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Childhood Matters by Bower Education

Childhood Matters by Bower Education

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Welcome to Bower Education's Childhood Matters podcast, presented by hosts Jane Parolin, Sam Payze, and Chelsea Oliver as they delve into the complexities of childcare and child development—covering all the topics that matter to you as a parent. At Childhood Matters, we provide you with the essential tools for parenting, celebrating the wonderful surprises and joys that children bring into our lives.

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Episodes
  • Flying Start: 3 Year Old Preschool Program

    Flying Start: 3 Year Old Preschool Program
    Jun 25 2026

    In this episode of Childhood Matters, Chelsea is joined by cohosts Sam and Jane to discuss the Flying Start Preschool Program for 3-year-olds. Together, they explore what the program means for children and families, why these early years are so important, and what families can expect from participating. They also share how our centres are delivering the program and the opportunities it creates to support children’s learning, development, confidence, and transition into their early education journey.

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    We acknowledge this land that we meet on today is the traditional lands for the Kaurna people and that we respect their spiritual relationship with their country.We also acknowledge the Kaurna people as the custodians of the Adelaide region and that their cultural and heritage beliefs are still as important to the living Kaurna people today.We also pay respects to the cultural authority of Aboriginal people visiting/attending from other areas of South Australia/Australia.
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    16 mins
  • Good Mood Food: Rethinking School Canteens

    Good Mood Food: Rethinking School Canteens
    Jun 15 2026

    In this episode, we chat with two mums behind the Good Mood Food Project, an initiative designed to support schools in rethinking what’s on offer in the canteen. Their goal is simple but powerful to make healthier, more balanced choices more accessible for families, so parents can feel confident and less guilty when opting for a canteen order instead of packing a lunch box every day.

    We explore the reality of busy family life, the pressures parents often feel around school food, and how small, practical changes in school food environments can make a big difference to children’s energy, focus, and wellbeing. This conversation opens up a broader discussion about shared responsibility between families and schools, and how we can better support children’s nutrition without adding to parental overwhelm.

    A thoughtful and practical episode for anyone navigating the daily juggle of school lunches and looking for realistic ways to ease the load.

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    We acknowledge this land that we meet on today is the traditional lands for the Kaurna people and that we respect their spiritual relationship with their country.We also acknowledge the Kaurna people as the custodians of the Adelaide region and that their cultural and heritage beliefs are still as important to the living Kaurna people today.We also pay respects to the cultural authority of Aboriginal people visiting/attending from other areas of South Australia/Australia.
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    24 mins
  • Lunchbox Pressure: Support from Supermarket Swap

    Lunchbox Pressure: Support from Supermarket Swap
    Jun 1 2026

    In this episode of Childhood Matters, we’re joined by Nabula from Supermarket Swap to talk all things lunchboxes and the pressure that so many parents feel each morning when trying to get it “right.”

    We explore simple, realistic ways to support healthier lunchbox choices without the overwhelm, guilt, or perfectionism. From easy supermarket swaps to practical ideas that actually fit into busy family life, this conversation is all about making lunchboxes more manageable and less stressful.

    Because feeding children well doesn’t have to be complicated it just needs to be sustainable.

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    We acknowledge this land that we meet on today is the traditional lands for the Kaurna people and that we respect their spiritual relationship with their country.We also acknowledge the Kaurna people as the custodians of the Adelaide region and that their cultural and heritage beliefs are still as important to the living Kaurna people today.We also pay respects to the cultural authority of Aboriginal people visiting/attending from other areas of South Australia/Australia.
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    34 mins
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