The Village: Raising Parents

As educators and parents, it would seem negligent and irresponsible not to talk about the events currently unfolding in our world, and yet these might be some of the most difficult topics to sit with, and unpack.

During the middle of an unprecedented global pandemic, we find ourselves navigating what will no doubt become a historical revolution.  Following recent high profile acts of racial brutality and injustice, the en...

Today's episode is a going to challenge all of us to reflect on some of our deepest beliefs and assumptions about the purpose of education, for our kids as individuals, and also within a society, nation or our global community.  Host Jacquie Ganton urges all of us to use this time of change and crisis to take a step back, unpack our priorities and hold them up against the reality of what we see in classroom and school practice...

Today ... an informal chat about everything that is life in the "new normal". 

Pandemics, fear, connection, Tiger King and stapler epiphanies ... Jacquie covers it all. 




Jacquie is the founder and owner of Evolve Education Consulting, an organization dedicated to helping parents and educators grow and bridge the gap between home and school. 

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We are navigating unprecedented change and mass fear around the globe right now, and as many schools close, many students are now studying at home while we wait out the evolution of the Covid-10 pandemic.  Today, host Jacquie Ganton talks to us about what this means for us as parents and for our families facing all these changes.  By examining what our priorities should be right now, and further discussing how to put our kids in th...

From viruses to governments to kids at the playground, the fears parents are juggling in today's world can seem overwhelming and at times, unbearable.  How can we better understand this fear, talk with our communities and families about it and lead our kids with confidence and peace?  Jacquie tackles all things "fear" in today's episode. 

Join her for an indepth discussion of the nature of our differen...

What is Attachment Theory?  How, if at all, does it relate to Attachment Parenting?  How does the activity and growth of our brain impact the relationships we have with our kids and their behavior?

On today's episode, Jacquie provides some clear and easily understandable insight into all of these things.  As a great companion to last week's episode where we discussed creating a coherent narrative, we will examin...

Last week's episode was a tough one for a lot of us to process, so Jacquie is back this week to revisit why we need to make sense of our life story.  In her examination of this process, otherwise known as creating a coherent narrative, she simplifies what it looks like to make sense of our childhood experiences and get "unstuck" in our parenting challenges.

She also gives us a quick rundown on her experienc...

Today's episode is for all of us who feel like we are being called to give from an empty cup.  We might know in our heads the kind of love, attention, connection and relationship we want with the children in our lives, but what if that wasn't the way we were raised?

Jacquie spends today's episode unpacking her own story and shedding light on her journey of healing and finding a new way to parent, one that w...

On today's episode Jacquie explores kids and the A-word.  It's not what you might have guessed (although that might hold true sometimes!), she is going to explore another essential A-word to raising kids who launch successfull ... Accountability.

By examining what it means for kids to be accountable in today's landscape, and what role we as parents can play in fostering accountability and responsibility in ...

Have you been struggling to understand your role as a parent or caregiver in your child's education?  Do you find yourself frustrated or in conflict, wondering the best way to handle your child's situation?

Today Jacquie brings you a unique and practical perspective on the role that parents play in the educational landscape. By examining how we can best support and foster motivation in our kids, she empowers us ...

On today's episode, Jacquie shares a story.  It's a narrative that will be familiar to many of us, and forces us to examine the question, "What do we do when things don't go as planned, particularly when our kids start school?"

Her journey and decisions may not look exactly like yours, but listening to her struggle, her testimony and the insight she has around a parent or caregiver's role in ...

On today's episode, Jacquie challenges us to take a close look at our parenting philosophy. This is is something many parents haven't spent much time doing. In unpacking some of the underlying beliefs and assumptions we hold about our role as parents, the nature of our kids' behavior and how we navigate through challenges and struggle, she encourages us to become more aware and conscious of our approach and the messa...

Welcome to The Village! This is the very first episode of our brand new podcast, so it only fitting that we do some introductions.  

Today, host Jacquie Ganton will give you a little insight into her story, and how the concept of "raising parents" came about. As an educator and parent her testimony is authentic and relatable. 

Jacquie is the founder and owner of Evolve Education Consulting, an organization dedicated to help...

Episode 002:  Changing Our Minds

This week, Jacquie begins to unpack why it is so hard, when faced with parenting struggles, to change our minds, approaches and ideologies. 

Considering the complexities of family, social structures and expectations, she brings you an emotional and insightful look at why we often turn the focus on our children's behavior when it might be more beneficial to look within ourselve...