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Mental Health Visits to Emergency by Young People Surge
New research by the Murdoch Children's Research Institute shows a big increase in young people with mental health issues seeking help in emergency departments.
Best of the Web: Students Who Hate their Phones, Being a Resilient Parent, and Talking to Kids about Cambridge Analytica
Challenging the idea that kids love their phones, resilient parenting, and discussing Cambridge Analytica.
Ten Tips for Creating Resilient Families
Mooch time, family rituals and knowing who's in charge - these are some of the tips from clinical psychologist Andrew Fuller for creating resilient families, in this repost of his popular article.
The Teenage Brain: There’s No Such Thing as Average
When it comes to understanding teenagers, we need to recognise that all teenagers are different, writes Lucy Foulkes.
Community Connections – Al Siraat College
Students at Al Siraat College in Epping have embraced the Shoebox4Syria campaign, preparing thousands of gifts for Syrian children in refugee camps.
Best of the Web: Tips for Reading to Kids, Why You Should be a Lazy Parent, and the Sadness of the Empty Nest
Five tips to make the most of reading to children, why you should become an 'intentionally lazy' parent, and the the grief and freedom of empty nesters.
Lessons in Resilience
Scott Harris suffered traumatic brain injury in a motorbike accident. Nine years later, he's redefined resilience. He tells his remarkable story, sharing the lessons he's learned.
Hey Diddle Diddle: Why Nursery Rhymes Produce Successful Readers
Nursery rhymes might be unpopular with some parents, but as Diane Bourke explains, rhymers become readers.
Besting the Bullies: How Having Many Friends Can Make a Difference
New research shows that having a group of friends can help a child's resilience in the face of bullying.