beardy tells the tale of a small boy who came into his life after the death of his teenaged son. 00:04:02 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010939_48k.mp3 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:46:00 EST grand,chief,stan,beardy,angel,boy,death,thunder,bay Kids & Family TVOParents.com Nanishnabe Aski Nation Grand Chief Stan Beardy discusses the lack of funding for full day kindergarten for aboriginal children on reserves. Nanishnabe Aski Nation Grand Chief Stan Beardy discusses the lack of funding for full day kindergarten for aboriginal children on reserves. Nanishnabe Aski Nation Grand Chief Stan Beardy discusses the lack of funding for full day kindergarten for aboriginal children on reserves. 00:05:39 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010938_48k.mp3 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:46:00 EST full,day,kindergarten,chief,stan,beardy,reserves,aboriginal Kids & Family TVOParents.com Giller Prize-winning author Johanna Skibsrud shares her experiences working with at-risk youth on a literacy project in the NWT. Giller Prize-winning author Johanna Skibsrud shares her experiences working with at-risk youth on a literacy project in the NWT. Giller Prize-winning author Johanna Skibsrud shares her experiences working with at-risk youth on a literacy project in the NWT. 00:02:36 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010936_48k.mp3 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:46:00 EST Johanna,Skibsrud,International,Festival,Authors,book,children,aboriginal,at-risk Kids & Family TVOParents.com Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Stan Beardy discusses the aboriginal youth mental health and suicide crisis with TVOParents host Cheryl Jackson. Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Stan Beardy discusses the aboriginal youth mental health and suicide crisis with TVOParents host Cheryl Jackson. Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Stan Beardy discusses the aboriginal youth mental health and suicide crisis with TVOParents host Cheryl Jackson. 00:12:51 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010937_48k.mp3 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:46:00 EST grand,chief,stan,beardy,youth,crisis,depression,suicide Kids & Family TVOParents.com Our book club discusses the best of books for kids, and about kids, with special needs. Our book club discusses the best of books for kids, and about kids, with special needs. Our book club discusses the best of books for kids, and about kids, with special needs. 00:17:04 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010928_48k.mp3 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:42:00 EST special,needs,literacy,books,children,reading Kids & Family TVOParents.com After her own childhood experience with special education, PhD candidate Jagjeet Kaur Gill is exploring what happens to diverse students when it comes to special ed. Are they misdiagnosed more often? Are they missed altogether? Do their parents truly understand the meaning of special education? After her own childhood experience with special education, PhD candidate Jagjeet Kaur Gill is exploring what happens to diverse students when it comes to special ed. Are they misdiagnosed more often? Are they missed altogether? Do their parents truly understand the meaning of special education? After her own childhood experience with special education, PhD candidate Jagjeet Kaur Gill is exploring what happens to diverse students when it comes to special ed. Are they misdiagnosed more often? Are they missed altogether? Do their parents truly understand the meaning of special education? 00:14:12 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010929_48k.mp3 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:42:00 EST Special Needs,ESL,Racism Kids & Family TVOParents.com Children's Author Patricia Storms discusses her book "The Pirate and the Penguin". Children's Author Patricia Storms discusses her book "The Pirate and the Penguin". Children's Author Patricia Storms discusses her book "The Pirate and the Penguin". 00:08:35 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010932_48k.mp3 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:00:00 EST Reading,Literacy,Books,Children Kids & Family TVOParents.com Author Mahtab Narsimhan discusses her new children's book "The Tiffin". Author Mahtab Narsimhan discusses her new children's book "The Tiffin". Author Mahtab Narsimhan discusses her new children's book "The Tiffin". 00:08:43 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010930_48k.mp3 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:00:00 EST Reading,Books,Children,Literacy Kids & Family TVOParents.com Author Shane Peacock discusses "The Boy Sherlock Holmes" Series for children. Author Shane Peacock discusses "The Boy Sherlock Holmes" Series for children. Author Shane Peacock discusses "The Boy Sherlock Holmes" Series for children. 00:08:13 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010931_48k.mp3 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:00:00 EST Books,Literacy,Reading,Children Kids & Family TVOParents.com Homework can be stressful and may not even help your child learn, so several school boards have changed their policies. We tell you why and what to expect. Homework can be stressful and may not even help your child learn, so several school boards have changed their policies. We tell you why and what to expect. Homework can be stressful and may not even help your child learn, so several school boards have changed their policies. We tell you why and what to expect. 00:13:54 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010924_48k.mp3 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:33:00 EST Linda Cameron,OISE,students,teachers,parents,kids,children,homework,grades,elementary school,stress,guidelines Kids & Family TVOParents.com Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital gives people with disabilities the opportunity to tell their own stories in a video and photo contest called ,filmpossible". Cheryl Jackson interviews contest judge Karen Shopsowitz and video contest winner Denise Wilson. Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital gives people with disabilities the opportunity to tell their own stories in a video and photo contest called ,filmpossible". Cheryl Jackson interviews contest judge Karen Shopsowitz and video contest winner Denise Wilson. Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital gives people with disabilities the opportunity to tell their own stories in a video and photo contest called ,filmpossible". Cheryl Jackson interviews contest judge Karen Shopsowitz and video contest winner Denise Wilson. 00:13:01 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010925_48k.mp3 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:50:00 EST filmpossible,Holland Bloorview,disability,film Kids & Family TVOParents.com Astronaut and mother-of-two Julie Payette talks about kids, science and parenting with TVOParents host Cheryl Jackson. Astronaut and mother-of-two Julie Payette talks about kids, science and parenting with TVOParents host Cheryl Jackson. Astronaut and mother-of-two Julie Payette talks about kids, science and parenting with TVOParents host Cheryl Jackson. 00:09:17 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010926_48k.mp3 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:46:00 EST Julie,Payette,astronaut,parenting,science,space,boys,girls,TVOParents,Cheryl,Jackson,Perimeter,Institute,physics Kids & Family TVOParents.com Astronaut and mother-of-two Julie Payette talks about what homework time is like in her house with TVOParents host Cheryl Jackson. Astronaut and mother-of-two Julie Payette talks about what homework time is like in her house with TVOParents host Cheryl Jackson. Astronaut and mother-of-two Julie Payette talks about what homework time is like in her house with TVOParents host Cheryl Jackson. 00:00:31 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010927_48k.mp3 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:46:00 EST Astronaut,Julie,Payette,homework,school,kids,science,Cheryl,Jackson Kids & Family TVOParents.com Children's Author Rukhsana Khan, Social Worker Lynne Steffy and children's literature expert Deirdre Baker discuss books that are helpful for children who are facing transition. Children's Author Rukhsana Khan, Social Worker Lynne Steffy and children's literature expert Deirdre Baker discuss books that are helpful for children who are facing transition. Children's Author Rukhsana Khan, Social Worker Lynne Steffy and children's literature expert Deirdre Baker discuss books that are helpful for children who are facing transition. 00:13:49 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010922_48k.mp3 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 09:29:00 EST Immigrant,Newcomer,Literacy,Reading,Research,Teacher,Therapy,Parent,Child,Books,Transitions,Family,Counselling Kids & Family TVOParents.com What should you do if your child says she hates her teacher? Should you call the school and have her moved to another class? Should you ignore her complaining? Psychologist and parent Jessica Cooperman gives her advice on how to deal with this all-too-common problem. What should you do if your child says she hates her teacher? Should you call the school and have her moved to another class? Should you ignore her complaining? Psychologist and parent Jessica Cooperman gives her advice on how to deal with this all-too-common problem. What should you do if your child says she hates her teacher? Should you call the school and have her moved to another class? Should you ignore her complaining? Psychologist and parent Jessica Cooperman gives her advice on how to deal with this all-too-common problem. 00:12:06 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010921_48k.mp3 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:33:00 EST Jessica Cooperman,psychologist,school,student,child,children,teacher,complain,hate,parent,parenting Kids & Family TVOParents.com TVOparents.com host Cheryl Jackson goes for a tour of Science North and Dynamic Eart in Sudbury to find out about experiential and play-based learning opportunities. TVOparents.com host Cheryl Jackson goes for a tour of Science North and Dynamic Eart in Sudbury to find out about experiential and play-based learning opportunities. TVOparents.com host Cheryl Jackson goes for a tour of Science North and Dynamic Eart in Sudbury to find out about experiential and play-based learning opportunities. 00:12:36 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010918_48k.mp3 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:46:00 EST Cheryl,Jackson,Science,North,Dynamic,Earth,Sudbury,experiential,play,learning,education Kids & Family TVOParents.com TVOParents host Cheryl Jackson interviews Dr. Bruce Ferguson, director of the Hospital for Sick Children`s Community Health Systems Resource Group about kids`mental health. TVOParents host Cheryl Jackson interviews Dr. Bruce Ferguson, director of the Hospital for Sick Children`s Community Health Systems Resource Group about kids`mental health. TVOParents host Cheryl Jackson interviews Dr. Bruce Ferguson, director of the Hospital for Sick Children`s Community Health Systems Resource Group about kids`mental health. 00:15:49 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010917_48k.mp3 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 14:46:00 EST mental,health,children,bruce,ferguson,cheryl,jackson,depression,anxiety,hospital,sick Kids & Family TVOParents.com Sarah Cannon of the Parents for Children's Mental Health and Catherine Fife of the Ontario Public School Boards' Association give closing remarks for the Summit on Children and Youth Mental Health. Sarah Cannon of the Parents for Children's Mental Health and Catherine Fife of the Ontario Public School Boards' Association give closing remarks for the Summit on Children and Youth Mental Health. Sarah Cannon of the Parents for Children's Mental Health and Catherine Fife of the Ontario Public School Boards' Association give closing remarks for the Summit on Children and Youth Mental Health. 00:16:53 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010916_48k.mp3 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 10:32:00 EST mental,health,children,youth Kids & Family TVOParents.com The Summit on Children and Youth Mental Health opens with greetings from organizers and the Minister of Children and Youth Services. This is followed by the Youth-Family Panel and a Q-and-A period exploring experiences with mental health issues. The Summit on Children and Youth Mental Health opens with greetings from organizers and the Minister of Children and Youth Services. This is followed by the Youth-Family Panel and a Q-and-A period exploring experiences with mental health issues. The Summit on Children and Youth Mental Health opens with greetings from organizers and the Minister of Children and Youth Services. This is followed by the Youth-Family Panel and a Q-and-A period exploring experiences with mental health issues. 01:16:38 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010910_48k.mp3 Sat, 11 Jun 2011 10:32:00 EST mental health,child,development,youth Kids & Family TVOParents.com Dr. Bruce Ferguson of the Hospital for Sick Children speaks about developing strategies to guide the ongoing work of the Coalition for Children and Youth Mental Health. Dr. Bruce Ferguson of the Hospital for Sick Children speaks about developing strategies to guide the ongoing work of the Coalition for Children and Youth Mental Health. Dr. Bruce Ferguson of the Hospital for Sick Children speaks about developing strategies to guide the ongoing work of the Coalition for Children and Youth Mental Health. 