Andrew Fuller: How not to get PTSD and remain relatively sane
Andrew Fuller
We've been through a lot, and there's more to come. Clinical psychologist Andrew Fuller offers some inspiring ideas to help us cope in these trying times.
Why it’s okay to feel out of control – and why things will get better
We're used to exerting control in our lives, like a toddler knocking over blocks. But all that has changed, writes Tim Klein in this recent blog. It's important to acknowledge what's happening.
The Class of 2020: How we can support returning Year 12s
Many Year 12 students have developed amazing skills over the past few months, but they need particular support now they have returned to school-based learning. Peter Hanlon gets advice from the experts on what we can do to help.
Read J.K. Rowling’s new story free online – part of our updated super list of great ideas for kids at home
We can get out more, but there's still lots of time at home. Here's our growing super list of resources to keep kids of all ages (including big kids) engaged and entertained while they are at home – J.K. Rowling's new story The Ickabog free online with a competition to illustrate it, Lego workshops, classic biscuit recipes, Australia's sporting treasures, and more.
Leaving the bubble: Helping anxious kids prepare for a return to the classroom
The return to the classroom might be challenging for some children. Peter Hanlon reports on how to support them.
Regular Columns
Why is six afraid of seven?
The answer to this riddle - and others - can help the cognitive development of children, writes Diane Bourke, in a repost of this family favourite that will bring smiles to faces young and old.
Best books for kids to help them understand the coronavirus
A new wave of books has been published online to help children understand the coronavirus and protect themselves. Shih-Wen Sue Chen, Kristine Moruzi and Paul Venzo from Deakin University give their top picks.
Home, not alone: Cocooning has been hardest on the Tweenies
In Ruairi O'Duil's household, isolation has been hardest on his Tween. Will our Tweens be the Covid Kids, a generation that needs special care?
Independent schools look forward to returning to class
Independent Schools Victoria Chief Executive Michelle Green welcomes the resumption of classroom learning, but notes schools face major challenges.
My Tiny Humans: First time vs second time
As a second-time mum, Natalie Moutafis is noticing how so many things have changed - and the special things that have remained the same.
Best of the Web
How John Krasinski's Some Good News brought joy to our lives, why kids need forts more than ever, Bill Gates gives his book and TV show recommendations, and a podcast with tips on fussy eaters.
Want your kids to reach their goals? Motivate them to practice hard things
New research shows that by teaching our children to practice the right way, they can reach their goals, and become reliable and dependable, writes Maryam Abdullah.