Resilience

At this time of year, class lists can be a hot topic and many parents might be doing everything they can to enable their child to be in a class with a specific friend or teacher in the next school year. But, writes Dr Judith Locke in this updated post, is it the best idea?

A new resource for parents, carers and educators aims to instil and nurture respect in our children. Eileen Berry explains.

Our selection of thought-provoking and useful articles from around the web on educating and raising children.

Resilience isn't predetermined, and we can teach our children coping skills, writes the University of Melbourne's Professor Erica Frydenberg.

At this time of year, class lists can be a hot topic and many parents might be doing everything they can to enable their child to be in a class with a specific friend or teacher in the next school year. But, asks Dr Judith Locke, is it the best idea?

Dr Michael Carr-Gregg's book Surviving Adolescents has just been updated, with adolescent health expert Elly Robinson. We speak to her about the challenges teenagers are facing, and what parents can do to help.

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.

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.

New research shows that having a group of friends can help a child's resilience in the face of bullying.