00:15:33 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010912_48k.mp3 Sat, 11 Jun 2011 10:32:00 EST mental health,children,youth Kids & Family TVOParents.com Award-winning broadcaster Valerie Pringle speaks about her family experience with mental health issues. She advocates to promote care and understanding for those with mental health issues. She takes audience questions. Award-winning broadcaster Valerie Pringle speaks about her family experience with mental health issues. She advocates to promote care and understanding for those with mental health issues. She takes audience questions. Award-winning broadcaster Valerie Pringle speaks about her family experience with mental health issues. She advocates to promote care and understanding for those with mental health issues. She takes audience questions. 00:49:07 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010911_48k.mp3 Sat, 11 Jun 2011 10:32:00 EST Mental Health,health,children,youth Kids & Family TVOParents.com The youth-led, elder mentored organization Elevated Grounds performs Stress-N. It's a dramatic production that explores how youth perceive and cope with mental disorders. The youth-led, elder mentored organization Elevated Grounds performs Stress-N. It's a dramatic production that explores how youth perceive and cope with mental disorders. The youth-led, elder mentored organization Elevated Grounds performs Stress-N. It's a dramatic production that explores how youth perceive and cope with mental disorders. 00:20:53 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010914_48k.mp3 Sat, 11 Jun 2011 10:32:00 EST Arts,Mental health,Children,Youth,health Kids & Family TVOParents.com Senator Michael Kirby speaks about the next steps to influence integrated public policy that will bring positive and sustained change for children, youth and families with mental heatlh issues. After his talk, he takes questions from the audience. Senator Michael Kirby speaks about the next steps to influence integrated public policy that will bring positive and sustained change for children, youth and families with mental heatlh issues. After his talk, he takes questions from the audience. Senator Michael Kirby speaks about the next steps to influence integrated public policy that will bring positive and sustained change for children, youth and families with mental heatlh issues. After his talk, he takes questions from the audience. 00:37:23 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010913_48k.mp3 Sat, 11 Jun 2011 10:32:00 EST mental health,health,child,youth Kids & Family TVOParents.com Members of the Ontario Student Trustees' Association present their charter of rights focusing on mental health. OSTA members include Jaxson Khan, Alison Vicrobeck and Jenny Williams. Members of the Ontario Student Trustees' Association present their charter of rights focusing on mental health. OSTA members include Jaxson Khan, Alison Vicrobeck and Jenny Williams. Members of the Ontario Student Trustees' Association present their charter of rights focusing on mental health. OSTA members include Jaxson Khan, Alison Vicrobeck and Jenny Williams. 00:08:58 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010915_48k.mp3 Sat, 11 Jun 2011 10:32:00 EST Mental Health,health,child,youth Kids & Family TVOParents.com Students at the Toronto District School Board's Joyce Public School shared their family's respective immigration story in digital comics or graphic novels. The project was part of a collaboration between Joyce PS and the Emergent Multiliteracies Project led by Heather Lotherington in York University's Faculty of Education. Joyce PS is an inner city school in a highly diverse neighbourhood. The children's families are originally from India, Eritrea, Greece and the former Yugoslavia. They use technology in the classroom like document cameras, MacBook laptops, Front Row systems and SMART Boards. One of the teachers at Joyce PS for this project was Andrew Schmitt, who a Premier's Award for Teaching in 2007-08. Students at the Toronto District School Board's Joyce Public School shared their family's respective immigration story in digital comics or graphic novels. The project was part of a collaboration between Joyce PS and the Emergent Multiliteracies Project led by Heather Lotherington in York University's Faculty of Education. Joyce PS is an inner city school in a highly diverse neighbourhood. The children's families are originally from India, Eritrea, Greece and the former Yugoslavia. They use technology in the classroom like document cameras, MacBook laptops, Front Row systems and SMART Boards. One of the teachers at Joyce PS for this project was Andrew Schmitt, who a Premier's Award for Teaching in 2007-08. Students at the Toronto District School Board's Joyce Public School shared their family's respective immigration story in digital comics or graphic novels. The project was part of a collaboration between Joyce PS and the Emergent Multiliteracies Project led by Heather Lotherington in York University's Faculty of Education. Joyce PS is an inner city school in a highly diverse neighbourhood. The children's families are originally from India, Eritrea, Greece and the former Yugoslavia. They use technology in the classroom like document cameras, MacBook laptops, Front Row systems and SMART Boards. One of the teachers at Joyce PS for this project was Andrew Schmitt, who a Premier's Award for Teaching in 2007-08. 00:04:42 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010906_48k.mp3 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 10:32:00 EST classroom,technology,social studies Kids & Family TVOParents.com Teacher and children's author Suzanne Muir discusses the world of kid book apps and reveals her top picks. Teacher and children's author Suzanne Muir discusses the world of kid book apps and reveals her top picks. Teacher and children's author Suzanne Muir discusses the world of kid book apps and reveals her top picks. 00:10:10 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010899_48k.mp3 Thu, 26 May 2011 15:11:00 EST apps,smart,phone,children,books,parenting,kids,Suzanne,Muir,iPad,iPhone Kids & Family TVOParents.com Are classroom textbooks outdated? Toronto District School Board Trustee Michael Coteau thinks so. He wants the board to buy digital textbooks. He tells us why. Are classroom textbooks outdated? Toronto District School Board Trustee Michael Coteau thinks so. He wants the board to buy digital textbooks. He tells us why. Are classroom textbooks outdated? Toronto District School Board Trustee Michael Coteau thinks so. He wants the board to buy digital textbooks. He tells us why. 00:09:57 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010908_48k.mp3 Wed, 25 May 2011 15:33:00 EST Michael Coteau,Toronto District School Board,classrooms,textbooks,digital books,school funding Kids & Family TVOParents.com Schools need to do a better job of providing healthy food to students, according to Toronto District School Board trustee Michael Coteau. He tells us what he's doing about it. Schools need to do a better job of providing healthy food to students, according to Toronto District School Board trustee Michael Coteau. He tells us what he's doing about it. Schools need to do a better job of providing healthy food to students, according to Toronto District School Board trustee Michael Coteau. He tells us what he's doing about it. 00:09:55 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010909_48k.mp3 Wed, 25 May 2011 15:33:00 EST Michael Coteau,Toronto District School Board,nutrition,cafeterias,school funding,healthy eating,trustee Kids & Family TVOParents.com Gavin Sheppard doesn't have a high school diploma, but he's been invited to Yale where he'll study and learn with some of the world's top thinkers. Why? Because he co-founded The Remix Project for young people who don't thrive in our school system. Gavin explains how the arts can engage kids and lead to success. Gavin Sheppard doesn't have a high school diploma, but he's been invited to Yale where he'll study and learn with some of the world's top thinkers. Why? Because he co-founded The Remix Project for young people who don't thrive in our school system. Gavin explains how the arts can engage kids and lead to success. Gavin Sheppard doesn't have a high school diploma, but he's been invited to Yale where he'll study and learn with some of the world's top thinkers. Why? Because he co-founded The Remix Project for young people who don't thrive in our school system. Gavin explains how the arts can engage kids and lead to success. 00:12:16 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010907_48k.mp3 Wed, 25 May 2011 15:33:00 EST The Remix Project,Gavin Sheppard,arts,kids,talent,students,youth,student engagement,student success,Yale,Yale Fellow Kids & Family TVOParents.com Ontario's first school for kids from low-income families will open this fall. The District School Board of Niagara is going ahead despite opposition from its community. Ontario's first school for kids from low-income families will open this fall. The District School Board of Niagara is going ahead despite opposition from its community. Ontario's first school for kids from low-income families will open this fall. The District School Board of Niagara is going ahead despite opposition from its community. 00:19:06 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010905_48k.mp3 Thu, 19 May 2011 09:29:00 EST education,poverty,at-risk kids,low-income,niagara,welland,ontario,cheryl,jackson,DSBN Academy Kids & Family TVOParents.com This month's TVOParents book club explores reluctant readers. Do boys struggle more than girls? Can potty humour engage disengaged readers? Our panel will discuss the issue and recommend good book choices for picky readers. This month's TVOParents book club explores reluctant readers. Do boys struggle more than girls? Can potty humour engage disengaged readers? Our panel will discuss the issue and recommend good book choices for picky readers. This month's TVOParents book club explores reluctant readers. Do boys struggle more than girls? Can potty humour engage disengaged readers? Our panel will discuss the issue and recommend good book choices for picky readers. 00:17:30 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010904_48k.mp3 Fri, 13 May 2011 15:11:00 EST book,reluctant,reader,reading,TVOParents,gender,schwartz,kids,children,boys Kids & Family TVOParents.com Cystic Fibrosis or CF is a genetic disorder that affects the lungs and digestive system. It's the most common, fatal genetic disease affecting Canadian children. The Director of the Cystic Fibrosis Clinic at the Hospital for Sick Children (Sick Kids Hospital) and the Medical Director of the Pediatric Lung Transplant Program, Dr. Melinda Solomon, on living with Cystic Fibrosis. Cystic Fibrosis or CF is a genetic disorder that affects the lungs and digestive system. It's the most common, fatal genetic disease affecting Canadian children. The Director of the Cystic Fibrosis Clinic at the Hospital for Sick Children (Sick Kids Hospital) and the Medical Director of the Pediatric Lung Transplant Program, Dr. Melinda Solomon, on living with Cystic Fibrosis. Cystic Fibrosis or CF is a genetic disorder that affects the lungs and digestive system. It's the most common, fatal genetic disease affecting Canadian children. The Director of the Cystic Fibrosis Clinic at the Hospital for Sick Children (Sick Kids Hospital) and the Medical Director of the Pediatric Lung Transplant Program, Dr. Melinda Solomon, on living with Cystic Fibrosis. 00:11:55 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010903_48k.mp3 Fri, 13 May 2011 10:32:00 EST Cystic,Fibrosis,Health,Children,Breath,Lungs,Digestive System,Cystic Fibrosis Canada,Sick Kids,Hosptial for Sick Children,Doctor,Melinda,Solomon Kids & Family TVOParents.com Long before your kids are old enough to vote, you can get them interested in the process. Taylor Gunn, founder of Student Vote, gives parents advice on how to talk to kids about elections and engage them in democracy so they'll become voters. Long before your kids are old enough to vote, you can get them interested in the process. Taylor Gunn, founder of Student Vote, gives parents advice on how to talk to kids about elections and engage them in democracy so they'll become voters. Long before your kids are old enough to vote, you can get them interested in the process. Taylor Gunn, founder of Student Vote, gives parents advice on how to talk to kids about elections and engage them in democracy so they'll become voters. 00:12:01 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/010902_48k.mp3 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:33:00 EST Student Vote,Taylor Gunn,election,democracy,vote,school,student,parent Kids & Family TVOParents.com Go here for more: http://bit.ly/ibndk8 Attachment experts discuss why bonding with baby in the first few years of life is so important to a child's cognitive and emotional development. Go here for more: http://bit.ly/ibndk8 Attachment experts discuss why bonding with baby in the first few years of life is so important to a child's cognitive and emotional development. Go here for more: http://bit.ly/ibndk8 Attachment experts discuss why bonding with baby in the first few years of life is so important to a child's cognitive and emotional development. 00:04:31 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/004830_48k.mp3 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 09:29:00 EST attachment,child,development,baby,relationships Kids & Family TVOParents.com Attachment and language experts discuss how language development is dependent on the parent/child bond. Attachment and language experts discuss how language development is dependent on the parent/child bond. Attachment and language experts discuss how language development is dependent on the parent/child bond. 00:02:49 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/004833_48k.mp3 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 09:29:00 EST language,bond,attachment,development,speech,milestones,baby,child Kids & Family TVOParents.com Go here for more: http://bit.ly/ibndk8 Nancy Cohen, Director of Research at Hincks-Dellcrest Centre and attachment expert, outlines specific ways to nurture pride, confidence and self-esteem in young children. Go here for more: http://bit.ly/ibndk8 Nancy Cohen, Director of Research at Hincks-Dellcrest Centre and attachment expert, outlines specific ways to nurture pride, confidence and self-esteem in young children. Go here for more: http://bit.ly/ibndk8 Nancy Cohen, Director of Research at Hincks-Dellcrest Centre and attachment expert, outlines specific ways to nurture pride, confidence and self-esteem in young children. 