Happy New Year! After a few months off, Jacquie is back today to reflect on the pace of life pre-pandemic and the effects of the world grinding to a halt. Is busy a "badge of honor" or a burden? Many of us have become accustomed to the fast-

014 Racism, Privilege and The Power of Stories

Jun 8th, 2020 1h 20m

As educators and parents, it would seem negligent and irresponsible not to talk about the events currently unfolding in our world, and yet these might be some of the most difficult topics to sit with, and unpack. During the middle of an unprece

013 Have We Lost the Purpose of Education?

Apr 16th, 2020 56m 59s

Today's episode is a going to challenge all of us to reflect on some of our deepest beliefs and assumptions about the purpose of education, for our kids as individuals, and also within a society, nation or our global community. Host Jacquie Ga

012 The Stapler (and other ramblings)

Apr 3rd, 2020 41m 19s

Today ... an informal chat about everything that is life in the "new normal". Pandemics, fear, connection, Tiger King and stapler epiphanies ... Jacquie covers it all. Jacquie is the founder and owner of Evolve Education Consulting, an organiza

011 Don't Just Do Something, Stand There: Navigating School at Home

Mar 27th, 2020 46m 19s

We are navigating unprecedented change and mass fear around the globe right now, and as many schools close, many students are now studying at home while we wait out the evolution of the Covid-10 pandemic. Today, host Jacquie Ganton talks to us

010 Panic and Run

Mar 12th, 2020 1h 20m

From viruses to governments to kids at the playground, the fears parents are juggling in today's world can seem overwhelming and at times, unbearable. How can we better understand this fear, talk with our communities and families about it and

009 Shining a Light on Attachment Theory

Mar 4th, 2020 1h 11m

What is Attachment Theory? How, if at all, does it relate to Attachment Parenting? How does the activity and growth of our brain impact the relationships we have with our kids and their behavior? On today's episode, Jacquie provides some clea

008 Making Sense of Episode 7 (and Your Life): Creating a Coherent Narrative

Feb 24th, 2020 30m 48s

Last week's episode was a tough one for a lot of us to process, so Jacquie is back this week to revisit why we need to make sense of our life story. In her examination of this process, otherwise known as creating a coherent narrative, she simp

007 Parenting on Empty: How Do We Give What We Haven't Received.

Feb 18th, 2020 54m 11s

Today's episode is for all of us who feel like we are being called to give from an empty cup. We might know in our heads the kind of love, attention, connection and relationship we want with the children in our lives, but what if that wasn't t

006 Kids and the A-Word

Feb 10th, 2020 1h

On today's episode Jacquie explores kids and the A-word. It's not what you might have guessed (although that might hold true sometimes!), she is going to explore another essential A-word to raising kids who launch successfull ... Accountabilit

005 What Do Kids Need From Parents to Succeed in School?

Feb 3rd, 2020 1h 3m

Have you been struggling to understand your role as a parent or caregiver in your child's education? Do you find yourself frustrated or in conflict, wondering the best way to handle your child's situation? Today Jacquie brings you a unique and

004 When Things Don't Go as Planned

Jan 27th, 2020 52m 31s

On today's episode, Jacquie shares a story. It's a narrative that will be familiar to many of us, and forces us to examine the question, "What do we do when things don't go as planned, particularly when our kids start school?" Her journey and

003 Examining Your Parenting Philosophy

Jan 20th, 2020 56m 59s

On today's episode, Jacquie challenges us to take a close look at our parenting philosophy. This is is something many parents haven't spent much time doing. In unpacking some of the underlying beliefs and assumptions we hold about our role as p

002 Changing Our Minds

Jan 15th, 2020 35m 22s

Episode 002: Changing Our MindsThis week, Jacquie begins to unpack why it is so hard, when faced with parenting struggles, to change our minds, approaches and ideologies. Considering the complexities of family, social structures and expectatio

001 An Introduction to The Village: Raising Parents

Jan 15th, 2020 17m 51s

Welcome to The Village! This is the very first episode of our brand new podcast, so it only fitting that we do some introductions. Today, host Jacquie Ganton will give you a little insight into her story, and how the concept of "raising parent

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