https://www.spreaker.com/show/onpoint-parenting
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.]]>enParentingCopyright voicEd Radiohttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8012b6a4c35153a73cb3ff8c039aaba5.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/onpoint-parentingWed, 28 Feb 2024 16:48:20 +0000voicEd RadiovoicEd Radiofeeds@spreaker.comParenting 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...
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.]]>falsebfed2521-1a4a-5bdf-bef3-d27eed8f524eepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-time-for-kindergarten--525874020544ce66-d118-4039-b4f0-41d537d6e8f8Mon, 30 Jan 2023 19:48:20 +0000voicEd RadioOur 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!2148false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/going-beyond-the-bell--52455293
]]>4b248739-41fc-4fd2-8ae0-d9e5fd3d3005Mon, 16 Jan 2023 17:44:27 +0000voicEd RadioWelcome 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...
]]>226false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/understanding-and-managing-screen-time--500988805fb9af7d-13bf-4863-b313-83370dae792aTue, 07 Jun 2022 08:00:16 +0000voicEd RadioOn 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...2120falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/everyday-mental-health--4985953172169cce-41ea-4671-982f-5f7186ea87abSat, 07 May 2022 08:00:12 +0000voicEd RadioListening 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...352falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/human-trafficking-and-preventing-child-exploitation--49859540cd356c1f-9e34-4ed7-aaad-a7172bd46725Thu, 07 Apr 2022 14:05:34 +0000voicEd RadioOn 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...1621falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/understanding-eating-disorders--4985953661d738b4-0527-49f1-9896-c8600f5f8106Mon, 07 Mar 2022 17:12:59 +0000voicEd RadioOn 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...1400falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/accessing-counselling-support-how-to-prepare-and-what-to-expect--49859544c6253f6e-f817-460f-b79f-7fdafdd3d3f8Mon, 07 Feb 2022 09:44:00 +0000voicEd RadioIn 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...1664falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/accepting-challenges-and-encouraging-healthy-risk-taking--49859539364109a9-e724-45eb-a6ed-dac409dac2c8Fri, 07 Jan 2022 08:00:11 +0000voicEd RadioIn 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...1745falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/holiday-stressors-strategies--49859547
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.]]>e056d544-44cd-4e77-95ce-193b2face28bTue, 07 Dec 2021 07:00:08 +0000voicEd RadioOn 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...
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.]]>1396falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/academic-pressure-and-the-importance-of-growth-mindset--49859552
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.]]>138f4e19-e2c9-4e97-a573-b2ca3de1e894Sun, 07 Nov 2021 07:00:06 +0000voicEd RadioOn 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...
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.]]>1202falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/having-conversations-with-our-kids-about-race-racism-equity-and-activism--49859534
In this episode Tracey and Chantelle explore ways to have conversations about these important issues with our children and teens. Together they explore the importance of being curious and tolerating discomfort when the conversation gets challenging.

While conversations are important, actions speak volumes. This episode identifies ways that families can encourage activism in both small and big steps. ]]>9cbf63e9-1366-435b-8d20-41a84ae78ff2Thu, 07 Oct 2021 07:00:11 +0000voicEd RadioTalking about race, racism, equity and activism looks very different across households. In this episode Tracey and Chantelle explore ways to have conversations about these important issues with our children and teens. Together they explore the...
In this episode Tracey and Chantelle explore ways to have conversations about these important issues with our children and teens. Together they explore the importance of being curious and tolerating discomfort when the conversation gets challenging.