00:01:07 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/004834_48k.mp3 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 09:29:00 EST self-esteem,babies,development,milestones,children,attachment Kids & Family TVOParents.com Go here for more: http://bit.ly/ibndk8 Psychologist and attachment expert Sonya Vellett discusses the correspondence between how you were parented and how you parent Go here for more: http://bit.ly/ibndk8 Psychologist and attachment expert Sonya Vellett discusses the correspondence between how you were parented and how you parent Go here for more: http://bit.ly/ibndk8 Psychologist and attachment expert Sonya Vellett discusses the correspondence between how you were parented and how you parent 00:00:36 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/004836_48k.mp3 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 09:29:00 EST inherit,attachment,child,development Kids & Family TVOParents.com Go here for more: http://bit.ly/ibndk8 Psychologist and attachment expert Sonya Vellett outlines the symptoms of avoidant attachment disorder and disorganized attachment disorder Go here for more: http://bit.ly/ibndk8 Psychologist and attachment expert Sonya Vellett outlines the symptoms of avoidant attachment disorder and disorganized attachment disorder Go here for more: http://bit.ly/ibndk8 Psychologist and attachment expert Sonya Vellett outlines the symptoms of avoidant attachment disorder and disorganized attachment disorder 00:02:12 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/004835_48k.mp3 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 09:29:00 EST attachment,avoidant,disorganized,development,child Kids & Family TVOParents.com Nancy Cohen, Director of Research at Hincks-Dellcrest Centre discusses how receptive language problems can affect attachment and overall child development. Nancy Cohen, Director of Research at Hincks-Dellcrest Centre discusses how receptive language problems can affect attachment and overall child development. Nancy Cohen, Director of Research at Hincks-Dellcrest Centre discusses how receptive language problems can affect attachment and overall child development. 00:01:22 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/004837_48k.mp3 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 09:29:00 EST attachment,receptive,language,development,speech Kids & Family TVOParents.com Tracy Vaillancourt discusses how bullying changes the victim's brain. Tracy Vaillancourt discusses how bullying changes the victim's brain. Tracy Vaillancourt discusses how bullying changes the victim's brain. 00:14:28 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/004831_48k.mp3 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 09:29:00 EST Tracy,Vaillancourt,bullying,bullied,bully,children,school,victim,brain,research,neurology,psychology Kids & Family TVOParents.com John Hoffman talks about anti-bullying programs. John Hoffman talks about anti-bullying programs. John Hoffman talks about anti-bullying programs. 00:12:16 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/004824_48k.mp3 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 09:29:00 EST John,Hoffman,bullying,bully,bullies,anti-bullying,schools,victims,teachers,education,school,yard,playground,recess Kids & Family TVOParents.com Trey Anthony tells her personal story of being bullied. Trey Anthony tells her personal story of being bullied. Trey Anthony tells her personal story of being bullied. 00:12:25 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/004828_48k.mp3 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 09:29:00 EST Trey,Anthony,bullying,bully,bullies,anti-bullying,schools,victims,teachers,education,school,yard,playground,recess,actor Kids & Family TVOParents.com Darcie Story Orth is a parent whose child was bullied and she tells her story. Darcie Story Orth is a parent whose child was bullied and she tells her story. Darcie Story Orth is a parent whose child was bullied and she tells her story. 00:12:12 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/004832_48k.mp3 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 09:29:00 EST Darcie,Story,Orth,bullying,bully,bullies,anti-bullying,schools,victims,teachers,education,social,media,autism,Aspberger's,bystanders Kids & Family TVOParents.com Faye Mishna talks about bullying and cyber bullying. Faye Mishna talks about bullying and cyber bullying. Faye Mishna talks about bullying and cyber bullying. 00:13:35 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/004829_48k.mp3 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 09:29:00 EST Faye,Mishna,University,of,Toronto,bullying,cyber,bully,bullies,anti-bullying,schools,victims,teachers,education,social,media Kids & Family TVOParents.com Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty welcomes delegates from around the world to the Building Blocks for Education conference. Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty welcomes delegates from around the world to the Building Blocks for Education conference. Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty welcomes delegates from around the world to the Building Blocks for Education conference. 00:23:09 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/004817_48k.mp3 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:29:00 EST Dalton,McGuinty,education,success,Ontario,Building,Blocks,scores,schools Kids & Family TVOParents.com Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development special advisor Andreas Schleicher addresses the Building Blocks for Education conference in Ontario. Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development special advisor Andreas Schleicher addresses the Building Blocks for Education conference in Ontario. Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development special advisor Andreas Schleicher addresses the Building Blocks for Education conference in Ontario. 00:44:39 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/004816_48k.mp3 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:29:00 EST Andreas,Schleicher,education,success,Ontario,Building,Blocks,scores,schools,OECD Kids & Family TVOParents.com US Secretary of Education Arne Duncan addresses the Building Blocks for Education conference in Ontario. US Secretary of Education Arne Duncan addresses the Building Blocks for Education conference in Ontario. US Secretary of Education Arne Duncan addresses the Building Blocks for Education conference in Ontario. 00:45:06 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/004815_48k.mp3 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:29:00 EST US,Arne,Duncan,education,success,Ontario,Building,Blocks,scores,schools Kids & Family TVOParents.com Singapore's Minister for Education Ng Eng Hen addresses the Building Blocks for Education conference in Ontario. Singapore's Minister for Education Ng Eng Hen addresses the Building Blocks for Education conference in Ontario. Singapore's Minister for Education Ng Eng Hen addresses the Building Blocks for Education conference in Ontario. 00:39:17 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/004820_48k.mp3 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:29:00 EST Singapore,education,success,Ontario,Building Blocks,scores Kids & Family TVOParents.com Australian Deputy Minister for the Department of Education Michele Bruniges addresses the Building Blocks for Education conference in Ontario. Australian Deputy Minister for the Department of Education Michele Bruniges addresses the Building Blocks for Education conference in Ontario. Australian Deputy Minister for the Department of Education Michele Bruniges addresses the Building Blocks for Education conference in Ontario. 00:35:42 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/004813_48k.mp3 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:29:00 EST Australia,Michele,Bruniges,education,success,Ontario,Building,Blocks,scores,schools Kids & Family TVOParents.com Timo Lankinen, Director General of the Finnish National Board of Education, address the Building Blocks for Education conference in Ontario. Timo Lankinen, Director General of the Finnish National Board of Education, address the Building Blocks for Education conference in Ontario. Timo Lankinen, Director General of the Finnish National Board of Education, address the Building Blocks for Education conference in Ontario. 00:28:21 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/004812_48k.mp3 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:29:00 EST Timo,Lankinen,Finland,Finnish,education,Ontario,success,students,scores Kids & Family TVOParents.com TVOParents.com host Cheryl Jackson interviews Ng Eng Hen, the minister of education for Singapore, a nation that consistently ranks in the top three of the world academically. TVOParents.com host Cheryl Jackson interviews Ng Eng Hen, the minister of education for Singapore, a nation that consistently ranks in the top three of the world academically. TVOParents.com host Cheryl Jackson interviews Ng Eng Hen, the minister of education for Singapore, a nation that consistently ranks in the top three of the world academically. 00:18:34 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/004814_48k.mp3 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:29:00 EST TVOParents.com,parenting,school,education,ZCheryl,Jackson,Ng Eng Hen,Singapore,scores Kids & Family TVOParents.com TVOParents.com host Cheryl Jackson interviews Ontario Minister of Education Leona Dombrowsky about full-day kindergarten, graduation rates and standardized testing. TVOParents.com host Cheryl Jackson interviews Ontario Minister of Education Leona Dombrowsky about full-day kindergarten, graduation rates and standardized testing. TVOParents.com host Cheryl Jackson interviews Ontario Minister of Education Leona Dombrowsky about full-day kindergarten, graduation rates and standardized testing. 00:18:36 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/004811_48k.mp3 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:29:00 EST TVOParents.com,parenting,school,education,Cheryl,Jackson,Leona,Dombrowsky,minister,Ontario,BB4E,kindergarten,testing,graduation Kids & Family TVOParents.com Cheryl Jackson interviews Michael Fullan, one of the leading experts on how education must change to serve the needs of our children's futures Cheryl Jackson interviews Michael Fullan, one of the leading experts on how education must change to serve the needs of our children's futures Cheryl Jackson interviews Michael Fullan, one of the leading experts on how education must change to serve the needs of our children's futures 00:13:31 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/004810_48k.mp3 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:29:00 EST Michael,Fullen,Cheryl,Jackson,education,change,needs,children,future,tvoparents Kids & Family TVOParents.com Timo Lankinen talks to Cheryl Jackson about Finland's great successes with their schoolchildren, and where they go from here. Timo Lankinen talks to Cheryl Jackson about Finland's great successes with their schoolchildren, and where they go from here. Timo Lankinen talks to Cheryl Jackson about Finland's great successes with their schoolchildren, and where they go from here. 00:12:11 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/004808_48k.mp3 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:29:00 EST Timo,Lankinen,Cheryl,Jackson,Finland,schools,success Kids & Family TVOParents.com This animated video shows that one of the best ways for parents to become involved in civic life is to engage in their child's school. Together with teachers, the principal, and other parents, the school can be an important centre in your community. If you are new to Canada, some schools have Settlement workers who can help you and your child settle into your new home. Schools are great places to get information about health services, community events and other services you may need. By being active in your child's school, you can take part in local issues that matter to you and other Canadians while learning how the system works. This animated video shows that one of the best ways for parents to become involved in civic life is to engage in their child's school. Together with teachers, the principal, and other parents, the school can be an important centre in your community. If you are new to Canada, some schools have Settlement workers who can help you and your child settle into your new home. Schools are great places to get information about health services, community events and other services you may need. By being active in your child's school, you can take part in local issues that matter to you and other Canadians while learning how the system works. This animated video shows that one of the best ways for parents to become involved in civic life is to engage in their child's school. Together with teachers, the principal, and other parents, the school can be an important centre in your community. If you are new to Canada, some schools have Settlement workers who can help you and your child settle into your new home. Schools are great places to get information about health services, community events and other services you may need. By being active in your child's school, you can take part in local issues that matter to you and other Canadians while learning how the system works. 