I’m finding it hard to believe myself, but my youngest kid is only 2 weeks away from finishing year 12. I mean, stop it, right? Isn’t Lottie 10 years old? How can…
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It’s that time of year when Year 8 students start thinking about their Year 9 electives. Your teachers will be raving about their subjects, your friends pressing you to choose the same…
Raising kids in today’s world sometimes feels like an ongoing battle for their attention. Between social media pings, endless streaming content, and the ever-growing pressure of school and social life, it’s no…
Being bullied can make your life miserable, and decades of research proves it: Bullied children and teens are at risk for anxiety, depression, dropping out of school, peer rejection, social isolation and…
Some kids skip into school every day, ready to tackle whatever is thrown their way. They’re motivated, engaged and likely a candidate for future school captain. Other kids… not so much. If…
Sorry, but it’s time to get ready to go back to school. I know, I know, there is still a few weeks left of the holidays BUT… if you leave it until…