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Catch Up with the Experts: Being the Boarding Parent Your Child Needs with Richard Stokes

Catch Up with the Experts: Being the Boarding Parent Your Child Needs with Richard Stokes

Update: 2025-03-13
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In this episode of Destination Boarding, we sit down with Richard Stokes, Executive Director of the Australian Boarding Schools Association (ABSA), to explore what it means to be an intentional and purposeful boarding parent.


Richard shares his expert insights on how parents can best support their children through the boarding experience, from preparing them for the transition to fostering independence while staying connected. We also discuss the evolving landscape of boarding in Australia and how parents can navigate the journey with confidence.


Tune in for practical advice, real-life stories, and expert tips to help you and your child thrive in the boarding school environment.


Thank you to Courtney Dunn for editing this podcast episode.


ABSA: https://www.boarding.org.au

Boarding Schools Expo: ⁠https://boardingexpo.com.au

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Catch Up with the Experts: Being the Boarding Parent Your Child Needs with Richard Stokes

Catch Up with the Experts: Being the Boarding Parent Your Child Needs with Richard Stokes

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