00:03:13 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/102564_48k.mp3 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:32:00 EST Parenting,Family,Schools,Citizenship,Community,Multiculturalism,Immigrants Kids & Family TVOParents.com Christa Japel, a professor in the Faculty of Education in the Department of Special Education and Training at the Universitédu Québec à Montréal, discusses the successes and failures of full-day Kindergarten in Québec. Christa Japel, a professor in the Faculty of Education in the Department of Special Education and Training at the Universitédu Québec à Montréal, discusses the successes and failures of full-day Kindergarten in Québec. Christa Japel, a professor in the Faculty of Education in the Department of Special Education and Training at the Universitédu Québec à Montréal, discusses the successes and failures of full-day Kindergarten in Québec. 00:10:34 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/004495_48k.mp3 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 09:29:00 EST Christa,Japel,education,Quebec,Full-day,Kindergarten,early,learning,success,failure Kids & Family TVOParents.com Patti Pella, director of education for the Superior Greenstone District School Board discusses the success of full-day Kindergarten over the past five years in her board's schools. Patti Pella, director of education for the Superior Greenstone District School Board discusses the success of full-day Kindergarten over the past five years in her board's schools. Patti Pella, director of education for the Superior Greenstone District School Board discusses the success of full-day Kindergarten over the past five years in her board's schools. 00:10:24 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/004496_48k.mp3 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 09:29:00 EST Patti,Pella,Superior,Greenstone,School,Board,Kindergarten,Full-day,children,education,learning,play,play-based,curriculum Kids & Family TVOParents.com Harpreet Ghuman explains how full-day kindergarten will help at-risk kids. Harpreet Ghuman explains how full-day kindergarten will help at-risk kids. Harpreet Ghuman explains how full-day kindergarten will help at-risk kids. 00:10:08 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/004497_48k.mp3 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 09:29:00 EST Full-day kindergarten,kindergarten,Ontario,Ontario Ministry of Education,Harpreet,Ghuman,Shoreham PS,at-risk,children,kids,students,literacy,teacher,early,childhood,education Kids & Family TVOParents.com Jim Grieve is Assistant Deputy Minister for the Early Learning Division of the Ontario Ministry of Education. He outlines the plan for the implementation of full-day kindergarten across the province. Jim Grieve is Assistant Deputy Minister for the Early Learning Division of the Ontario Ministry of Education. He outlines the plan for the implementation of full-day kindergarten across the province. Jim Grieve is Assistant Deputy Minister for the Early Learning Division of the Ontario Ministry of Education. He outlines the plan for the implementation of full-day kindergarten across the province. 00:18:57 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/004498_48k.mp3 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 09:29:00 EST Jim,Grieve,Cheryl,Jackson,tvoparents,TVO,early,learning,full,day,kindergarten,implementation,teacher,childhood,education,team,play,curriculum,success Kids & Family TVOParents.com Cheryl Jackson catches up with Ontario's early learning advisor, Charles Pascal, on the ups and downs of implementing full day kindergarten. Cheryl Jackson catches up with Ontario's early learning advisor, Charles Pascal, on the ups and downs of implementing full day kindergarten. Cheryl Jackson catches up with Ontario's early learning advisor, Charles Pascal, on the ups and downs of implementing full day kindergarten. 00:11:48 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/004809_48k.mp3 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 09:29:00 EST Charles,Pascal,Cheryl,Jackson,early,learning,all-day,kindergarten,Ontario,tvoparents Kids & Family TVOParents.com Founder of the Civility Project, Pier Forni, explains why kids need to learn manners. Founder of the Civility Project, Pier Forni, explains why kids need to learn manners. Founder of the Civility Project, Pier Forni, explains why kids need to learn manners. 00:12:41 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/011532_48k.mp3 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:33:00 EST Pier Forni,manners,school,children,kids,teach,learn,civil society,civility,civility project,empathy Kids & Family TVOParents.com TVOParents visited the newly opened Dr. J. Edgar Davey Elementary School in downtown Hamilton. The school is one of the highest needs schools in the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB), and is a hub for the Beasley neighbourhood. TVOParents visited the newly opened Dr. J. Edgar Davey Elementary School in downtown Hamilton. The school is one of the highest needs schools in the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB), and is a hub for the Beasley neighbourhood. TVOParents visited the newly opened Dr. J. Edgar Davey Elementary School in downtown Hamilton. The school is one of the highest needs schools in the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB), and is a hub for the Beasley neighbourhood. 00:18:40 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/011536_48k.mp3 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 10:32:00 EST Poverty,Education,Hamilton,School,Community,Hamilton Wentworth District School Board,Early Years Kids & Family TVOParents.com Christopher Usih, TDSB, tells us how where a child lives affects his/her education. Christopher Usih, TDSB, tells us how where a child lives affects his/her education. Christopher Usih, TDSB, tells us how where a child lives affects his/her education. 00:11:25 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/011531_48k.mp3 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:33:00 EST Christopher Ushi,Toronto District School Board,Learning Opportunities Index,education,students,poverty,single parents,low-income,Toronto,children,learning Kids & Family TVOParents.com | Cheryl Jackson Daydreaming has been linked to creativity and abstract-thinking. Our experts tell us why kids' brains need time to wander and when it might be a sign of an attention problem. Daydreaming has been linked to creativity and abstract-thinking. Our experts tell us why kids' brains need time to wander and when it might be a sign of an attention problem. Daydreaming has been linked to creativity and abstract-thinking. Our experts tell us why kids' brains need time to wander and when it might be a sign of an attention problem. 00:28:02 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/yourvoice/audio/238292_48k.mp3 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 06:00:00 EST daydreaming,thinking,children,kids,classroom,inattention,attention,deficit,disorder,hyperactive,students,psychologist,research,brain,creativity,abstract Kids & Family TVOParents.com | Cheryl Jackson Richard Gerver talks about daydreaming in class. Richard Gerver talks about daydreaming in class. Richard Gerver talks about daydreaming in class. 00:06:05 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/yourvoice/audio/238294_48k.mp3 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 06:00:00 EST Richard,Gerver,daydreaming,student,mind,wandering,inattention,inattentiveness,focus,attention,class,school,parent,parenting,teacher Kids & Family TVOParents.com A panel of parents talks about their concerns for their children in terms of their development and education. They discuss everything from academic achievement to social issues like bullying and racism in our schools. A panel of parents talks about their concerns for their children in terms of their development and education. They discuss everything from academic achievement to social issues like bullying and racism in our schools. A panel of parents talks about their concerns for their children in terms of their development and education. They discuss everything from academic achievement to social issues like bullying and racism in our schools. 00:28:04 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/yourvoice/audio/238293_48k.mp3 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 06:00:00 EST parent,Mom,Dad,child,kid,concern,worry,hope,fear,barrier,racism,school,education,classroom,curriculum,bully,friend,confidence,success,outcome Kids & Family TVOParents.com | Cheryl Jackson Annie Kidder, Paul Kay and Diane Maliszewski discuss the evolution of the school library and whether or not computers are slowly replacing books. Annie Kidder, Paul Kay and Diane Maliszewski discuss the evolution of the school library and whether or not computers are slowly replacing books. Annie Kidder, Paul Kay and Diane Maliszewski discuss the evolution of the school library and whether or not computers are slowly replacing books. 00:28:05 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/yourvoice/audio/238291_48k.mp3 Fri, 21 May 2010 06:00:00 EST school,library,books,computers,Annie,Kidder,technology,need,literacy,digital,literacies,reading,learning Kids & Family TVOParents.com | Cheryl Jackson Research out of the US indicates there are characteristics that can predict whether a teacher will be a great teacher before they even get in the classroom. And that's important when other studies show the teacher is one of the most crucial factors in your child's school success. A poor teacher can set your child back forever; a great teacher inspires them forever. Our panel will talk about the difference between the good and great teachers out there. Research out of the US indicates there are characteristics that can predict whether a teacher will be a great teacher before they even get in the classroom. And that's important when other studies show the teacher is one of the most crucial factors in your child's school success. A poor teacher can set your child back forever; a great teacher inspires them forever. Our panel will talk about the difference between the good and great teachers out there. Research out of the US indicates there are characteristics that can predict whether a teacher will be a great teacher before they even get in the classroom. And that's important when other studies show the teacher is one of the most crucial factors in your child's school success. A poor teacher can set your child back forever; a great teacher inspires them forever. Our panel will talk about the difference between the good and great teachers out there. 00:28:05 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/yourvoice/audio/238289_48k.mp3 Fri, 14 May 2010 06:00:00 EST teachers,teaching,schools,parents,learning,education,mentors,inspiration,passion,goals,tvo,tvontario,tvoparents,your,voice,Cheryl,Jackson,Richard,Gerver,Mary,Kooy,Cindee,Davison Kids & Family TVOParents.com | Cheryl Jackson Oppositional defiant disorder experts Ross Greene and Jordan B. Peterson debate the best ways to help kids with the disorder and what hope there is for turning the behavior around. Oppositional defiant disorder experts Ross Greene and Jordan B. Peterson debate the best ways to help kids with the disorder and what hope there is for turning the behavior around. Oppositional defiant disorder experts Ross Greene and Jordan B. Peterson debate the best ways to help kids with the disorder and what hope there is for turning the behavior around. 00:28:05 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/yourvoice/audio/238288_48k.mp3 Fri, 07 May 2010 06:00:00 EST oppositional,defiant,disorder,Ross,Greene,Jordan,Peterson,explosive,child,children,kids,school,behavior,anti-social Kids & Family TVOParents.com | Cheryl Jackson It used to be easier to keep private family things private. Kids now have so many public outlets for their business, their feelings, and what they're up to - and yet work hard to keep their parents in the dark. How do parents feel about this? Do kids know they have rights to privacy? How is privacy dealt with at the school level? And what do kids want to keep private the most? We'll deal with the secrets of the younger generation. It used to be easier to keep private family things private. Kids now have so many public outlets for their business, their feelings, and what they're up to - and yet work hard to keep their parents in the dark. How do parents feel about this? Do kids know they have rights to privacy? How is privacy dealt with at the school level? And what do kids want to keep private the most? We'll deal with the secrets of the younger generation. It used to be easier to keep private family things private. Kids now have so many public outlets for their business, their feelings, and what they're up to - and yet work hard to keep their parents in the dark. How do parents feel about this? Do kids know they have rights to privacy? How is privacy dealt with at the school level? And what do kids want to keep private the most? We'll deal with the secrets of the younger generation. 00:28:04 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/yourvoice/audio/238286_48k.mp3 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 06:00:00 EST privacy,internet,online,safety,rights,parents,facebook,youtube,tvoparents,your,voice,tvo,Cheryl,Jackson,Ann,Douglas,Cathy,Dandy Kids & Family TVOParents.com | Cheryl Jackson Zero tolerance in Ontario schools has been replaced by a policy known as Progressive Discipline. It allows teachers to consider mitigating circumstances and to tailor the discipline to each student. Our panel members explain the new policy, how it works and whether it's making Ontario school safer. Zero tolerance in Ontario schools has been replaced by a policy known as Progressive Discipline. It allows teachers to consider mitigating circumstances and to tailor the discipline to each student. Our panel members explain the new policy, how it works and whether it's making Ontario school safer. Zero tolerance in Ontario schools has been replaced by a policy known as Progressive Discipline. It allows teachers to consider mitigating circumstances and to tailor the discipline to each student. Our panel members explain the new policy, how it works and whether it's making Ontario school safer. 