Grades Do Not Define One

Learning From Children’s Books

Reading children’s books like The Jester Has Lost His Jingle by David Saltzman—one of Debbie and Gilly’s favorites—sparked meaningful conversations about the valuable life lessons stories can teach. While the book explores many themes, its most powerful messages center on hope, courage, laughter, and perseverance.  We want to hear from you! Share your questions, comments, and suggestions for upcoming episodes at BetheParent.dgk@gmail.com [BetheParent.dgk@gmail.com]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Grades Do Not Define One

In this podcast, Debbie, Gilly, and Kelly explore the often artificial methods used to grade children. Although they recognize that grades are an important and lasting part of education, they argue that grades fail to reflect many essential life skills that contribute to a child’s overall growth. They encourage parents to look beyond academic performance and value traits such as strong character and social skills, which play a major role in long-term success. We want to hear from you! Share your questions, comments, and suggestions for upcoming episodes at BetheParent.dgk@gmail.com [BetheParent.dgk@gmail.com]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Phone - A Constant Temptation

In this podcast, Debbie, Gilly, and Kelly emphasize that parents should model healthy phone habits for their children. They highlight that excessive phone use can hinder a child’s growth, creativity, and communication skills, making it important for parents to set a positive example. We want to hear from you! Share your questions, comments, and suggestions for upcoming episodes at BetheParent.dgk@gmail.com [BetheParent.dgk@gmail.com]. Some resources for further listening/reading: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/left-to-their-own-devices/id1840912030 [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/left-to-their-own-devices/id1840912030] https://www.anxiousgeneration.com/ [https://www.anxiousgeneration.com/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Embrace the Struggle - Expect Hardships

Debbie, Gilly, and Kelly have found that some students may struggle not only academically, but also socially and emotionally. Parents shouldn’t remain passive while this happens. Instead, they should listen to their child, validate their feelings, and work with the school to make sure their child receives the support they need. We want to hear from you! Share your questions, comments, and suggestions for upcoming episodes at BetheParent.dgk@gmail.com [BetheParent.dgk@gmail.com]. Some resources for further listening/reading: https://angeladuckworth.com/grit-book/ [https://angeladuckworth.com/grit-book/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Struggling Students - Our Emotions Affect Academics

In this podcast, Debbie, Gilly, and Kelly highlight the importance of parents understanding their children’s needs in order to build effective study skills. By creating supportive study environments and collaborating with teachers and schools, parents can help set their children up for success. We want to hear from you! Share your questions, comments, and suggestions for upcoming episodes at BetheParent.dgk@gmail.com [BetheParent.dgk@gmail.com]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.