Family Traditions Help Kids Make Sense of Life
“Family traditions counter alienation and confusion. They help us define who we are; they provide something steady, reliable and safe in a confusing world.” – Susan Lieberman Read more
Forget ‘Overscheduling’ versus ‘Boredom’ – Self-Direction is the Key to School Holidays.
The long days of school holidays can be challenging for families. Work commitments keep parents out of the home and away from their children. And if they’re lucky enough to have time off, children complain about how ‘bored’ they are.
To the Mum Who Thought She’d Be Better at Mothering
By: Jennie Scott
When I was a little girl, all I wanted to be was a mother. Sure, I played around with being a marine biologist (who knew you had to be good at science?!), and I would teach school to my dolls and stuffed animals. Read more
Are Your Kids ‘Fun’? It Matters.
Fun kids are laughing, playing and generally having a good time on the playground. But they’re also building skills that will lead to better relationships. Read more
17 Tips If You’re an Overtired Mother to Get Your Mojo Back!
By: Jenny Baxter
Overtiredness. It sucks the life out of every mother, every so often. The busy-ness all adds up, and one day you wake up thinking you can’t move a muscle. Read more
What the Final Class of 2020 Needs from You Right Now
By: Collett Smart
It’s been a strange year for all students, but none more so than those in their final year of school. Read more
Teaching Teens About Healthy Disagreement
By: Robert Garrett
In Braving the Wilderness, author Brené Brown says, “In philosophy, “you’re either with us or against us” is considered a false dichotomy or a false dilemma. It’s a move to force people to take sides. [However] the ability to think past either/or situations is the foundation of critical thinking, but still, it requires courage. Getting curious and asking questions happens outside our bunkers of certainty.” Read more
9 Practical Ways to Support Anxious Kids Return to School
By: Collett Smart
The relaxing and lifting of restrictions in schools makes it sound like we’re on our way back to normal, yet ‘normal’ is a long way off. And our children know it. Read more
How to Help Your Anxious Child Transition Back to School
I recently wrote about how to find joy during crisis. Much of what I included came from my Facebook community, who shared their stories of joy and happiness out of a stressful and difficult time. This included parents who have had the immense pleasure of watching their previously anxious and unhappy children thrive. Read more
Make Sure Your Teens are Using Social Media Well in Isolation: Expert Tips
By: Laura Bennett
Social media is a complex beast. Read more