While conversations are important, actions speak volumes. This episode identifies ways that families can encourage activism in both small and big steps. ]]>1314falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/communication-matters-how-to-set-up-home-school-communication-for-success--49859548
You will hear some helpful ways to include your child or teen in the communication along with strategies to set up the communication for success. While these conversations can be challenging at times, it's important to remember that parents and teachers want the same thing - the best educational experience for their child! ]]>fc73e175-eca1-49b8-8476-b7c84e708262Tue, 07 Sep 2021 07:00:14 +0000voicEd RadioCommunication between home and school is very important! In this episode, Chantelle Quesnelle and Dr. Susan Graham-Clay discuss what the research tells us about home-school communication and why it is so important. You will hear some helpful ways to...
You will hear some helpful ways to include your child or teen in the communication along with strategies to set up the communication for success. While these conversations can be challenging at times, it's important to remember that parents and teachers want the same thing - the best educational experience for their child! ]]>1515falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/navigating-transitions-back-to-school-live-q-a--49859533
Parents and caregivers joined Chantelle Quesnelle, host of our OnPoint Parenting Podcast, and guests from the SMCDSB Psychology Department for a Live Q&A on our Facebook Page on Tuesday, August 31st at 7 pm. Together they answered your questions related to our student's mental health and well-being as they begin a new school routine this September. ]]>e8d28b3e-dc50-427c-890c-21616c57a37cFri, 03 Sep 2021 21:14:28 +0000voicEd RadioWith the start of school quickly approaching, we know that students and families are experiencing a wide range of emotions about the return to school and learning. Parents and caregivers joined Chantelle Quesnelle, host of our OnPoint Parenting...
Parents and caregivers joined Chantelle Quesnelle, host of our OnPoint Parenting Podcast, and guests from the SMCDSB Psychology Department for a Live Q&A on our Facebook Page on Tuesday, August 31st at 7 pm. Together they answered your questions related to our student's mental health and well-being as they begin a new school routine this September. ]]>3191falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/parent-i-know-it-ll-be-fine-but-i-just-can-t-stop-worrying-it-s-been-so-long--498595535fd22d21-106d-49d5-a2c4-a18607a85e06Mon, 30 Aug 2021 07:00:25 +0000voicEd RadioParents, if you are feeling quite worried or stressed about your child or teen’s return to school, this episode is for you! As parents, we have been through a rollercoaster of emotions around supporting our children over the pandemic and many of us...1288falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-don-t-want-to-talk-about-it--49859545
In this episode, we explore what to do and say when faced with silence or a child or teen who has ‘shut down'. We identify a few helpful ways to support your child or teen in these situations so that you can feel aligned with your child or teen rather than ‘opposed’.

Validating the silence, exploring what is underneath or motivating the silence, and creating a ‘brave space’ for your child (or the conditions to share) are some of the ideas explored in facing this challenging situation as parents.]]>cb637079-e946-4205-b076-ed42600844a4Mon, 23 Aug 2021 07:00:11 +0000voicEd RadioThis episode focuses on the child or teenager who does not want to talk about returning to school and tends to  “shut down” when the topic comes up. Silence from our children can be tricky, as it can bring up many different reactions and responses for...
In this episode, we explore what to do and say when faced with silence or a child or teen who has ‘shut down'. We identify a few helpful ways to support your child or teen in these situations so that you can feel aligned with your child or teen rather than ‘opposed’.

Validating the silence, exploring what is underneath or motivating the silence, and creating a ‘brave space’ for your child (or the conditions to share) are some of the ideas explored in facing this challenging situation as parents.]]>1303falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-m-excited-to-go-back-to-school-but-i-m-nervous--49859543bddea0f8-ad1e-491a-9c8e-3012a3e7285fMon, 16 Aug 2021 07:00:15 +0000voicEd RadioThis episode focuses on ways to support your child or teen who is expressing excitement and worry about going back to school. Excitement and worry can feel the same in the body and how we label and make sense of those physical and emotional...1503falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-do-not-want-to-go-back-to-school-and-you-cannot-make-me--49859558017e75cf-87f9-4e8c-863e-ee21b9a4e4b5Mon, 09 Aug 2021 07:00:10 +0000voicEd RadioThis episode focuses on ideas and strategies to support your child or teen who is expressing back-to-school refusal with anger and irritability. This is a challenging experience for parents and children or teens alike. We explore strategies and...1353falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-series-navigating-the-transition-back-to-school--49859555
Together, Chantelle Quesnelle and Beth McCague discuss helpful tips and strategies to support your children or teens who are reluctant to go back to school, feeling mixed emotions about their return, or simply avoiding the topic altogether! We also have an episode just for you parents, as you are navigating your own concerns or worries about your child’s or teen’s transition. Each 20-minute episode will include resources available on onpointparenting.com. 

If you find yourself thinking about specific questions, we have got you covered! You can submit your questions on our website, onpointparenting.com. We are excited to answer your questions with you and SMCDSB parents in our Live Q&A on August 31st at 7 pm! Here we will join a panel of our SMCDSB Psychology Department staff to explore and answer your questions about ways to mentally and emotionally support your children and teens as they transition back to school this fall.]]>d3742fc5-96fc-4f3a-9d09-037ff618e487Sat, 07 Aug 2021 07:00:06 +0000voicEd RadioThe annual transition back to school at the end of the summer is one of the most significant transitions for our kids. We have all gone through so much this past year! Our children and teens have navigated many ups and downs, changes and challenges....
Together, Chantelle Quesnelle and Beth McCague discuss helpful tips and strategies to support your children or teens who are reluctant to go back to school, feeling mixed emotions about their return, or simply avoiding the topic altogether! We also have an episode just for you parents, as you are navigating your own concerns or worries about your child’s or teen’s transition. Each 20-minute episode will include resources available on onpointparenting.com. 

