Academic Coaching for Parents with Dr Anna York-Weaving

Welcome to Academic Coaching for Parents with Dr. Anna York-Weaving —your go-to resource for raising well-rounded, successful children in a world teeming with digital distractions. Hosted by Dr. Anna York-Weaving, a scientist, academic coach and educator with over a decade of educational experience, this podcast offers practical strategies and insights to help parents support their children’s academic journeys and personal growth. Dr. Anna York-Weaving has transformed the lives of countless students, empowering them to reach their full potential through tailored academic coaching. In each episode, she shares her secrets to fostering strong study habits, building resilience and nurturing the skills that will prepare your children for lifelong success. But that’s not all. Academic Coaching for Parents also features interviews with industry experts, scientists and educators, who bring their own unique perspectives on education, learning and child de

Academic Coaching for Parents with Dr Anna York-Weaving is a education podcast hosted by Anna York-Weaving, with 52 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #1

  #50 - How to Build Academic Confidence: The Science of Self-Efficacy

  Aug 11, 202616 minS5

  Have you ever heard your child say “I can’t do this” before they have even really tried? A student’s belief in their own ability can influence how they approach challenge, how much effort they invest and how long they persist when learning becomes difficult. In this episode, I explore the psychology of self-efficacy: our belief in our ability to succeed at a specific task. Drawing on the work of Professor Albert Bandura and research in educational psychology, I discuss the main sources of self-efficacy, its relationship with academic confidence and motivation and how parents can use this understanding to support the way their child approaches learning, challenge and setbacks. ️ In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ What self-efficacy is and why it matters for students ✅ How mastery experiences can build a student’s belief in their own ability ✅ Why seeing other people improve can influence self-efficacy ✅ How feedback from parents, teachers and others can shape academic confidence ✅ How stress, tiredness and emotional state can influence what students believe they are capable of ✅ Why statements such as “I’m just not good at this” can become powerful beliefs about academic ability ✅ Why self-belief needs to be combined with effective study skills, strategy and consistent action Links & Resources Enjoyed this episode? Share it with another parent or educator, and don’t forget to subscribe for more conversations on learning, academic success and student wellbeing. I’ll soon be launching my new Academic Coaching Programme, designed to help teenagers become more confident, independent and effective learners by teaching them how to study efficiently, manage their time and develop an academic system that actually works for them. If you would like to join the waitlist or reserve a place for your child, book a free 30-minute consultation via my website: https://www.york-weaving-education.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #13

  #49 - How Slowing Down Can Deepen Your Child’s Learning

  Jul 20, 202614 minS4

  Have you ever wondered when your child actually has time to think deeply, apply their knowledge and reflect on how it all fits together? Because deeper learning does not necessarily come from completing more tasks, but from having the time and space to analyse ideas, make connections and learn from mistakes. Children often move from lesson to lesson, activity to activity and task to task, with very little time left simply to pause and think. In this episode, I explore how constant busyness may contribute to shallow learning and why reflection is such an important part of developing a deeper understanding of academic subjects. ️ In this episode, I discuss: ✅ How constant busyness may affect the depth of children’s learning ✅ Why rushing through academic tasks can encourage students to look for shortcuts rather than understanding ✅ How self-explanation can help students connect new information with their existing knowledge ✅ Why making a mistake does not automatically result in learning ✅ Practical questions children can use to reflect after lessons and study sessions ✅ Three ways parents can create more time and space for reflection Whether your child is preparing for exams, completing homework or simply trying to understand their subjects more effectively, this episode will help you encourage a more reflective, thoughtful and independent approach to learning. Stay Connected Enjoyed this episode? Share it with another parent or educator, and don’t forget to subscribe for more conversations on academic success and student wellbeing. Interested in personalised academic coaching? Book a free 30-minute consultation via my website: https://www.york-weaving-education.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #12

  #48 - Mindfulness for Children: Practical Ways to Reduce Stress and Improve Focus with Dr Mark Pearson

