Grant Schofeld: The Processed Food & Mental Health Crisis Facing Children

04/20/25 • 23 min

The truth about slushies! After seeing many alarming articles about the risk of slushy ice drinks to children especially under 8, Melissa decided to find out what all the panic was about. In this episode, she speaks with Grant Schofield - a Professor of Public Health at Auckland University of Technology.

They look at the importance of whole foods and challenges of preparing healthy school lunches. They also discuss breakfast myths and challenges around youth mental health.

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They look at the importance of whole foods and challenges of preparing healthy school lunches. They also discuss breakfast myths and challenges around youth mental health.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Gill Connell: The Power of PMP in Early Education (part one)

When Melissa's son came home from school talking about PMP she assumed it was like the PE lessons she knew growing up. There are many differences though and parents can unlock so many key literacy and maths skills for their children if they understand the best ways to help them learn through movement.

In this episode, Gill Connell from Moving Smart explains Perceptual Motor Programming (PMP). This is part one of this discussion and begins with a focus on the importance of directional language - how children develop essential motor skills and understanding through physical experiences.

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Toni Street SURPRISES NZ’s ‘Coolest Principal’ After Retirement Announcement - Bruce Cunningham

Sir Graham Henry called him NZs best ever Principal. He's also been called New Zealand's coolest Principal too - so exactly what is it that has made Bruce Cunningham so popular with staff, students and parents alike?

We catch up with him a week as he retires from 45 years in education. His latest role as School Principal at Belmont Primary.

Broadcaster Toni Street is one of the school mums there and has been vocal about just how amazing Bruce has been for the school - so we thought we would hear straight from her - but Bruce has no idea she is coming. So he gets quite a surprise when she walks in.

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