If your child isn’t engaged with school during COVID (or at other times, really!), it’s time to breathe out. Life is tricky right now and that’s just the way it is. Did you see the viral letter from the Blacktown LGA principal’s office? It’s been doing the rounds for good reason. It’s a huge dose …
Resilience
Students who are more adaptable do best in online learning – and fortunately it’s a skill we can teach. Here’s how to help your child develop adaptability. by Andrew J. Martin, UNSW; Rebecca J Collie, UNSW, and Robin P. Nagy, UNSW The speed and scale of the shift to remote online learning during the COVID-19 …
Olympians are often seen as the epitome of human performance, with incredible physical and mental strength. And with the 2020 Tokyo Olympic games well underway, it’s hard to not be impressed by the sheer talent and determination of athletes competing from all over the world. By Thomas Hannan, Griffith University For many of us non-Olympians, …
Steiner schools are a popular choice of alternative schooling in Australia, with more than 40 schools country-wide. Along with other alternatives to mainstream schooling, Australia seems to be pursuing an agenda of educational choice, similar to that in the UK and US. But what are Steiner schools? And what does the research tell us about …
I’m writing this guide for my kids as they grow up and go out into the world — but it’s for anyone who wants to connect with others. To be a connected, fulfilled person, we have to be someone others want to be around. I’m writing it for my teenage self, who was shy and …
Dealing with frenemies was hard enough the first time around, but here we are, going through it all over again with our kids. There’s something so confronting about a mean friend and it’s certainly one of life’s more treacherous waters to have to learn to navigate. As I guide my own kids to healthy friendships …