Andrew Fuller: Why we must inspire courage in our young people
Andrew Fuller
Leading clinical psychologist Dr Andrew Fuller is seeing a worrying trend after lockdowns: young people opting out of challenging situations – including school. He tells Shane Green we need to encourage them to be bold.
9 ideas to celebrate National Science Week 2022
National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology - here are nine ideas to help you get involved.
Managing unwanted change: Strategies from a psychologist
The closure of the Colmont School has triggered many emotions for the school community. Psychologist Emma-Rose Parsons suggests strategies to deal with the upheaval.
How to make the most of uni open days
The university Open Day season has arrived, and this year students are welcomed back to campus. Careers expert Helen Green gives practical tips and advice for you and your teenager to make the most of Open Days 2022. Plus links to more info.
Don’t know what you want to be? Relax – and take a broad approach to study
Is your school leaver unsure of what they want to do? Careers expert Helen Green offers great advice on why it can be a good idea to take a broad course that fits their interests.
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How to encourage kids to eat breakfast before school
Yes, eating breakfast really is important. So how can parents help kids to eat this meal? Evangeline Mantzioris shares her advice to get kids to school with a full stomach.
Best of the Web: Making our neighbourhoods kid-friendly, and more
How we can make our neighbourhoods kid-friendly once again, talking to teenagers about money, and should you post your kids' lives online?
Best of the Web: How to overcome your maths anxiety to help your kids, and more
Why a fear of maths could really be maths anxiety, ferrying kids around in the car can be a time to connect, and how children are making us more eco-conscious.
6 ways to help your primary kid learn to write
How can parents help their kids learn to write at home? It's as easy as shopping lists or jokes on the fridge, write Anabela Malpique, Deborah Pino Pasternak, Debora Valcan and Susan Ledger.
Popular apps webinar, from eSafety
Learn about TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube in a free live webinar from the eSafety Commissioner to learn strategies for helping children stay safer online.
Why ‘screen time’ is an outdated concept
'Screen time' is an outdated concept, so let's ditch it and focus on quality instead, writes Kate Highfield.
Testing Times: How to deal with exam anxiety
Tests, exams, assessments – the mere mention of these to some teens can cause anxiety to escalate, writes Dr Deborah Trengove. She shares her strategies to help overcome the feeling during testing times.