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OnPoint Parenting

  • It's Time for Kindergarten!

    30 JAN 2023 · Our guest today, Mary Day-Mauro, a curriculum consultant at Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board, brings us beyond the bell and into the classrooms of our youngest learners!
    35m 47s
  • Going Beyond the Bell

    16 JAN 2023 · Welcome to Beyond the Bell Podcast (formerly OnPoint Parenting) where you will get an inside look into school life. You’ll hear about topics that you might already be familiar with, but we’ll go a little deeper and give you a glimpse into the behind the scenes action in the world of education.
    3m 45s
  • Understanding and Managing Screen Time

    7 JUN 2022 · On this episode, Chantelle has a conversation with Amanda Lamb from Pine River Institute in follow up to parent webinars that were presented this spring. Together, they go deeper into the topic of screen time and parenting. You will also hear from our student voice correspondents, Emma and Isabella, as they talk with Chantelle about social media and cell phone use from the perspectives of secondary students.
    35m 19s
  • Everyday Mental Health

    7 MAY 2022 · Listening to this mini episode provides an opportunity to acknowledge the everyday mental health practices you and your family are already doing. These small actions have a great impact. We invite you to listen to this mini episode with your child or teen as a way to continue the conversation about mental health. 
    5m 51s
  • Human Trafficking and Preventing Child Exploitation

    7 APR 2022 · On this episode Chantelle has a conversation with OneChild Founder and President Cheryl Perera discussing the important topic of human trafficking in Ontario. Together they discuss ways to build parent and caregiver awareness of this local issue as well as explore the ways that we can all respond, advocate for change, and prevent childhood sexual exploitation. 
    27m
  • Understanding Eating Disorders

    7 MAR 2022 · On this episode, Chantelle and Lisa explore eating disorders and disordered eating behaviors. You will hear from students about the challenges they are facing when it comes to  body image and diet culture, as well as the impact of social media. As parents and caregivers, we discuss the importance of reflecting on our own upbringing and generational exposure to diet culture and how that plays a role in our conversations at home and the way we respond to our children.
    23m 19s
  • Accessing counselling support: how to prepare and what to expect.

    7 FEB 2022 · In this episode SMCDSB School Counsellor Mary Katherine Charters and Chantelle Quesnelle explore common questions and worries youth may have about accessing mental health services and the ways that parents and caregivers can support their child or teen when accessing support. You will hear from our student voice correspondents as well as information from community partners. 
    27m 43s
  • Accepting Challenges and Encouraging Healthy Risk Taking

    7 JAN 2022 · In this episode Dr. Jen and host Chantelle Quesnelle explore what parents and caregivers can keep in mind when deciding to step in or step back when their child is facing a challenge. They explore what we can do as adults if we are feeling anxious while our children are building their independence. The episode wraps up with a discussion around the importance of healthy risk taking and some practical strategies parents and caregivers can follow.
    29m 4s
  • Holiday Stressors & Strategies

    7 DEC 2021 · On this Episode, School Counsellor Lisa Hickling Miller and host Chantelle Quesnelle explore some of the stressors that students and families are facing as we head into the 2021 holiday season. You will hear some important insights from students themselves as well as tips and strategies for parents. This episode touches on the impact of COVID-19, financial stressors, managing expectations, and what to do if a family member provides unwanted observations on how someone has changed. The episode closes with some important reminders of the services that can be accessed over the holidays if your child's typical mental health supports are not available.
    23m 15s
  • Academic Pressure and the Importance of Growth Mindset

    7 NOV 2021 · On this Episode Dr. Gyles and Chantelle Quesnelle explore the world of academic pressures. They discuss the impact these pressures have on students as well as parents and how to know when the pressures may be turning into anxiety. This episode also provides some tips and strategies for how parents and caregivers can support their children and teens to have a growth mindset when faced with challenges. Finally, the episode ends with a discussion about the November progress reports and some ideas to help guide the conversation at home.
    20m 1s

Parenting is filled with joys and challenges - and so is being a kid! This podcast explores the key issues that students are facing today. You’ll hear questions from parents,...

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Parenting is filled with joys and challenges - and so is being a kid! This podcast explores the key issues that students are facing today. You’ll hear questions from parents, valuable insights from experts, and perspectives from students. We want you to leave with fresh insight and strategies for overcoming parenting challenges as well as tools to have important conversations with your child.

From our Catholic schools in Simcoe County, Muskoka and Parry Sound to your kitchen table, it’s all about working together to build resilience and helping our youth thrive even when they are dealing with difficult situations. 

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OnPoint Parenting is brought to you by the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District Schoolboard and our Catholic Parent Involvement Committee. 

Host, Chantelle Quesnelle

Executive producer, Pauline Stevenson 

Produced and edited by Lydia Bennett and Cole Bennett, in partnership with Portage Creative  

You can find our show notes, previous episodes, and additional resources on our podcast website: onpointparenting.com

If you liked today’s episode, leave us a review. 

If you have suggestions for future episodes or any questions or comments about the OnPoint Parenting Podcast, you can send an email to info@smcdsb.on.ca. 

Let's journey together, towards more on point parenting moments.
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