  Jul 13, 202646 minS4

  Have you ever wondered what mindfulness really means, and whether it could help your child feel calmer, cope with stress and improve their focus? In this episode, I am joined by Dr Mark Pearson, author, educator and counsellor with more than 35 years of experience in expressive therapies. Together, we explore what mindfulness really is, why it has become increasingly important for children growing up in today's world and how parents can introduce simple, practical mindfulness activities into everyday family life. Drawing on his latest book, Mindfulness and Relaxation Activities for All Ages, Mark explains why mindfulness is about much more than sitting quietly. We discuss how movement, creativity and guided relaxation can help children manage stress, develop self-awareness and build lifelong wellbeing. 🎙️ In this episode, we discuss: ✅ What mindfulness really is and why it matters for children ✅ How stress and overstimulation can affect children's wellbeing, focus and learning ✅ Why mindfulness looks different for every child ✅ Simple mindfulness and relaxation activities parents can introduce at home ✅ How creativity, movement and guided relaxation can help children develop resilience and emotional wellbeing Whether you're supporting a child who struggles to switch off, finds it difficult to manage stress or you simply want to help your family build healthier everyday habits, this episode offers practical, evidence-informed strategies that you can begin using straight away. 🔗 Links & Resources 📖 Mindfulness and Relaxation Activities for All Ages by Dr Mark Pearson   https://www.routledge.com/Mindfulness-and-Relaxation-Activities-for-All-Ages-Over-Sixty-Fun-and-Engaging-Evidence-based-Visualisations-Meditations-and-Self-awareness-Games/Pearson/p/book/9781041204381 LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-pearson-8a08921b/ https://expressivetherapies.au/index.php 📩 Enjoyed this episode? Share it with another parent or educator, and don't forget to subscribe for more conversations on academic success and student wellbeing. 👉 Interested in personalised academic coaching? Book a free 30-minute consultation via my website: https://www.york-weaving-education.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #11

  #47 - The Psychology of Eating: How Children Develop Their Relationship with Food with Professor Jane Ogden

  Jun 12, 202639 minS4

  Have you ever wondered why your child’s eating habits can feel so difficult to manage, even when you know what healthy eating should look like? In this week's episode, I am joined by Professor Jane Ogden, Professor of Health Psychology at University of Surrey, whose work has shaped how we understand the psychological and behavioural factors behind how and why we eat. Professor Ogden has published over 280 research papers and authored a number of books, including several focused specifically on eating behaviour. Alongside her research, she has taught topics related to eating behaviour to students across psychology, medicine, nutrition and related fields for over three decades. Professor Ogden has recently published her latest book  How to Eat Well at Every Age, published by Routledge, and in this episode we explore some of the key ideas from the book together with insights from her wider research. 🎙️ In this episode, we discuss: ✅ What eating well means and why eating is shaped by more than nutrition ✅ Why children develop different eating habits and how these patterns form early ✅ What it means to be a “good food parent” ✅ The difference between overt and covert control and what the research tells us ✅ Why rewards and modelling can have a lasting impact on eating behaviour ✅ How body image and modern environments may influence children’s relationship with food Whether you are navigating fussy eating, thinking about how habits form or simply looking to better understand your child’s relationship with food, this episode offers practical and research informed insights for parents. 🔗 Links & Resources Professor Jane Ogden https://www.surrey.ac.uk/people/jane-ogden LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-ogden-3328504b/ 📘 “How to Eat Well at Every Age” by Prof Jane Ogden https://www.routledge.com/How-to-Eat-Well-at-Every-Age/Ogden/p/book/9781032987255?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23526953194&gbraid=0AAAAACWuhHW1ASIMzbfGL4HhazxWgkClq&gclid=CjwKCAjwuanRBhBSEiwAY5y6V_UNudSoMnTKXo0J-g3p-vGEOKz99RCYUJ2cz027C_4ETNHRGXv_mBoCyBcQAvD_BwE 📩 Enjoyed this episode? Share it with another parent and do not forget to subscribe for more conversations on academic success and student wellbeing. 👉 Interested in personalised academic coaching? Book a free 30 minute consultation via my website: https://www.york-weaving-education.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #10

  #46 - Understanding Disconnection in Children and How Parents Can Help with Amber Chandler

  Jun 2, 202656 minS4

  <p>Have you ever looked at your child and felt that something has shifted in their motivation, their focus or even their engagement?</p><br><p>In this episode of Academic Coaching for Parents, I am joined by Amber Chandler, an award-winning educator, author and speaker from New York, with over 20 years of classroom experience.</p><br><p>Amber has recently published her book “Reclaiming Connection”, published by Routledge, and in today's episode we discuss the key ideas explored in the book.</p><br><p>Over the past few years, many parents and educators have reflected on whether something has shif...

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