If you find yourself thinking about specific questions, we have got you covered! You can submit your questions on our website, onpointparenting.com. We are excited to answer your questions with you and SMCDSB parents in our Live Q&A on August 31st at 7 pm! Here we will join a panel of our SMCDSB Psychology Department staff to explore and answer your questions about ways to mentally and emotionally support your children and teens as they transition back to school this fall.]]>223falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/summer-strategies-and-finding-balance--49859556
Here's a little bit about our guest this week:

Doug Lowther is a School Counsellor and a longstanding member of the SMCDSB Psychology Department team. He has been with the school board for 28 years (and counting)! Prior to his time at SMCDSB, Doug worked in children’s Mental Health agencies in Simcoe county. He grew up in a small town in Nova Scotia (they are all small towns) and he takes trips out east whenever possible. Doug enjoys coaching basketball and makes a concerted effort to be a good neighbour. He always has a story to tell and sees the best in every student and family he supports.]]>e2a2360a-5a67-49aa-86cf-bbc616ec7823Wed, 07 Jul 2021 07:00:26 +0000voicEd RadioThis episode is all about summer! Together School Counsellor Doug Lowther and Chantelle Quesnelle explore some common summer parenting challenges such as scheduling, problem-solving, and responding to the dreaded “I’m bored” proclamations from kids....
Here's a little bit about our guest this week:

Doug Lowther is a School Counsellor and a longstanding member of the SMCDSB Psychology Department team. He has been with the school board for 28 years (and counting)! Prior to his time at SMCDSB, Doug worked in children’s Mental Health agencies in Simcoe county. He grew up in a small town in Nova Scotia (they are all small towns) and he takes trips out east whenever possible. Doug enjoys coaching basketball and makes a concerted effort to be a good neighbour. He always has a story to tell and sees the best in every student and family he supports.]]>1638falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/finding-your-inner-compass-a-discussion-on-spirituality-and-mental-health--49859554070131db-e9b9-4e27-94a0-ecbfca41eeb0Mon, 07 Jun 2021 23:27:40 +0000voicEd RadioDescription: Connection has looked very different this past year. While we have been forced to find new ways to connect with friends and families over the course of the pandemic this episode reminds us of how accessible and important our connection to...1354falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exploring-mood-challenges--49859557
Please be aware that we briefly discuss suicide in this episode and it may not be appropriate for some listeners.]]>45277d86-fb82-4740-b940-ec7bd9ecd0deFri, 07 May 2021 07:00:12 +0000voicEd RadioTogether host Chantelle Quesnelle and Lisa Hickling-Miller explore the topic of mood challenges in the context of the pandemic. We discuss what's expected and when more support might be needed, the impact of screen time on mood, and the importance of...
Please be aware that we briefly discuss suicide in this episode and it may not be appropriate for some listeners.]]>1543falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/understanding-anxiety--49859550e91fc43b-8a34-4923-b3a1-6d627fe08ea9Wed, 07 Apr 2021 18:52:45 +0000voicEd RadioTogether Host Chantelle Quesnelle and Dr. Marian Boer explore anxiety across the ages and stages of development - they talk about what is normal worry and when parents should be concerned that anxiety is becoming a problem. You won't want to miss the...1309falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/navigating-stress-during-covid-19--49859551e6539b6e-c1e4-4c74-bc99-99354bfe0550Sun, 07 Mar 2021 09:30:14 +0000voicEd RadioHost Chantelle Quesnelle has a conversation with Beth McCague from the Board's Psychology Department - they explore the dramatically different landscape that our children are faced with as a result of the pandemic and how parents can support their...1318falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/welcome-to-onpoint-parenting--49859537
Brought to you by the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board and our Catholic Parent Involvement Committee. ]]>712154d9-6bae-4a44-bc5d-952753025647Mon, 08 Feb 2021 10:57:14 +0000voicEd RadioMeet your host, Chantelle Quesnelle, and hear where we're headed with the OnPoint Parenting Podcast. Brought to you by the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board and our Catholic Parent Involvement Committee. 
Brought to you by the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board and our Catholic Parent Involvement Committee. ]]>360falsefull