00:28:05 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/yourvoice/audio/238285_48k.mp3 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 06:00:00 EST school,discipline,zero,tolerance,progressive,safe,schools,behaviour,teachers,principals,suspensions,expulsions,special,needs,bullying,violence,policy Kids & Family TVOParents.com | Cheryl Jackson A panel of experts discuss the problem of childhood obesity, what it does to kids physically and emotionally and what can be done about it. A panel of experts discuss the problem of childhood obesity, what it does to kids physically and emotionally and what can be done about it. A panel of experts discuss the problem of childhood obesity, what it does to kids physically and emotionally and what can be done about it. 00:28:04 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/yourvoice/audio/238284_48k.mp3 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 06:00:00 EST obesity,childhood,kids,children,school,health,food,exercise,diet,active,Tom,Warshawski Kids & Family TVOParents.com | Cheryl Jackson Five years ago, the Toronto District School Board started the Model Schools for Inner Cities project. It gives seven schools (plus the community of schools around each of them) extra money to provide teachers with innovative teaching practices, brings community support into the school, and has worked hard to welcome parents and increase their participation in the school. Their most recent evidence shows it's working - kids are liking school, teachers are liking school and they're all learning. But it's an expensive program - can the board sustain it? Can it afford not to? Five years ago, the Toronto District School Board started the Model Schools for Inner Cities project. It gives seven schools (plus the community of schools around each of them) extra money to provide teachers with innovative teaching practices, brings community support into the school, and has worked hard to welcome parents and increase their participation in the school. Their most recent evidence shows it's working - kids are liking school, teachers are liking school and they're all learning. But it's an expensive program - can the board sustain it? Can it afford not to? Five years ago, the Toronto District School Board started the Model Schools for Inner Cities project. It gives seven schools (plus the community of schools around each of them) extra money to provide teachers with innovative teaching practices, brings community support into the school, and has worked hard to welcome parents and increase their participation in the school. Their most recent evidence shows it's working - kids are liking school, teachers are liking school and they're all learning. But it's an expensive program - can the board sustain it? Can it afford not to? 00:28:04 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/yourvoice/audio/238279_48k.mp3 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 06:00:00 EST model,schools,Toronto,tdsb,inner,cities,your voice,tvo,tvoparents,Cheryl,Jackson Kids & Family TVOParents.com | Cheryl Jackson Emily Faries, Doug Davey and Jamie Corston discuss the challenges of educating Aboriginal children in Timmins. Emily Faries, Doug Davey and Jamie Corston discuss the challenges of educating Aboriginal children in Timmins. Emily Faries, Doug Davey and Jamie Corston discuss the challenges of educating Aboriginal children in Timmins. 00:28:00 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/yourvoice/audio/238277_48k.mp3 Mon, 05 Apr 2010 06:00:00 EST Aboriginal,eduction,school,reserves,children,challenge,drop-out,poverty,addiction,hunger,transition,identity,culture,language,native,First,Nation Kids & Family TVOParents.com | Cheryl Jackson Experts discuss the issues of being in a school in northern Ontario. From declining industry to declining enrollment, how do schools offer children the best opportunities to succeed in school and life? Experts discuss the issues of being in a school in northern Ontario. From declining industry to declining enrollment, how do schools offer children the best opportunities to succeed in school and life? Experts discuss the issues of being in a school in northern Ontario. From declining industry to declining enrollment, how do schools offer children the best opportunities to succeed in school and life? 00:28:06 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/yourvoice/audio/238278_48k.mp3 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 06:00:00 EST Timmins,Ontario,schools,enrolment,mental,health,industry,economics,Your,Voice,Cheryl,Jackson,tvo,tvoparents Kids & Family TVOParents.com | Cheryl Jackson The panel discusses what happens when we label kids. In the education system, it is necessary to identify a child as special needs before he or she can get help. But once the child is identified as gifted or dyslexic, how does that affect that child's outcomes? And what about the less clinical labelling that happens - when kids are identified as anxious or artistic or sporty or disruptive or shy? How do these labels affect children's perceptions of themselves, and the school's expectations of them? The panel discusses what happens when we label kids. In the education system, it is necessary to identify a child as special needs before he or she can get help. But once the child is identified as gifted or dyslexic, how does that affect that child's outcomes? And what about the less clinical labelling that happens - when kids are identified as anxious or artistic or sporty or disruptive or shy? How do these labels affect children's perceptions of themselves, and the school's expectations of them? The panel discusses what happens when we label kids. In the education system, it is necessary to identify a child as special needs before he or she can get help. But once the child is identified as gifted or dyslexic, how does that affect that child's outcomes? And what about the less clinical labelling that happens - when kids are identified as anxious or artistic or sporty or disruptive or shy? How do these labels affect children's perceptions of themselves, and the school's expectations of them? 00:28:10 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/yourvoice/audio/238276_48k.mp3 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 06:00:00 EST label,official,identify,special,need,gifted,autistic,dyslexic,learning,disabled,esteem,academic,achievement,outcome,expectation,child,parent,teacher,school,education Kids & Family TVOParents.com | Cheryl Jackson Empathy is also known as "being able to put yourself in someone else's shoes". It's the trait whereby we understand the feelings, behaviours and intentions of others, and care. It obviously helps kids socialize with others and makes school a happier place. It also helps kids to understand and be understood, blending emotion, cognition and memory to make them successful learners. We talk to experts to find out how to develop this crucial trait in children. Empathy is also known as "being able to put yourself in someone else's shoes". It's the trait whereby we understand the feelings, behaviours and intentions of others, and care. It obviously helps kids socialize with others and makes school a happier place. It also helps kids to understand and be understood, blending emotion, cognition and memory to make them successful learners. We talk to experts to find out how to develop this crucial trait in children. Empathy is also known as "being able to put yourself in someone else's shoes". It's the trait whereby we understand the feelings, behaviours and intentions of others, and care. It obviously helps kids socialize with others and makes school a happier place. It also helps kids to understand and be understood, blending emotion, cognition and memory to make them successful learners. We talk to experts to find out how to develop this crucial trait in children. 00:28:04 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/yourvoice/audio/238241_48k.mp3 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:00:00 EST empathy,child,development,school,feelings,behaviour,learning,bullying,sympathy,emotion,emotional,intelligence,parenting,family,Roots,of,Empathy,Mary,Gordon,Stan,Baker,restorative,practice Kids & Family TVOParents.com | Cheryl Jackson Gender experts Lise Eliot and Leonard Sax debate the differences between the sexes when it comes to learning. Gender experts Lise Eliot and Leonard Sax debate the differences between the sexes when it comes to learning. Gender experts Lise Eliot and Leonard Sax debate the differences between the sexes when it comes to learning. 00:28:06 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/yourvoice/audio/238240_48k.mp3 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:00:00 EST gender,learning,school,sex,boys,girls,Leonard,Sax,Lise,Eliot,single-sex,all-boys,all-girls Kids & Family TVOParents.com | Cheryl Jackson Our experts discuss why music is important to a child's life. They discuss the realities of whether music makes your child smarter, how it helps them emotionally, and get into how well we teach music both in school and out - which leads to the fundamental question: why does music have to be justified? Our experts discuss why music is important to a child's life. They discuss the realities of whether music makes your child smarter, how it helps them emotionally, and get into how well we teach music both in school and out - which leads to the fundamental question: why does music have to be justified? Our experts discuss why music is important to a child's life. They discuss the realities of whether music makes your child smarter, how it helps them emotionally, and get into how well we teach music both in school and out - which leads to the fundamental question: why does music have to be justified? 00:28:04 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/yourvoice/audio/238275_48k.mp3 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 06:00:00 EST music,literacy,tapestry,bartel,trainor,strongman,tvo,your,voice,Cheryl,Jackson,tvoparents Kids & Family TVOParents.com | Cheryl Jackson The panel discusses the goals of group work, and the differences between that and cooperative learning. Why is it the source of so much frustration for kids? When does group work actually work well, and when doesn't it? How does it prepare our kids for their adult lives? And how does it affect achievement? The panel discusses the goals of group work, and the differences between that and cooperative learning. Why is it the source of so much frustration for kids? When does group work actually work well, and when doesn't it? How does it prepare our kids for their adult lives? And how does it affect achievement? The panel discusses the goals of group work, and the differences between that and cooperative learning. Why is it the source of so much frustration for kids? When does group work actually work well, and when doesn't it? How does it prepare our kids for their adult lives? And how does it affect achievement? 00:28:02 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/yourvoice/audio/238263_48k.mp3 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 06:00:00 EST classroom,teacher,group,work,cooperative,learning,collaborative,assessment,elementary,students,education,teaching,cooperation,democracy Kids & Family TVOParents.com | Cheryl Jackson We discuss the myths of the only child. Are they truly spoiled, precocious, lonely and overly sensitive? Do they need extra coddling at home and in the classroom? Our panel will explain where the stereotypes begin and end for the only child - the fastest growing family unit in North America. We discuss the myths of the only child. Are they truly spoiled, precocious, lonely and overly sensitive? Do they need extra coddling at home and in the classroom? Our panel will explain where the stereotypes begin and end for the only child - the fastest growing family unit in North America. We discuss the myths of the only child. Are they truly spoiled, precocious, lonely and overly sensitive? Do they need extra coddling at home and in the classroom? Our panel will explain where the stereotypes begin and end for the only child - the fastest growing family unit in North America. 00:28:06 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/yourvoice/audio/238271_48k.mp3 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:00:00 EST parenting,child,development,family,structure,siblings,only,children,Cheryl,Jackson,tvo,tvoparents,your,voice Kids & Family TVOParents.com | Cheryl Jackson Experts discuss the progress of Toronto's controversial Africentric school six months after the school opened. Experts discuss the progress of Toronto's controversial Africentric school six months after the school opened. Experts discuss the progress of Toronto's controversial Africentric school six months after the school opened. 00:28:11 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/yourvoice/audio/238272_48k.mp3 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:00:00 EST Africentric,Afrocentric,school,Toronto,black,children,kids,at-risk,drop-outs,board,education,schooling,culture,focus,alternative Kids & Family TVOParents.com | Cheryl Jackson How many languages can a child learn at once? Is there a 'window' of opportunity, or can they learn multiple languages at any time? And what are the cognitive benefits of learning more than one language? We speak with research psychologists and a language teacher about how kids acquire second, third or fourth languages and how it helps. How many languages can a child learn at once? Is there a 'window' of opportunity, or can they learn multiple languages at any time? And what are the cognitive benefits of learning more than one language? We speak with research psychologists and a language teacher about how kids acquire second, third or fourth languages and how it helps. How many languages can a child learn at once? Is there a 'window' of opportunity, or can they learn multiple languages at any time? And what are the cognitive benefits of learning more than one language? We speak with research psychologists and a language teacher about how kids acquire second, third or fourth languages and how it helps. 