What are your family’s Christmas rituals?
Christmas rituals are important. They tether us to something greater than ourselves. They help instill in us a sense of connection and belonging.
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Knowing Girls
The Healthy Friendship Manifesto
Talking to kids about healthy friendships is easier with this downloadable resource. It’s perfect for our tween and teen girls.
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News and the Millennials
Our young people are less engaged with ‘hard’ news than ever before. Has COVID changed that? Is an understanding of current affairs even important?
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Kids and Mean Gossip
When friendship issues and drama arise, often gossip is at the root of the problem. Why do kids gossip and how can we change a culture of gossiping.
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Kindness Rocks
When we are kind to others it releases in us chemicals that improve our mental health and wellbeing. Check out the novel way Santa Maria College is using this information.
7 Changes in Early Adolescents That Turn Their Lives Upside-down
Early adolescents are terrific but sometimes their behaviour can be difficult to understand. A more scientific look at what is happening to them can make us more compassionate and perhaps less bewildered.
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Australia’s Mental Health Relies On All Of Us Listening
How to listen and respond when someone shares their problems or mental health struggles with you. (Includes 2 great downloads)
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Teaching Financial Literacy: An Age Guide
Great parent tips for teaching your child financial literacy skills. Accountant and educator, James Rees share what is appropriate at which age?
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It’s Time To Heed The Golden Rule Of CyberSafety
What is the golden rule of cybersafety that all parents need to ensure their children are following?
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Top 5 Remote Learning Websites
Looking for credible, easily accessible learning activities? These five websites are stocked with fantastic resources for remote learning.
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A-Z of Positive Mental Health
Read and download our A-Z of strategies to promote and maintain positive mental health.
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Every Child Needs A Champion
Every child needs a teacher who truly connects with them and cares for them. Watch this inspiring clip from Rita Pierson.
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Identifying Mental Health Problems In Teenagers
Mental health difficulties among teenagers are on the rise. This interview discusses how to recognise these difficulties in our young people.
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Creating A Culture Of Meaning
Kody is a 16-year-old student I tutor in English. She is incredibly talented in the study of Physics and Chemistry.
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The Upside of Social Media
Social media receives a lot of criticism. It is often a forum for bullying, fake news, and is a poor influence on our mental health and self-esteem. Are there any positives for our children in using these platforms?
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Not All Opinions Are Equal
We are all very good at judging other people’s ideas and opinions, but how good are we at examining our own? And are we teaching children to be self-reflective, logical, and critical?
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Impact of Sleep Deprivation On Our Kids
Sleep deprivation in students is having a significant impact on their academic performance and mental health. What can we do about?
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8 Insights Into Teen Girls’ Phone Use
The way our tweens and teens are using their phones is evolving. What has changed and what might surprise you?
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How Computer Science Can Encourage Girls to Persevere
Confidence and competence are not the same thing. How do we teach our girls to trust their abilities and persevere in the male-dominated technology sector.
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The Best Role Model A Child Can Have, Is One Who Fails
We usually think of role models as people who are perfectly behaved and have achieved excellence. Maybe, what our kids need more are role models who fail and then recover.
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