Girls must let hope, and not unprecedented times, shape their future
The 2024 International Day of the Girl Child theme calls on us to help girls 'realise their vision for the future'. That means helping them to embrace their aspirations and pursue their ambitions, says Strathcona Girls Grammar Principal Lorna Beegan.
How can we keep our kids hopeful during uncertain times?
Helping children learn how to cope with uncertainty may well be the most important role that parents play, says psychologist Dr Lyn O’Grady. To do that, we need to help them find reasons to hope.
The design tricks keeping your kids hooked on games and apps – and 3 things you can do about it
Game and app designers use all sorts of tricks to keep kids playing – and spending money – on their platforms, but parents can help them understand the risks, say researchers Chris Zomer and Sumudu Mallawaarachchi.
What’s the point of drama class? It teaches the workplace skills employers want, for a start
Doing drama in Year 12 gives students skills that will help them with life, learning and employability, say Deakin education experts Joanne O’Mara and Jo Raphael.
Why our teens need to learn about failure, by Maggie Dent
Maggie Dent shares her tips for helping your teens see failure through a growth mindset and develop the grit to bounce back after a disappointment.
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When is a good time for a child to start music lessons?
When it comes to starting music lessons, research says the sooner the better. But what is the right age to start?
What kind of conversations do teens want to have?
Three new studies look at what teens are curious about and what kind of responses they hope for in talking with friends and family.
Andrew Fuller: Overcoming procrastination
To stop procrastinating, we need to kickstart our momentum. To do that, we need to understand what is happening to our brain.
How can you support your Year 12 student during their final exams?
Year 12 students are less than two months away from sitting their final exams. We know this can be a stressful time for students. How can parents best help their children navigate exam season?
Unstoppable girls: how to empower your daughter to break free of gender stereotyping
In a world still cloaked in gender stereotyping, the need to empower young women to envision a life of limitless possibilities is critical.
Best of the Web: when your teenager pulls away from you, and more
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Parental guidance: Cultivating key skills for success at school and beyond, with Andrew Fuller
Andrew Fuller
We all want our children to experience happiness and success, regardless of the direction their lives may take. Clinical psychologist and family therapist Andrew Fuller outlines four essential skills that parents can nurture to support their children in achieving success.