28:05 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/238270_48k.mp3 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST TVO 2010 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com Parenting expert Alyson Schafer helps parents talk to their children about the earthquake in Haiti in a constructive and age-appropriate way. Parenting expert Alyson Schafer helps parents talk to their children about the earthquake in Haiti in a constructive and age-appropriate way. Parenting expert Alyson Schafer helps parents talk to their children about the earthquake in Haiti in a constructive and age-appropriate way. 11:33 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/238274_48k.mp3 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 01:00:00 EST TVO 2010 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com | Cheryl Jackson An expert panel discusses the math learning disability called dyscalculia, which affects five percent of children, making it as common as dyslexia. An expert panel discusses the math learning disability called dyscalculia, which affects five percent of children, making it as common as dyslexia. An expert panel discusses the math learning disability called dyscalculia, which affects five percent of children, making it as common as dyslexia. 28:08 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/238269_48k.mp3 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:01:00 EST TVOntario 2010 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Kids & Family TVOParents.com | Cheryl Jackson Is it ever too late? Is it ever too late? Is it ever too late? 28:03 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_20100117_238267_LearnToRead_48k.mp3 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:00:00 EST TVO 2010 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVO | Cheryl Jackson A panel of experts discuss the impact of a trend in some immigrant communities of sending children back to their home country to be raised for a time. A panel of experts discuss the impact of a trend in some immigrant communities of sending children back to their home country to be raised for a time. A panel of experts discuss the impact of a trend in some immigrant communities of sending children back to their home country to be raised for a time. 28:09 http://tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_20100110_238265_SatelliteParenting_48k.mp3 Fri, 8 Jan 2010 00:01:00 EST TVO 2010 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario TVOParents.com | Cheryl Jackson A discussion about the benefits and challenges of choosing an alternative school for your child in the public system. Why are public school boards increasing the choice to parents? And what should parents look for? A discussion about the benefits and challenges of choosing an alternative school for your child in the public system. Why are public school boards increasing the choice to parents? And what should parents look for? A discussion about the benefits and challenges of choosing an alternative school for your child in the public system. Why are public school boards increasing the choice to parents? And what should parents look for? 28:05 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/238264_48k.mp3 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com | Cheryl Jackson The best strategies for effective communication The best strategies for effective communication The best strategies for effective communication 28:06 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_20091213_238260_TalkToKids_48k.mp3 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 01:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVO | Cheryl Jackson Experts discuss whether making kids feel like they are special can lead to narcissism and other problems later in life. Experts discuss whether making kids feel like they are special can lead to narcissism and other problems later in life. Experts discuss whether making kids feel like they are special can lead to narcissism and other problems later in life. 28:08 http://tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_20091206_238261_BadForKids_0x0_40k.mp3 Fri, 4 Dec 2009 00:01:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario TVOParents.com | Cheryl Jackson Kathleen Wynne talks about the state of education in the province. Kathleen Wynne talks about the state of education in the province. Kathleen Wynne talks about the state of education in the province. 27:39 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_NoOp_20091122_238262_Wynne_0x0_40k.mp3 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com | Cheryl Jackson The Pros and Cons The Pros and Cons The Pros and Cons 27:49 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_NoOp_20091115_238255_StandardTest_0x0_40k.mp3 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com | Cheryl Jackson How soldiers transition from the front line to the home front How soldiers transition from the front line to the home front How soldiers transition from the front line to the home front 35:10 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_20091108_238250_ComingHome_0x0_40k.mp3 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com | Cheryl Jackson How do we talk about it in elementary schools? How do we talk about it in elementary schools? How do we talk about it in elementary schools? 27:29 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_NoOp_20091101_238251_SubjectOfGay_0x0_40k.mp3 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com | Cheryl Jackson Experts continue debate about whether technology is dumbing down kids. More questions from audience. Experts continue debate about whether technology is dumbing down kids. More questions from audience. Experts continue debate about whether technology is dumbing down kids. More questions from audience. 17:15 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_20091021_238253_PostShow_0x0_40k.mp3 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:01:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Kids & Family TVOParents.com | Cheryl Jackson Experts debate whether technology is dumbing down kids. Experts debate whether technology is dumbing down kids. Experts debate whether technology is dumbing down kids. 28:11 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_20091021_238252_DumbingDown_0x0_40k.mp3 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:01:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Kids & Family TVOParents.com | Cheryl Jackson Experts discuss how kids can best adjust and thrive when living in one culture at home and another at school. Experts discuss how kids can best adjust and thrive when living in one culture at home and another at school. Experts discuss how kids can best adjust and thrive when living in one culture at home and another at school. 27:57 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_NoOp_20091018_238248_TwoCultures_0x0_40k.mp3 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:01:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Kids & Family TVOParents.com | Cheryl Jackson Experts debate whether kids prosper or suffer with too much structure. Experts debate whether kids prosper or suffer with too much structure. Experts debate whether kids prosper or suffer with too much structure. 27:57 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_NoOp_20091011_238246_FreeRangeKids_0x0_40k.mp3 Fri, 9 Oct 2009 00:01:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Kids & Family TVOParents.com | Cheryl Jackson Which countries are trying new things and doing it best? Which countries are trying new things and doing it best? Which countries are trying new things and doing it best? 27:52 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_NoOp_20091004_238244_TeachWorld_0x0_40k.mp3 Fri, 2 Oct 2009 10:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com | Cheryl Jackson Is reading all you think it is? Or more? Is reading all you think it is? Or more? Is reading all you think it is? Or more? 28:08 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_20090927_238247_LearnToRead_0x0_40k.mp3 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 01:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com | Cheryl Jackson What can parents do about it? What can parents do about it? What can parents do about it? 28:10 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_20090920_238245_HateSchool_0x0_40k.mp3 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com | Cheryl Jackson What Kids Learn From Sports What Kids Learn From Sports What Kids Learn From Sports 27:58 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_NoOp_20090628_238238_ValueOfGame_0x0_40k.mp3 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com | Cheryl Jackson Teaching kids the best approaches to keeping the peace Teaching kids the best approaches to keeping the peace Teaching kids the best approaches to keeping the peace 27:59 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_20090621_238236_KidsConflict_0x0_40k.mp3 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:01:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com | Cheryl Jackson Why hearing and vision tests are essential to your child's learning. Why hearing and vision tests are essential to your child's learning. Why hearing and vision tests are essential to your child's learning. 27:57 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_NoOp_20090614_238235_ChildSenses_0x0_40k.mp3 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com What should schools teach kids? What should schools teach kids? What should schools teach kids? 27:58 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_NoOp_20090607_238234_BeyondBasics_0x0_40k.mp3 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 01:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com | Cheryl Jackson Is being able to change schools a good thing? Is being able to change schools a good thing? Is being able to change schools a good thing? 28:00 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_NoOp_20090531_238233_SchoolShop_0x0_40k.mp3 Fri, 29 May 2009 00:01:00 EST tvo 2009 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com | Cheryl Jackson Nipping it Early Nipping it Early Nipping it Early 27:57 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_NoOp_20090524_238232_ChildAnxiety_0x0_40k.mp3 Fri, 22 May 2009 01:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com | Cheryl Jackson Is math more difficult for girls or is something else going on? Is math more difficult for girls or is something else going on? Is math more difficult for girls or is something else going on? 27:57 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_NoOp_20090517_238231_GirlsAndMath_0x0_40k.mp3 Fri, 15 May 2009 10:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com | Cheryl Jackson How to navigate the school system when your child has special needs. How to navigate the school system when your child has special needs. How to navigate the school system when your child has special needs. 27:56 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_NoOp_20090510_238222_SpecialNeeds_0x0_40k.mp3 Tue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com | Cheryl Jackson Does she identify as a he/does he identify as a she? Does she identify as a he/does he identify as a she? Does she identify as a he/does he identify as a she? 27:57 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_NoOp_20090503_238230_GenderIdentity_0x0_40k.mp3 Fri, 1 May 2009 00:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com | Cheryl Jackson How kids handle change How kids handle change How kids handle change 27:58 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_NoOp_20090426_238229_Transitions_0x0_40k.mp3 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 01:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com | Cheryl Jackson What does it take to get early learners interested? What does it take to get early learners interested? What does it take to get early learners interested? 27:57 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_NoOp_20090419_238228_KidsScience_0x0_40k.mp3 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 01:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com | Cheryl Jackson What are the best ways to encourage our kids and not create praise junkies? What are the best ways to encourage our kids and not create praise junkies? What are the best ways to encourage our kids and not create praise junkies? 00:27:57 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_NoOp_20090412_238227_Praise_0x0_40k.mp3 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:01:00 EST TVO 2006 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Kids & Family TVOParents.com | Cheryl Jackson What does stress do to a child's development? When is it good? When is it toxic? What does stress do to a child's development? When is it good? When is it toxic? What does stress do to a child's development? When is it good? When is it toxic? 27:57 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_NoOp_20090405_238226_ToxicStress_0x0_40k.mp3 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 10:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com The Different Ways We Raise Our Children The Different Ways We Raise Our Children 27:57 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_NoOp_20090329_238225_Cultures_0x0_40k.mp3 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family

