Anxiety
Andrew Fuller: Talking to young people about the coronavirus
Many young people will be feeling bewilderment and fear as the coronavirus spreads. Leading psychologist Andrew Fuller offer ideas for parents and adults to support young people, the first of a series over coming weeks.
Andrew Fuller: How to get through a bad day
We all have days when nothing goes right. Leading psychologist Andrew Fuller offers tips on getting through them, part of an occasional series on parent wellbeing.
Five tips to help kids ease back into school
School is about to go back. Are you and your child ready? Here are some suggestions to make the transition easier. By Christine Grove and Kelly-Ann Allen.
My tiny humans: Explaining the bushfires
Her toddler has seen images from the bushfires on the TV, and wondered about the 'grey' sky. By Natalie Moutafis.
Talking with kids about the bushfire emergency
How do we talk with our children about the bushfire emergency? Caroline Ellen offers some useful advice about how to approach this difficult conversation. You'll also find links to other resources.
Best of the Web: Cookie Monster Teaches Kids about Self-Control (Really), Why our Children are So Anxious, How to Make Sure your Kids are Friends When they’re Older, and more
Our selection of thought-provoking and useful articles from around the web on educating and raising children.
Logging on to Relaxation
Gamifying wellbeing is part of a new program that's helping students to de-stress and maintain focus.
Michael Grose: Strategies to Help your Anxious Child
Leading parenting expert Michael Grose has just published a new book on coping with childhood anxiety. Here he offers advice on helping your child manage anxiety.
Testing Times: Are we Making Kids Afraid of Exams?
We may be teaching children to be afraid of exams, rather than encouraging them to see exams as a positive challenge, writes Mandie Shean.