Wellbeing
Our Grade 6s: Ready to step up
Our Grade 6 students have missed out on many of the experiences of being the 'big kids' at primary school. But as Peter Hanlon discovers, they have also learnt some valuable life lessons.
Home, not alone: Snap back to reality
For our children and for us, reality has appeared to be constantly shifting during the pandemic, writes Ruairi O'Duil. Our challenge is to remember to find purpose and happiness in life as it actually is.
Leaving the Bubble, Take Two
The return to the classroom is a big relief, but many students will need support. Peter Hanlon talks to the experts about how parents can help kids make the adjustment.
Michael Grose: Strategies to help kids beat anxiety in the pandemic
Parenting expert Michael Grose offers ideas to help parents support their children who are experiencing anxiety brought on by the pandemic. It's an opportunity, he says, to help them develop resilience.
Andrew Fuller: How to get your child’s learning mojo back after this ‘year of fear’
The leading adolescent psychologist inspired parents and carers during our latest webinar with his insights and ideas to help reignite our children's passion for learning. He summarises his main points in this article.
Missing the good stuff: Helping the Class of 2020 through a very different year
As Year 12 students prepare to return to the classroom, Peter Hanlon looks at how compassion and understanding have been important in supporting the Class of 2020.
Andrew Fuller: How to study and increase your marks
Ahead of the exam season, leading adolescent psychologist Andrew Fuller gives his top tips to help students get the most out of their study time.
Best of the Web: Books to encourage reluctant readers, taming ‘dad anger’, and more…
Maggie Dent's list of books to get kids reading, how one dad took action to control his temper, and how lockdown is resulting in more kids getting mental health support.
Best of the Web: Frank Woodley’s story time tips for Dads, and more on being a father
Frank Woodley shows Dads how to put the oomph into story time in a fun video, the importance of raising courageous kids, and finding your sense of purpose as a father.