Small Talking Kids

In this final episode for Season 2, the kids ask the questions of Sam and Sarah to find out how Small Talking Kids came to be.Then the kids talk about their favourite episodes, what they've learned and of course their favourite sports and more...!Take a listen to this light-hearted interview where we get to know Jack, Grace, Eden and Emily a little more!

Jack, Emily and Eden caught up with the super talented John Foreman and Sarah Punch, from Music Therapy wellness, to ask about the benefits of music and to learn more about music therapy. The kids found it very interesting to learn how music can help us in so many ways. Take a listen…

In this interview the kids ask: - What’s the difference between feeling sad and feeling depressed in kids? - What are the signs that we should look out for? - If someone is struggling to talk to someone close to them what advice can you give for them to open up, so they’re not keeping it all inside? - What can parents do to help if they suspect that their child is depressed? Take a listen to this interview and the way Shona brilliantly advises us on what can be done.

In our first episode back for Series Two the Small Talking Kids Crew catch up with Dave Friedman, Krav Maga Instructor to ask him about personal safety. What does it mean, how do we protect ourselves and what are some key things we should know? Take a listen to this super interesting and super important interview.

At the end of every episode we like to ask our guests “If you could change one thing in the world what would it be and why?'“ so we thought it would be fitting to finish season one with an episode on Kindness.Who better to chat to than ‘The Pad Lady,’ Rochelle from Share the Dignity.Rochelle started Share the Dignity in Brisbane when she read an article on Mia Freedman's page early in 2015 about homeless women and the difficulties they face when getting their period. Rochelle was shocked that these women needed to clean themselves in public toilets and use paper towels to create a makeshift sanitary pad.Unable to be a bystander, knowing that no woman should suffer the indignity of choosing between eating or buying sanitary products. Rochelle decided to do something about it, and the first collection had the local community, friends, family, and local businesses come together collecting over 500 pads and tampons.Rochelle’s initiative was such a success and she was thrilled that women would benefit from the collection by getting them out to some local great Brisbane charities to distribute.It wasn’t long afterwards that Share the Dignity was contacted by a few domestic violence shelters, asking if they had any more sanitary items, sadly they had to say no. As a result, Rochelle has been determined never to have to say no again!“The Standard you walk past is the standard you accept.” Rochelle Courtenay, Founder Share the DignityPLEASE NOTE: This interview was meant to be conducted face-to-face however after a last minute change (broken down car!) we decided to do it remotely. The audio quality is therefore a little low, but it's still a great listen!

Elly is in her first year of high school and Nathan in his second year. The Small Talking Kids crew caught up with them to ask about high school. What do they need to know? What advice do they have? Is there really heaps of home work? Take a listen…

Puberty - What’s going to happen to me?In this interview the kids ask the questions!What’s going to happen to us?Will I get moody?Will I get zits?What about hair?When will I get my period?Take a listen to this conversation where the kids got to fire questions to Cath from Sex Ed Rescue.Full interview transcript at https://www.littlerockersradio.com.au/small-talking-kids-pod-cast

In this episode Eden, Emily & Grace caught up with Dr Joanne Orlando who is a family digital literacy specialist looking at how we can make kids digital lives better.Dr Joanne offers practical solutions to the digital challenges kids and families face.We caught up with her to ask about screen time and gaming. Take a listen.Full episode notes at: https://www.littlerockersradio.com.au/small-talking-kids-pod-cast

Emily, Grace, Jack and Eden caught up with Julie Inman-Grant, the eSafety Comissioner and asked her some typical tween questions...- Why can't I have Instagram?- How can our parents not be 'nosey' but still make sure we are safe?Take a listen to this interview as we delve into the world of tweens, social media and cyber safety...Full episode notes at:

Emily, Grace and Eden were happy to talk to Daniel from The Alannah & Madeline Foundation and ask him some questions around mental health issues and bullying. They spoke about looking out for others, signs of mental health issues, what bullying is, how parents can help and more… Listen with the kids and start your conversations today!Here’s how the interview unfolded…Full interview transcript can be found at https://www.littlerockersradio.com.au/small-talking-kids-pod-castAlannah and Madeline Foundation www.amf.org.au

We’re Jack, Grace, Emily and Eden and we’ve got questions.We’ve found some incredible people to talk to, to help us and our parents, understand more about us and the world we are growing up in.From tech to hormones, kindness to bullying, we ask it all!This is Small Talking Kids!https://www.littlerockersradio.com.au/small-talking-kids-pod-cast