Building coping mechanisms in children and teens
We want our children to be more than simply resilient to today's mental health challenges, says Dr Michael Nagel. They need to learn how to adapt.
Andrew Fuller: Neuroplasticity and improving learning
Our brains develop throughout our lives, but there are two incredible bursts of growth when we are young. We can help our children make the mosts of these surges, says Andrew Fuller.
Is it a good idea to repeat a year at school?
Research shows that repeating school is usually not a good idea, says Dr Sarah Jefferson, so what can you do if your child is struggling?
Why do kids cheat? Is it normal, or should I be worried?
It’s normal for a child to cheat, but it can pose problems when the stakes get higher, says Professor Penny Van Bergen. Read her tips on how to discourage kids from cheating.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.