Tag Archive for: school holidays

How To Be Pool Safe in Summer

By: Georgia Free

We are well into summer – and in Australia, it means a lot of time by the pool! But new research shows that we are becoming quite lax with pool safety. Read more

Are You Doing Too Much On Your Holidays? One Psychologist Says “Yes”

By: Amy Cheng

Holidays that are packed with a lot of adventure are not giving us the rest we need, a psychologist has said. Read more

The Beauty of Family Traditions

By: Collett Smart

I’m regularly asked, “What is the secret to raising healthy teenagers?”

I think we often wonder if there’s some big secret to raising healthy teenagers. Something we are missing, that others know the answer to.

My answer is usually this, “There is no magic bullet, the small things ARE the big things!” Read more

Forget ‘Overscheduling’ versus ‘Boredom’ – Self-Direction is the Key to School Holidays.

By: Dr Justin Coulson

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.

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How to Find The Joy in School Holidays

By: Dr Justin Coulson

School holidays are a chance for families to shake off the end of term blahs and find a bit of joy in their lives. Read more

How to Stop Feeling Like a Guilty Parent in the School Holidays

By: Rachel Doherty

The parent guilt of letting teenagers and children spend the school holidays glued to a screen is real. But what’s wrong with letting our kids be a little lazy? Read more

7 Tips For a Relaxing and Memorable Summer Holiday

By: Dr Justin Coulson

Each year, when summer holidays roll around, I remind myself that I need a break. I remind myself that it is time to try to relax and enjoy the holidays with my children before the pressures of work and school start up again next year. I know how important it is to have time to just chill together as a family… but each year it seems to get harder and harder. Read more