Parent Teacher Interview
Parent Teacher Interview
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Parent Teacher Interview explores the educational journey of our children and the successes and challenges that they will inevitably experience along the way. We delve into ways we can support our children throughout their schooling and discuss the transition to school, child development, building independence and resilience and a wealth of other topics that you may experience both for you as a parent and for your child in the amazing world of education.
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Explores varied topics such as child development, transitions to school, and building independence with episodes discussing strategies for raising resilient children, experiences in public versus private schooling, and the importance of speech and language support in early education.
Parent Teacher Interview explores the educational journey of our children and the successes and challenges that they will inevitably experience along the way. We delve into ways we can support our children throughout their schooling and discuss the transition to school, child development, building independence and resilience and a wealth of other topics that you may experience both for you as a parent and for your child in the amazing world of education.
In this episode of Parent Teacher Interview, Yasmin Bastouil shares her journey from junior primary teacher to children’s book author, revealing how classroom chaos, empathy, and her own family inspired her stories.
Yasmin opens up about her early love of teaching, her time educating young children in France, and how those experiences guided her into writing books that centre on emotional intelligence and celebrating differences. She talks candidly about imposter syndrome, the challenges of self-publishing, and the powerful moment she realised her stories were impacting kids — including her own.
From laugh-out-loud classroom moments to heartfelt reflections on supporting children’s emotional development, this conversation is full of insight for teachers, parents, and anyone interested in children’s literature.
📚 Books by Yasmin Bastouil
(Great to link for listeners who want to explore the books discussed in the episode.)
A Superpower Called Empathy – A heart-centred picture book about understanding emotions and embracing empathy.
We’re Getting a New Baby – A lovely story about welcoming a new sibling and the emotions around that life change.
Who Likes the Zoo? – A humorous classroom tale of show-and-tell chaos and celebrating community.
📘 Available on Yasmin’s website: https://www.the-playground-diaries.com.au/ — featured among her titles. The Playground Diaries
🔗 About Yasmin Bastouil
Author & Teacher — The Playground Diaries Website: https://www.the-playground-diaries.com.au/ — Yasmin is a South Australian junior primary teacher, mum of two and children’s book author whose stories focus on empathy, emotional literacy and connection. The Playground Diaries
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/the.playground.diaries/ — Follow Yasmin for classroom insights, writing updates and behind-the-scenes glimpses.
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