The Different Ways We Raise Our Children

TVOParents.com Five kids, aged 8-12 tell us what they really think about school, their parents and their futures. Five kids, aged 8-12 tell us what they really think about school, their parents and their futures. 27:57 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_NoOp_20090322_238223_KidsSchoolLife_0x0_40k.mp3 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 21:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family

Five kids, aged 8-12 tell us what they really think about school, their parents and their futures.

TVOParents.com Research shows humour engages children, nurtures creativity, and boosts memory retention. Research shows humour engages children, nurtures creativity, and boosts memory retention. 27:49 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_NoOp_20090315_238221_ClassClowns_0x0_40k.mp3 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 21:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family

Research shows humour engages children, nurtures creativity, and boosts memory retention.

TVOParents.com | Cheryl Jackson Adopted children have special needs and unique issues that make parenting more complex Adopted children have special needs and unique issues that make parenting more complex Adopted children have special needs and unique issues that make parenting more complex 28:01 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_NoOp_20090306_238220_AdoptedChild_0x0_40k.mp3 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 10:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com | Cheryl Jackson A panel of experts discuss how well report cards are serving Ontario parent, children and educators. A panel of experts discuss how well report cards are serving Ontario parent, children and educators. A panel of experts discuss how well report cards are serving Ontario parent, children and educators. 27:55 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_NoOp_20091122_238259_ReportCards_0x0_40k.mp3 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 01:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Kids & Family TVOParents.com Experts debate the issue. Experts debate the issue. 28:02 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Int_20090227_238219_AfricentricSchool_0x0_40k.mp3 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:01:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family

Experts debate the issue.

TVOParents.com Solutions for the Future Solutions for the Future 28:09 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_20090217_238218_AboriginalEdPt2_0x0_40k.mp3 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family

Solutions for the Future

TVOParents.com The Past and the Present The Past and the Present 28:09 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_20090210_238217_AboriginalEducationPt1_0x0_40k.mp3 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family

The Past and the Present

TVOParents.com How alcohol and drug abuse affect how kids think, learn and love How alcohol and drug abuse affect how kids think, learn and love 28:08 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_20090203_238216_ParentingUnderTheInfluence_0x0_40k.mp3 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 21:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family

How alcohol and drug abuse affect how kids think, learn and love

TVOParents.com Raising Socially-Responsible Children Raising Socially-Responsible Children 28:08 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_20090127_238215_WeGeneration_0x0_40k.mp3 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family

Raising Socially-Responsible Children

TVOParents.com When children are securely attached to a parent, they have better relationships and are better learners - for life. When children are securely attached to a parent, they have better relationships and are better learners - for life. 28:10 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_20090120_238214_AttachmentParenting_0x0_40k.mp3 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family

When children are securely attached to a parent, they have better relationships and are better learners - for life.

TVOParents.com Crusader for early childhood development Crusader for early childhood development 27:28 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_20090118_238213_FraserMustard_0x0_40k.mp3 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 21:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family

Crusader for early childhood development

TVOParents.com Discover what's going on in there Discover what's going on in there 28:09 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_20090113_238212_YourChildsBrain_0x0_40k.mp3 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 21:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family

Discover what's going on in there

TVOParents.com What do we know, what do we need? What do we know, what do we need? 01:02:33 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_20090111_238211_AlzheimersSpecial_0x0_40k.mp3 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 21:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family

What do we know, what do we need?

TVOParents.com How much does it cost to send your child to school? After taxes? How much does it cost to send your child to school? After taxes? 28:08 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_20090106_238210_PrivateMoneyPublicEducation_0x0_40k.mp3 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family

How much does it cost to send your child to school? After taxes?

TVOParents.com What is the connection between healthy, active, well-fed children, and learning? What is the connection between healthy, active, well-fed children, and learning? 28:08 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_20081216_238209_HealthySchoolsMinds_0x0_40k.mp3 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family

What is the connection between healthy, active, well-fed children, and learning?

TVOParents.com Test what you think normal parenting is. Test what you think normal parenting is. 28:08 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_20081209_238208_NormalParent_0x0_40k.mp3 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 21:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family

Test what you think normal parenting is.

TVOParents.com Experts debate whether a cardboard box teaches just as much. Experts debate whether a cardboard box teaches just as much. 28:09 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_20081202_238207_EducationalToys_0x0_40k.mp3 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family

Experts debate whether a cardboard box teaches just as much.

TVOParents.com Why and how is fathering changing? Why and how is fathering changing? 28:08 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_20081125_238199_DadsRoundtable_0x0_40k.mp3 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family

Why and how is fathering changing?

TVOParents.com All kids lie, but when does it become a problem? All kids lie, but when does it become a problem? 28:09 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_20081118_238198_Lying_0x0_40k.mp3 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family

All kids lie, but when does it become a problem?

TVOParents.com What helps kids cope, grieve, and remember you after you're gone? What helps kids cope, grieve, and remember you after you're gone? 01:07:50 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_20081116_238197_MommyDiaries_0x0_40k.mp3 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 21:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family

What helps kids cope, grieve, and remember you after you're gone?

