Episodes
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 more...! Take a listen to this light-hearted interview where we get to know Jack, Grace, Eden and Emily a little more!
Published 08/11/20
Published 08/11/20
Jack, Grace, Eden and Emily catch up with Charli to talk about their experiences of COVID. Charli started high school this year . As a Year 7 student making the big step to high school, creating new friendships and then going into isolation, it's been difficult for her and many others. Take a listen to how COVID has had an impact from the perspective of Small Talking Kids.
Published 07/01/20
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...
Published 06/16/20
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.
Published 05/07/20
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.
Published 04/05/20
At the end of every episode we like to ask our guests “If you could change one things 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...
Published 11/26/19
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…
Published 10/24/19
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.
Published 10/08/19
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
Published 09/25/19
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:
Published 09/10/19
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…
Published 08/26/19
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
Published 08/23/19