Those 6 Tweens

In this episode, we’re keeping it real with Kaylah and Jenny, two Year 8 students from Monterey Secondary College, as we dive into the ups and downs of puberty. From buying your first bra to dealing with periods, pimples, and being confident in yourself — we yap about it all. This episode is for you if you’ve ever wondered what high schoolers have to say about puberty as our guests share their honest experiences and helpful tips in this uplifting chat.  Tune in to feel seen, informed and a little more confident as you go through the changes of growing up. Because you’re definitely not alone. This podcast was led by and aims to highlight Frankston children’s voices. It was developed in partnership with Kananook Primary School and Communities for Children Frankston, a program of Anglicare Victoria funded by the Commonwealth Department of Social Services. If listening to the podcast brought up anything for you, you can call Kids Help line on 1800 55 1800 The Podcast was recorded on the land of the Bunurong people. We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water, and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and future. The views discussed in the podcast don’t necessarily reflect those of Communities for Children Frankston and Anglicare Victoria. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we’re talking about disappointment, resilience, and confidence with two inspiring guests: Brad Sykes, former Frankston Football Club player and founder of Brad Sykes Sport, where he helps athletes grow stronger mentally and Taela Sykes, a sports mindset coach and 7-time karate champion who represented Australia! We chat about: What it’s like to compete at a high level in sport Times they’ve faced disappointment and how they got through it Tips for bouncing back from tough moments How to build resilience and confidence, even when things don’t go your way Whether you’ve missed out on something you really wanted or just had a rough day, this episode will help you feel stronger and more ready to face challenges. Check out Brad Sykes Sport at https://bssports.com.au/  This podcast was led by and aims to highlight Frankston children’s voices. It was developed in partnership with Kananook Primary School and Communities for Children Frankston, a program of Anglicare Victoria funded by the Commonwealth Department of Social Services. If listening to the podcast brought up anything for you, you can call Kids Help line on 1800 55 1800 The Podcast was recorded on the land of the Bunurong people. We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water, and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and future. The views discussed in the podcast don’t necessarily reflect those of Communities for Children Frankston and Anglicare Victoria. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we have a quick yap about friendship ups and downs with two awesome grade 6 students from Kananook Primary School — Evie and Bella! They share their stories and thoughts on making friends, handling tough friendship situations, and being confident.  Listen in to feel a little less alone and get some helpful ideas for your own friendships. This podcast was led by and aims to highlight Frankston children’s voices. It was developed in partnership with Kananook Primary School and Communities for Children Frankston, a program of Anglicare Victoria funded by the Commonwealth Department of Social Services. If listening to the podcast brought up anything for you, you can call Kids Help line on 1800 55 1800 The Podcast was recorded on the land of the Bunurong people. We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water, and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and future. The views discussed in the podcast don’t necessarily reflect those of Communities for Children Frankston and Anglicare Victoria. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Check out our trailer for Those 6 Tweens, a podcast made by kids, for kids! Come on this journey with us as we ask the questions you want to know about, and share our stories on topics like gaming, building resilience, the wacky wonders of puberty, and the highs and lows of friendship. Over 6 episodes we chat with each other and with awesome guests from our local community exploring the tricky and interesting things young people are facing. Our goal? To help you feel more informed, more confident, and more connected—because you're not alone! So hit subscribe, share it with your friends, and come yap with us on Those 6 Tweens!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.