Podcasts

This podcast focuses on the crucial conversation of how parents can play a vital role in shaping the next generation of men who value respect, empathy, and consent. The insights & guidelines can help parents to raise sons and young men to be allies, not perpetrators, of gender equality. Music by - Bensound.com/free-music-for-videos, License code: BF0ZIRJYJK1TGZWA

With vacation round the corner, we understand the challenges of keeping children engaged in meaningful and enriching activities. Sit back, relax, and get ready to listen to how you can unlock the full potential of your child's vacation. Sound: Music by Bensound.com. License code: 3P1MTYOZVJCVFAJL

Wars and conflict enhance our sense of danger and may cause worry about what will happen in the days and weeks ahead. A range of emotions (e.g., outrage, fear, anxiety and sorrow) are common and can change as the situation evolves. Children of all ages turn to trusted adults for help and guidance. Listen to this podcast about discussing conflict & war with the young ones.

Friends are one of the most important aspects of our lives. Simply stated, "Friends make life more fun!" Building lasting friendships with one's classmates through education is something all students strive for, and would love to treasure. The right friends will always be there for you, no matter what. Listen to this podcast on the benefits of building lifelong friendship bonds through school, college and further on.

Hey students! Many of you, young ones, have a hard time focusing in the classroom, perhaps because you are in a new environment. But inattentiveness can plague you older ones as well, right? Especially, after a long break like the summer or autumn holidays! Listen to this podcast for pointers on how to master the art of Paying Attention in Class! You can then read the Blog article (with the same title) on the HOW TOs against each of the pointers.

Waiting for exam results can be a nerve-wracking experience, especially when students are expecting results to match their own expectations or expectations set by their parents. It's normal for both students and parents to feel stressed in the weeks preceding exam results; but too much of it is not good for one's peace of mind. Listen to this podcast to know more about what parents and children can do to deal with this anxiety better. Music: Bensound (License code: WZZQLNE7MXLOTKSA)

In an ideal world, emotions create feelings that flow naturally. But oftentimes, they can cloud the mind. Whatever one is feeling, can be a lot to carry. Hence, expressing one's feelings by writing it down or through art, is an incredible way to make them tangible, visible and approachable, before they get embedded and become a source of stress. Listen to this podcast on how we can help our children and students make their feelings seen and understandable. Music: Bensound (License code: WZZQLNE7MXLOTKSA)

Have you ever had one of those days when you just needed someone to talk to, to share something with, to really fathom how you were feeling? Feeling heard and understood is a human need. Everyone who feels vulnerable, needs empathy. Empathy helps us get in touch with emotions and feelings, and gives us an understanding of ourselves and others. Listen to this Podcast to learn more about why we must make a conscious effort to build empathy in our children.

Every new year begins with new resolutions, goals and dreams; oftentimes leading to failure for various reasons. A more successful way to ensure commitment, focus and achievement of a common cause is to have an 'Annual Theme'. This isn’t to say one shouldn’t set specific need-based goals, but the addition of a yearly theme helps one pull that feeling of accomplishment into the 'now'—into today! Listen to this podcast on the 'annual themes' of some of the major organisations, fields and institutions for the year 2023.
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The recent debate about Homework is not new. Some viewpoints maintain that homework leads to good study habits, while some others refute it and claim that it is a hindrance to academic success. The How and Why behind homework becoming such a crucial part of students’ academic life is dependent on multiple factors. We bring you this topic in two parts. This Podcast, titled Making Homework Work – Part I, has facts, figures and authentic students sharings. Once you have listened to it, please proceed to the Blog article – Making Homework Work – Part II, for the pros, cons and strategies for Teachers and Parents.

Very few words can feel as upsetting as hearing "I hate you" from one's own child. If this has happened to you, don't worry. You're not alone and almost every parent has been through this trying phase at some point or the other. Even though children say it, it doesn't really mean they hate you. Instead, it often signals that the child is upset, sad, embarrassed, confused and doesn't know how else to talk about those feelings. Listen to this podcast on this proverbial outburst from kids and how you could respond to lessen the pain.