TVOParents.com How do children of soldiers cope? How do children of soldiers cope? How do children of soldiers cope? 51:22 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_20081111_238196_ParentingFromAfghanistan_0x0_40k.mp3 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com Experts discuss the roots and lure of street gangs. Experts discuss the roots and lure of street gangs. Experts discuss the roots and lure of street gangs. 28:08 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_20081104_238195_Gangs_0x0_40k.mp3 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com Experts discuss how to support teens who are parents. Experts discuss how to support teens who are parents. Experts discuss how to support teens who are parents. 28:09 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_20081028_238194_TeenParents_0x0_40k.mp3 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com What are girls getting up to and why? What are girls getting up to and why? What are girls getting up to and why? 28:10 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_20081021_238193_GirlsAndSex_0x0_40k.mp3 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 21:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com Experts debate whether toy gun play is okay for kids Experts debate whether toy gun play is okay for kids Experts debate whether toy gun play is okay for kids 28:01 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_20081007_238191_BoysAndGuns_0x0_40k.mp3 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 21:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com Is Your Child at Risk? Is Your Child at Risk? Is Your Child at Risk? 28:00 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_20080930_238190_TheGrade4Slump_0x0_40k.mp3 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 21:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com | Cheryl Jackson Winners and Losers Winners and Losers Winners and Losers 28:09 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_20080923_238189_Competition_0x0_40k.mp3 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 21:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com | Cheryl Jackson Are kids well reflected in their schools? Are kids well reflected in their schools? Are kids well reflected in their schools? 28:09 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_20080916_238188_ClassroomMirror_0x0_40k.mp3 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 21:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com | Cheryl Jackson Can you make your kids brighter? Can you make your kids brighter? Can you make your kids brighter? 54:14 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_20080915_238187_BrilliantChildren_0x0_40k.mp3 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 21:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com The debate over learning loss The debate over learning loss The debate over learning loss 28:09 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_20080909_238186_TheBrainDrain_0x0_40k.mp3 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 21:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com Should cyber bullying be a separate crime? Should cyber bullying be a separate crime? Should cyber bullying be a separate crime? 28:15 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_20080902_0_CyberBullying_0x0_40k.mp3 Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com How to discipline kids How to discipline kids How to discipline kids 28:09 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_20080624_PullingNoPunches_0x0_40k.mp3 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com The arts in education The arts in education The arts in education 28:08 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_20080617_ArtSmart_0x0_40k.mp3 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com The price of being the perfect parent The price of being the perfect parent The price of being the perfect parent 28:13 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_20080610_ParentBlitz_0x0_40k.mp3 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com When your child wants to pursue a skilled trade When your child wants to pursue a skilled trade When your child wants to pursue a skilled trade 30:32 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_20080603_BlueCollarKids_0x0_40k.mp3 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Parenting, Family,Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com What Constitutes Learning? What Constitutes Learning? What Constitutes Learning? 30:21 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_20080527_NoPencilsBooks_0x0_40k.mp3 Tue, 27 May 2008 13:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com How Immigrant Kids Succeed How Immigrant Kids Succeed How Immigrant Kids Succeed 28:28 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_20080520_HopeAndGlory_0x0_40k.mp3 Tue, 20 May 2008 13:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Parenting, Family,Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com How chemical pollutants affect our children's health How chemical pollutants affect our children's health How chemical pollutants affect our children's health 59:51 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_20080514_ToxicTrespass_0x0_40k.mp3 Wed, 14 May 2008 23:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com School Closures and your Neighbourhood School Closures and your Neighbourhood School Closures and your Neighbourhood 30:23 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_20080513_RunOnEmpty_0x0_40k.mp3 Tue, 13 May 2008 13:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com Kids and Mental Health Kids and Mental Health Kids and Mental Health 30:15 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_20080506_AllInHead_0_40k.mp3 Tue, 06 May 2008 13:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com Helping Girls Feel Good About Themselves Helping Girls Feel Good About Themselves Helping Girls Feel Good About Themselves 30:20 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_20080429_InHighEsteem__0_40k.mp3 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com Teaching your kids about the environment without scaring them Teaching your kids about the environment without scaring them Teaching your kids about the environment without scaring them 30:40 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_20080422_InconvenientYouth_0_40k.mp3 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com How it affects your child How it affects your child How it affects your child 43:26 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_TheNewRacism_041508.mp3 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com Are We Overprotecting Our Children? Are We Overprotecting Our Children? Are We Overprotecting Our Children? 01:29:42 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_TooSafe_041008.mp3 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 19:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com Kids and Money Kids and Money Kids and Money 31:37 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_Money101_040808.mp3 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 13:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com Is School Essential to Your Child's Learning? Is School Essential to Your Child's Learning? Is School Essential to Your Child's Learning? 41:21 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_Homeschooling_040108.mp3 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com French Immersion in Ontario French Immersion in Ontario French Immersion in Ontario 33:03 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_ItsAllFrenchToMe_032508.mp3 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com Are Kids Feeling Too Much Pressure? Are Kids Feeling Too Much Pressure? Are Kids Feeling Too Much Pressure? 34:33 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_AllAges_031808.mp3 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 13:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com Mother Maxine Tolgyesi discusses the aftermath of her son's massive stroke four years ago. Mother Maxine Tolgyesi discusses the aftermath of her son's massive stroke four years ago. Mother Maxine Tolgyesi discusses the aftermath of her son's massive stroke four years ago. 17:08 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/MaxineTolgyesi02262008.mp3 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com Dr. Peter Rumney, head of the Brain Injury Rehab Program at Bloorview Kids Rehab describes why kids have strokes and how they are treated. Dr. Peter Rumney, head of the Brain Injury Rehab Program at Bloorview Kids Rehab describes why kids have strokes and how they are treated. Dr. Peter Rumney, head of the Brain Injury Rehab Program at Bloorview Kids Rehab describes why kids have strokes and how they are treated. 20:41 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/PeterRumney02142008.mp3 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com Kids Tell Parents What They Need to Succeed Kids Tell Parents What They Need to Succeed Kids Tell Parents What They Need to Succeed 42:50 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_ChildrenKnowBest_031108.mp3 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com A Recipe for Violence? A Recipe for Violence? A Recipe for Violence? 41:14 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_YoungAndAngry_030408.mp3 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 01:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com The Dangers of Eating Disorders The Dangers of Eating Disorders The Dangers of Eating Disorders 01:20:41 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_DyingToBeThin_030208.mp3 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 01:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com Raising Creative Kids Raising Creative Kids Raising Creative Kids 35:17 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_ThinkingOutsideTheBox_022608.mp3 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 13:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com Listen to a telephone interview with individual and family therapist Candy MacNeil as she warns about the consequences of a poor body image in our children and gives concrete healthy body image promoting tips for parents. Listen to a telephone interview with individual and family therapist Candy MacNeil as she warns about the consequences of a poor body image in our children and gives concrete healthy body image promoting tips for parents. Listen to a telephone interview with individual and family therapist Candy MacNeil as she warns about the consequences of a poor body image in our children and gives concrete healthy body image promoting tips for parents. 16:45 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/CandyMacNeil02192008.mp3 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com Teaching your kids time management Teaching your kids time management Teaching your kids time management 24:11 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_BestLaidPlans_021908.mp3 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 13:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com Listen to a telephone interview with April Gates, Program Co-ordinator of the Eating Disorders Program at Homewood Health Centre, about the treatment and prevention of eating disorders. Listen to a telephone interview with April Gates, Program Co-ordinator of the Eating Disorders Program at Homewood Health Centre, about the treatment and prevention of eating disorders. Listen to a telephone interview with April Gates, Program Co-ordinator of the Eating Disorders Program at Homewood Health Centre, about the treatment and prevention of eating disorders. 21:48 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/AprilGates01232008.mp3 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com Motivating Kids to Learn Motivating Kids to Learn Motivating Kids to Learn 38:29 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_MotivatingKidsToLearn_021208.mp3 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 13:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com How Technology Affects Children How Technology Affects Children How Technology Affects Children 42:08 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_TechnologyAndKids_020508.mp3 Tue, 05 Feb 2008 13:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com | Cheryl Jackson Year Round Schooling Year Round Schooling Year Round Schooling 29:06 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_SchoolIsInForSummer_012908.mp3 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 13:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com | Cheryl Jackson How Birth Order Affects Your Child How Birth Order Affects Your Child How Birth Order Affects Your Child 34:45 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_BirthOrder_011508.mp3 Tue, 15 Jan 2008 13:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com The Connection Between Ethnicity, Identity, and Learning The Connection Between Ethnicity, Identity, and Learning The Connection Between Ethnicity, Identity, and Learning 41:36 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_CultureInTheClassroom_010808.mp3 Tue, 08 Jan 2008 13:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com | Cheryl Jackson Are Kids Feeling Too Much Pressure? Are Kids Feeling Too Much Pressure? Are Kids Feeling Too Much Pressure? 34:33 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_StressedOut_121807.mp3 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 13:00:00 EST TVO 2007 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com Do Girls and Boys Learn Differently? Do Girls and Boys Learn Differently? Do Girls and Boys Learn Differently? 37:35 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_SexEducation_121107.mp3 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 13:00:00 EST TVO 2007 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com What do Refugee Students Need? What do Refugee Students Need? What do Refugee Students Need? 37:10 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_ChildrenOfWar_120407.mp3 Tue, 04 Dec 2007 13:00:00 EST TVO 2007 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com What to do about cheating in school What to do about cheating in school What to do about cheating in school 33:14 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_EyesOnYourWork_112707.mp3 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 13:00:00 EST TVO 2007 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com Why Your Involvement Matters Why Your Involvement Matters Why Your Involvement Matters 35:48 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_ParentPower_112007.mp3 Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:00:00 EST TVO 2007 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com What do we know, what do we need? What do we know, what do we need? What do we know, what do we need? 01:17:49 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_AutismNow_111807.mp3 Sun, 18 Nov 2007 21:00:00 EST TVO 2007 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com Teaching to Your Child's Strengths Teaching to Your Child's Strengths Teaching to Your Child's Strengths 30:18 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_HowWeLearn_111307.mp3 Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:00:00 EST TVO 2007 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com Is the Media the Message? Getting Kids to Think Critically Is the Media the Message? Getting Kids to Think Critically Is the Media the Message? Getting Kids to Think Critically 35:59 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_MediaLiteracy_110607.mp3 Tue, 06 Nov 2007 13:00:00 EST TVO 2007 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com Talking to Kids About Death Talking to Kids About Death Talking to Kids About Death 35:00 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_GriefCounselling_103007.mp3 Tue, 31 Oct 2007 13:00:00 EST TVO 2007 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com Listen to a telephone interview with Margaret Whelan, Executive Director of the Geneva Centre for Autism Listen to a telephone interview with Margaret Whelan, Executive Director of the Geneva Centre for Autism Listen to a telephone interview with Margaret Whelan, Executive Director of the Geneva Centre for Autism 22:48 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/AutismTreatment_103107.mp3 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EST TVO 2007 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO, Autism Kids & Family TVOParents.com The State of ESL The State of ESL The State of ESL 34:25 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_BrokenEnglish_102307.mp3 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 13:00:00 EST TVO 2007 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com Are we raising high achievers, or obsessive perfectionists? Are we raising high achievers, or obsessive perfectionists? Are we raising high achievers, or obsessive perfectionists? 30:10 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_TopOfTheClass_101607.mp3 Tue, 16 Oct 2007 13:00:00 EST TVO 2007 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com When should kids become activists? When should kids become activists? When should kids become activists? 31:09 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_ForAGoodCause_100907.mp3 Tue, 09 Oct 2007 13:00:00 EST TVO 2007 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com What It Means To Be Transgender What It Means To Be Transgender What It Means To Be Transgender 55:21 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_GirlInside_100307.mp3 Wed, 03 Oct 2007 22:00:00 EST TVO 2007 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com Does it Add Up? Does it Add Up? Does it Add Up? 33:05 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_TheNewMath_100207.mp3 Tue, 02 Oct 2007 13:00:00 EST TVO 2007 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com | Cheryl Jackson Why don't we fail kids in school anymore? Why don't we fail kids in school anymore? Why don't we fail kids in school anymore? 35:33 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_TheFWord_092507.mp3 Tue, 25 Sep 2007 13:00:00 EST TVO 2007 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com | Cheryl Jackson Are they the secret weapon for kids at risk? Are they the secret weapon for kids at risk? Are they the secret weapon for kids at risk? 31:45 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YVMentors091107.mp3 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 13:00:00 EST TVO 2007 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com Listen to four families discuss how a diagnosis of autism affected their families and get tips from those who have gone through it. Listen to four families discuss how a diagnosis of autism affected their families and get tips from those who have gone through it. Listen to four families discuss how a diagnosis of autism affected their families and get tips from those who have gone through it. 28:09 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/AutismRoundTable_083007.mp3 Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EST TVO 2007 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO, Autism Kids & Family TVOParents.com | Cheryl Jackson Why building blocks help build the brain Why building blocks help build the brain Why building blocks help build the brain 36:26 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_Playing_062607.mp3 Tue, 26 Jun 2007 13:00:00 EST TVO 2007 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com | Cheryl Jackson What you need to know about teaching your early reader. What you need to know about teaching your early reader. What you need to know about teaching your early reader. 35:22 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_EarlyReading_061907.mp3 Tue, 19 Jun 2007 13:00:00 EST TVO 2007 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com | Cheryl Jackson The Pampered Child Syndrome The Pampered Child Syndrome The Pampered Child Syndrome 42:04 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_SayingNo_061207.mp3 Tue, 12 Jun 2007 13:00:00 EST TVO 2007 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com Do they make the grade? Do they make the grade? Do they make the grade? 38:16 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_ReportCards_060507.mp3 Tue, 05 Jun 2007 13:00:00 EST TVO 2007 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com Kids and Sleep from A to Zzzzzzz... Kids and Sleep from A to Zzzzzzz... Kids and Sleep from A to Zzzzzzz... 33:28 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_Sleeping_052907.mp3 Tue, 29 May 2007 13:00:00 EST TVO 2007 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com Parenting Through Divorce Parenting Through Divorce Parenting Through Divorce 46:50 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_Divorce_052807.mp3 Mon, 28 May 2007 13:00:00 EST TVO 2007 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com The benefits and the risks of citizenship education. The benefits and the risks of citizenship education. The benefits and the risks of citizenship education. 36:11 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_CharacterEducation_052207.mp3 Tue, 22 May 2007 13:00:00 EST TVO 2007 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com Navigating the system to get your children the help they need. Navigating the system to get your children the help they need. Navigating the system to get your children the help they need. 01:04:56 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_Special_051607.mp3 Wed, 16 May 2007 13:00:00 EST TVO 2007 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com Getting the wild back in the child Getting the wild back in the child Getting the wild back in the child 38:21 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_NatureDeficit_051507.mp3 Tue, 15 May 2007 13:00:00 EST TVO 2007 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com Does It Make Our Children Smarter? Does It Make Our Children Smarter? Does It Make Our Children Smarter? 34:41 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_Homework_050807.mp3 Tue, 08 May 2007 13:00:00 EST TVO 2007 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com What do gifted children need? What do gifted children need? What do gifted children need? 38:36 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_GiftedChildren_050107.mp3 Tue, 01 May 2007 13:00:00 EST TVO 2007 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com Is censorship in schools good? Is it necessary to ban books? Is censorship in schools good? Is it necessary to ban books? Is censorship in schools good? Is it necessary to ban books? 34:27 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_Censorship_042407.mp3 Tue, 24 Apr 2007 13:00:00 EST TVO 2007 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com How to protect your kids from online predators. How to protect your kids from online predators. How to protect your kids from online predators. 33:45 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_OnlinePredators_041007.mp3 Tue, 10 Apr 2007 13:00:00 EST TVO 2007 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com Bullies are getting younger, and more relentless. Bullies are getting younger, and more relentless. Bullies are getting younger, and more relentless. 35:28 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_Bullying_040307.mp3 Tue, 03 Apr 2007 13:00:00 EST TVO 2007 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com Have you contracted a serious case of affluenza? Have you contracted a serious case of affluenza? Have you contracted a serious case of affluenza? 36:19 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_OnlineAffluenza_041707.mp3 Tue, 17 Mar 2007 13:00:00 EST TVO 2007 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com 35:37 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_ImmigrantDream_032707.mp3 Tue, 20 Mar 2007 13:00:00 EST TVO 2007 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com Not talking by two? Maybe it's time to call the doctor. Not talking by two? Maybe it's time to call the doctor. Not talking by two? Maybe it's time to call the doctor. 35:26 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_NormalChildren_032007.mp3 Tue, 20 Mar 2007 13:00:00 EST TVO 2007 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com Your parenting style affects the way your child learns. Your parenting style affects the way your child learns. Your parenting style affects the way your child learns. 35:26 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_ParentingStyles_031307.mp3 Tue, 13 Mar 2007 13:00:00 EST TVO 2007 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com What are your kids learning in health class? What are your kids learning in health class? What are your kids learning in health class? 30:06 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/YV_Full_SexEd_030607.mp3 Tue, 06 Mar 2007 13:00:00 EST TVO 2007 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO Kids & Family TVOParents.com Listen to a telephone interview with Dr. Anne Kawamura, a developmental pediatrician at Bloorview Kids Rehab Listen to a telephone interview with Dr. Anne Kawamura, a developmental pediatrician at Bloorview Kids Rehab Listen to a telephone interview with Dr. Anne Kawamura, a developmental pediatrician at Bloorview Kids Rehab 24:22 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/tvoparents/audio/AutismDiagnosis_102507.mp3 Thu, 25 Oct 2001 00:00:00 EST TVO 2007 Education, Parenting, Family, Children, Ontario, TVO, Autism Kids & Family