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Distracted

Hosted by: Angela Lockwood

Welcome to 'Distracted with Angela Lockwood,' the podcast where practical meets purposeful in the pursuit of focus mastery. Angela Lockwood, a renowned occupational therapist and author, invites you to join her to...

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45: Raising courageous kids with Nadine Champion

Episode #45

We all know that fear or being scared of something will stop us from trying that new thing. Understandably, when we are scared why would we want to move towards it? When it comes to fear in our kids, the very thought...
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44: Life-saving first aid for kids with Sarah Duncanson

Episode #44

A parent's worst fear is not knowing what to do when our children are sick or injured. In this interview Angela speaks with Intensive Care Nurse and First Aid Educator Sarah Duncanson on the simple yet life-saving...
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43: Building trust with your child around device use with Angela Lockwood

Episode #43

In this episode, Angela Lockwood shares the three fundamental actions we need to trake as parents to start to build a trsutung relationship with our kids around device use. Angela shares that just like any area of...
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42: Making the most of school holidays with Angela Lockwood

Episode #42

School holidays can cause parents worry about keeping kids entertained. In this episode Angela reminds us about what school holidays are really about and how to change from feeling like an activities coordinator to...
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41: Embracing curiosity in kids with Miranda Taylor

Episode #41

In this episode Angela speaks with Primary school teacher and now children's book author, Miranda Taylor. Miranda's first and new book "Isn't it crazy" is a delightful book exploring the inquisitive and curious things...
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40: How to build confidence in kids with Angela Lockwood

Episode #40

In this episode Angela focuses on how we can identify if a child is struggling with low confidence and importantly what we can do as teachers and parents to help build their confidence. Angela also shares information...
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39: Bringing play back into families with Amy Cox

Episode #39

In this episode Angela speaks with award winner Amy Cox CEO and Founder of Playful Families. Parenting can be hard, it can be tiring but it is filled with moments of joy and fun. Amy discussed her ENJOY approach to...
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38: Raising Kids in a Digital World with Dr Kristy Goodwin

Episode #38

Understanding how to raise our kids as well-rounded, healthy, and happy beings in a digital world can feel overwhelming, even scary for parents. It is the first time in history that our kids may just know more than us...
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37: Reclaim your health and joy as a Mum with Dr Ali Young

Episode #37

Being a Mum is hard work. It can feel like you are always putting yourself last and before you know it your health, happiness and spark have faded. In this episode, Angela Lockwood speaks with Dr. Ali Young Author of...
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36: Building positive relationships with parents from day 1

Episode #36

In this episode, podcast host and Occupational Therapist Angela Lockwood discusses how teachers can communicate their concerns about a student in their class without ruining a relationship with a parent. After years...
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35: Letting kids be kids with Dr Susie O'Neill

Episode #35

In this episode, Angela explores the balance between fostering childhood risk-taking and nurturing our kids. Angela is joined by Dr. Susie O'Neill, Founder and CEO of KIDS Foundation. The KIDS Foundation reaches over...
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34: Building strength and resilience in teen girls with Celia Mulder

Episode #34

In this episode, Angela interviews a primary school teacher, sports coordinator, and founder of Fit Groms, Celia Mulder. From seeing the challenges teen girls are having with looking after their physical, emotional...
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