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How the power of poetry can change young lives
Emerging from a deep dive into the world of poetry, Diane Bourke celebrates poetry and provides resources to unlock its power for our children.

Digital technologies and mental health webinar, from eSafety
Learn how games, apps and social media can influence mental wellbeing, in a free live webinar from the eSafety Commissioner to help children stay safer online.

Best of the Web: When your child won’t go to school, and more
The growing problem of school refusal, the agonies of Mum Guilt, and why parents must model good screen behaviour for their children.

Best of the Web: Old people’s home for teens, and more
The intergenerational experiment with teens and senior citizens, does sport really build character, and what children think about their well-being online.

How to get your teenager off the couch
Introducing your teen to high-intensity interval training may get them moving and feeling less stressed, write David Lubans and Angus Leahy.

ISV’s Student Poetry Competition: And the winners are…
A record number of entries wowed the judges in ISV's 2022 Student Poetry Competition. Our student poets delivered messages of challenges and joy. Explore the winning entries.

Paul Dillon: Teens, parties, gatherings and alcohol
Missed our webinar with renowned drug and alcohol educator Paul Dillon? He shares his advice and tips for holidays and teen socialising.

Help your kids write a speech – but don’t do it for them
When it comes to speech writing, it's important to remember there are two parts - the writing and the delivery. Joanne O'Mara shares her tips on how parents can help.

Best of the Web: When parents don’t enjoy playing, and more
What to do when you don't like imaginary play, the children's authors who don't like kids, and different rules for different children.