All Things Considered: Helping kids with...

This Sunday is International Day of the Girl. But what inequalities are girls still facing in 2026, and how far have we really come? Human rights lawyer and Plan International Ambassador, Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC joined Jonathan this morning. 

Videos have been posted online over the last few days showing group of youths destroying a house in Limerick. The group tore holes in the ceiling and threw furniture through windows. Gardaí have launched an investigation into the incident. For the latest on this we heard from Fre ... Show More

The public will be able to watch the execution of a former US Army major by firing squad, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has said. For reaction to this Jonathan spoke to Criminologist Trina O’Connor. 

<p>Tiger Woods, Mind-numbing worksheets, and more. The gang are back with a bang. This week they’re taking on the topic of holiday homework, as well as chatting about summer schools. Is the threat of summer school helpful to a child? What summer homework tasks are actually useful ... Show More

This week, Jamie and Rachel sit down and talk all about work of the home and practical life. There is an enormous emphasis on practical life activities in the Montessori environment and they talk through how to implement that in the home. Join us on Patreon!https://www.patreon.co ... Show More

Help your kids! 

Do you dread the nightly homework battles? Are your evenings spent hovering, hand-holding, and helping your child with ADHD through assignments? If you answered yes to either of these questions, Leslie Josel offers solutions. 

It's one of the most requested topics ever – homework! Nobody loves doing it, but is it something we should do or not? Molly and Carl find out whether teachers should be allowed to give you work to do outside of school time. Brain Trust — Casuarina Street Primary School, Katherin ... Show More

<p>Claire, Kacy, and guests Miranda and Christina discuss their work collaborating on writing an academic article, with additional tips for student writers to keep in mind!</p><br><p>Resources mentioned:</p><br><p>WriteCast Episode 8 (Rebroadcast as episode 48):<a href="https://a ... Show More

<p>Join Cari and Jim for an informative discussion about the power of heavy work for young children with developing brains and bodies!</p> <p> </p> <p><a href='https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593655036?linkCode=ssc&amp;tag=onamzcarieber-20&amp;creativeASIN=0593655036&amp;asc_item-id=a ... Show More