‘Your teen is likely to lie to you’
Drug education expert Paul Dillon presented a seminar for Independent school parents in 2017 on teens and alcohol. Here he confronts the fact that parents have to be prepared for their child to sometimes do the wrong thing.
After the Funding Debate, it’s Time to Focus on Students
The new Commonwealth school funding model - Gonski 2.0 - is a good result for Independent schools and for Australian education, writes Michelle Green, Independent Schools Victoria Chief Executive.
How to be a strength-based parent
In an extract from her new book The Strength Switch, Dr Lea Waters explains the power of focusing on your child's strengths and talents.
Best of the Web: Wonder Woman’s Lessons for Children, Talking About Terrorism, and Late Night Phone Use
Our selection of thought-provoking and useful articles from around the web on educating and raising children.
High Stakes: The Dangers of Exposing Children to Gambling
A new study from Deakin University has uncovered a worrying impact on children exposed to poker machine gambling venues.
Best of the Web: the benefits of saying no, and more
Why parents should say 'no', how social media harms mental health, and encouraging kids to play junior sport.
Raising Children Who Can Bounce Back
How can we help children become resilient? In this extract from his new book 9 Ways to a Resilient Child, Dr Justin Coulson writes that the late primary school years hold the key.
‘The Arts – Who Needs It?’
Sally McLean created the amazing Speaking Daggers short film for our recent Arts Learning Festival. She gave this inspiring address to the Annual General Meeting of Independent Schools Victoria.
A Chance to End the School Funding War
In response to the debate over the Federal Government's proposed school funding model, Independent School Victoria's Chief Executive Michelle Green sent this letter to all Federal Members of Parliament.