Although there is overwhelming evidence that children learn best in and through their mother tongues, millions of children around the world receive education in a different language. This is usually the dominant language of the country they live in (e.g. Thai in Thailand or Urdu in Middle-eastern schools) OR in the case of former colonies, the language of the former colonial power; as is the case with India, where English has found a prominent place in schooling. Children who speak a different language at home than the language in which they are taught at school will by definition be called bilingual or multilingual. Listen to this podcast that explores the relevance of mother-tongue and multilingualism in the current times.

Multiple Choice Questions (or MCQs) are recognized as the most widely applicable and useful of all 'objective' test items. They are used to measure the most important educational outcomes - knowledge, understanding, judgment and problem solving. With pre-set answers and no subjectivity in grading, they are the best for diagnostic, ongoing and post learning assessments. How can you master cracking MCQs? We have a few tips and guidelines in our 2 part feature titled GET SET CHOOSE WITH MCQs. Part 1 is this podcast. After listening to it, we recommend that you read Part 2 in a blog with the same title.

Research states that there are two fundamental “mindsets,” that determine how people respond to struggle, setbacks and failure when pursuing their goals. With one mindset, a person may get discouraged and give up on goals. With the other, a person tends to ‘embrace’ the struggle, learn from the setbacks and keep moving forward – s/he ‘perseveres’. There is a science and process to building ‘perseverance’. The best part is – one may not be born with such a mindset, but it CAN be developed. This podcast is for Parents who wish to develop the ‘perseverance muscles’ in their children – a necessary skill for the 21st Century.

A podcast on delving into the depths of kids emotions! We are often upset with the way our children behave at times. What we see in their behaviour may be just the tip of the iceberg. At the' base of the iceberg' are big emotions that can be hard to deal with for the young ones. By being a proactive parent / teacher, we can help children identify what may be happening inside and develop emotional regulation.

Hello and warm wishes for the month of June – the month after which, the first quarter of the Indian Financial Year is about to end. This blog post, related to MONEY, is certainly not about teaching kids to be greedy for money. It is all about us teaching and modelling the right value and attitude towards money. A wonderful 'family-dialogue-based' podcast that unveils how an early understanding of money and related concepts can help our kids make informed financial decisions as they grow into adulthood.

Feeling bitter? Got the blues? Not your happy peppy self? Don’t worry. Everyone feels miserable at times. It's perfectly OK to feel like that. As long as it doesn't happen too often or last too long, it is just a natural part of life. But it doesn't feel good to stay miserable. It feels much better to be happy. So here’s a podcast with a story about Buddha for you children. We hope it will help you to cope with feeling miserable when it happens and help you to learn what to do to ease the mood and feel happier.

Being passive is not our default mode as human beings. Otherwise, we would have been born as a sloth or a panda bear (no offense to these lovely creatures). It is in our nature to strive, to want, and to move in a direction of something we desire and deem valuable. This Podcast lays the base for understanding human motivation and why it is important and well worth the time spent on learning to increase it. It distinguishes the types of motivation and lists many benefits of healthy motivation in dealing with our complex and rapidly changing environment. The sequel to this is a Blog with the same name, with another sequel opportunity to undergo a complete training module on the same topic.

The critical inner voice (aptly termed, the ‘inner monster’), can release a series of destructive thoughts toward one’s self that discourages an individual from acting in his/her best interest. The fact is, it’s not just us adults but our children too can face inner monsters. If not dealt with appropriately, kids can end up feeling low, lacking in self-esteem and doubting their strengths & capabilities. Listen to this podcast on how to cope with a child’s inner monster. If you feel you have one, try the strategies with yourself first.

Between work and life responsibilities, the days pass us by in a flash. There is much debate about the effects of not spending time with our children – in terms of quality & quantity; as well as the absence of grabbing magic moments that life and nature bring forth, which can help us to bond and cement happy memories with our kids. Listen to this podcast for some reflection.

Hey Kids … hellloooo from QEDRA! Just the other day I overheard a pretty nasty discussion between a young child (like you) and the parents. And it was all about screen-time and video games! I get it ….you children are all ‘wired’ now, incessantly interacting with our digital doodads! You have fun, but your parents have a problem with that, isn’t it? Listen to this podcast on why parents are upset and what you can do to win them over.