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About This Podcast
How can parents really help their children succeed at school — without relying on fads or conflicting advice?
I’m Chris Battle, a teacher, tutor, and director of a tutoring centre in Bedford, UK. For over twenty years, I’ve worked with children and families to understand what truly drives progress in learning. My approach combines classroom experience with research in psychology, behavioural genetics, and cognitive science, giving parents practical, evidence-based insights they can use at home.
In Nudge Your Child Ahead, I share short, focused episodes that explain what works — and why — across reading, maths, motivation, confidence, and exam preparation. Each episode translates the latest educational and psychological research into clear, actionable advice grounded in real tutoring experience.
If you want to understand how children learn — and how you can support that learning more effectively — this podcast will help you do exactly that.
Listen on your commute, the school run, or over coffee: five to eight minutes a day to help you truly nudge your child ahead.
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Recent Episodes
Ep 6: ”How Do I Prepare My Child For SATs Without Making Them Anxious?”
SATs loom large every May, and many parents worry about how to prepare their child without increasing anxiety. In this episode, Chris Battle explores why some children cope calmly with SATs while…
Ep 5: ”My Child Finds Shakespeare Pointless — Should I Complain to the School?”
If your child says Shakespeare is “boring” or “makes no sense,” don’t panic — and don’t rush to complain. In this episode, Chris Battle shares how parents can turn frustration into curiosity.…
Ep 4: “My Year 2 Child Still Can’t Read — and Everyone Else Seems Ahead”
If your Year 2 child still can’t read — or struggles even to sound out simple words — you’re not alone. Many parents feel anxious, frustrated, and unsure how to help when reading just doesn’t…
Ep 3: My Child Isn’t Doing Well in GCSE Maths — and I’m Worried They Won’t Pass
My Child Isn’t Doing Well in GCSE Maths — and I’m Worried They Won’t Pass. They Say They’ve Revised by Watching YouTube Videos — But How Can You Learn Maths from a Video? Many teenagers insist…
Ep 2: Why Your Child Refuses Homework — and What to Do About It
When your once-eager child suddenly digs in their heels over homework, it can feel personal — but it isn’t. In this episode, teacher and tutor Chris Battle explores why homework resistance is so…
NYCA Ep 1: Why this podcast exists
Teacher and tutor Chris Battle explains why much of today’s educational advice misses the mark. Drawing on science and two decades of experience, he shows how real learning begins when parents…
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Nudge Your Child Ahead has published 6 episodes since October 2025, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.
Nudge Your Child Ahead is currently declining with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 8m.
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