Bridging the Parent Gap Podcasts & Videos
Purple areas are parent specific; yellow areas (bottom of page) are educator specific.
You have full access to all 44 podcasts. With your purchase of the program, clicking on a video will take you to a members only site.
Notice that the podcasts are much shorter than the videos. Podcasts are an introduction to the topic, and the videos provide much more detail and discussion.
Introduction to Treasuring Education & Bridging the Parent Gap
Brenda and Kaili discuss how the Bridging the Parent Gap program works, including this podcast series and the videos that go with it. Learn a little about the hosts, the purpose of the program, and how it is organized.
1.1 Personality Types & Parenting Styles
Know your personality type and parenting style! Self-awareness is key to helping others. Reflect on the expectations you set for your children and how you influence your children’s learning.
2.1 Growth Mindset & Multiple Intelligences
Cultivate a growth mindset in your children and understand their unique intelligences. Learn to align your influence to help them become life-long learners.
3.1 Building Level Roles
Brenda and Kaili discuss the multiple staff members that can be a valuable resource for you and your child.
4.1 State Standards & Standards-Based Grading
State standards are the measuring stick for curriculum and student learning. Listen as Brenda and Kaili make sense of the purpose of standards and how standards-based grading fits.
5.1 Jigsaw
Learn about the most effective, research-based collaborative strategy used in classrooms today.
1.2 Modes of Learning & Multiple Intelligences
Brenda and Kaili discuss how we perceive and process new information.
2.2 Stages of Physical Development
Learn what to watch for as your child develops physically from age 5-18.
3.2 Roles - District Level
Staff at this level may not work directly with your children, but you'll want to know about the work they do.
4.2 Hot Topics: CRT & SEL Part 1 of 2
In this first of two episodes, Brenda & Kaili discuss the hot topic of Social Emotional Learning, specifically its purpose and what it may look like in schools.
4.2 Hot Topics: CRT & SEL Part 2 of 2
In this second of two episodes, Brenda & Kaili discuss the hot topic of Critical Race Theory, specifically its purpose and what it may look like in schools.
5.2 Multi-Sensory Strategies
Children learn and retain new information when more than one of their senses are engaged. Explore some fun ideas!
1.3 SWOT
Try with Brenda & Kaili the SWOT analysis strategy. Identify your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, & threats.
2.3 Stages of Emotional Development
Learn about the typical stages of emotional development in children ages 5-18. Brenda & Kaili also discuss how trauma can interrupt typical development.
3.3 Types of Public Schools
There are a surprising number of types of public schools. Brenda & Kaili break them down.
4.3 Learning Assessments & Grades / State Assessments
Introduction for Educators
Brenda and Kaili discuss how the Bridging the Parent Gap program works, including this podcast series and the videos that go with it. Learn a little about the hosts, the purpose of the program, and how it is organized.
1 - Welcoming Campaign
Learn about the elements of a great welcoming campaign to lay the foundation for a year of partnership with families.
2 - Resources for Families
Brenda & Kaili discuss four categories of parent resources for educators to share.
3 - Engaging with Parents
Brenda and Kaili discuss quick tips for engaging in interactions with others.
4 - Partnering with Parents
Brenda and Kaili discuss active listening, reflective listening and mirroring verbal communication.
5 - Parent Meetings
Brenda and Kaili discuss active listening, reflective listening and mirroring verbal communication.