How to Build a Positive Relationship With Your Child’s Teacher (And Why It Matters More Than You Think)
The start of a new school year is full of emotion. There’s excitement. Nervous energy. Hope that this year will be better than the last…
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The Exam Pressure Trap: How to Help Your Teen Without Adding to Their Stress
Every spring, the same scene plays out across the country: Year 12 students hunched over textbooks, exhausted and anxious, while parents hover anxiously nearby trying…
When Your Child Is Bullied: A Calm, Practical Guide for Parents
There are few things more confronting than seeing your child suffer—and bullying brings a kind of suffering that cuts deep. As a dad to six…
When Online Harassment and Sexual Threats Enter Our Children’s Lives
In recent weeks my social media pages have been overflowing with stories about the alarming rise of sexual threats and harassment among school-aged children. The…
Breaking the Silence: Confronting Sexual Harassment Among Students
A mother recently reached out to me, devastated by what her daughter has endured in her first year of high school. Instead of excitement and…
Navigating the Bullying Maze: A Guide for Parents
Bullying. It’s a word that sends shivers down the spine of any parent. We want our children to feel safe, happy, and accepted, and the…
The Power of Belonging: Why Feeling Connected at School Matters More Than You Think
Feeling connected at school isn’t just about friendships—it’s about a deep sense of school belonging that shapes a child’s confidence, motivation, and overall well-being. When kids feel…
The Hidden Benefits of Your Child’s Back-to-School Butterflies
Has your usually chatty child become quieter than normal? Does your typically confident kid need extra hugs? The start of a school year brings a…
Brain Chemistry Hacks for Better Learning
Simple Tips for Parents to Boost Motivation in Kids It’s no secret that motivation for schoolwork can dwindle as kids get older. Research consistently shows a decline…
Why School Awards Might Do More Harm Than Good
And The Award Goes To…Not You! It’s that time of year again: school awards nights. Having raised three children through to year 12, I have…
The Power of ‘School Belonging’
What is School Belonging? School belonging, also known as school connectedness, is like being part of a club where you feel good about school, like…
How Mindset Impacts Academic Achievement
Carol Dweck’s “Mindset” work is well known across the education landscape. It is championed by everyone who wants to encourage “trying”, and is built on…
Classroom Hacks for Motivated Students
Motivating high school students is a challenge for many teachers. 208 high school students in 41 science classes over a 6-week period reported on their…
Co-Ed or Same-Gender Education?
Choosing a school is a significant decision for many parents, particularly when weighing co-educational versus single-sex options. In Australia, while both models are available through…
School Lunchbox Tips For Parents
Trying to think of school lunches kids will eat is exhausting. It’s disappointing to find a child’s carefully packed lunchbox untouched. With the cost-of-living crunch,…
Is It Okay to Let Your Kid Have a Day Off from School?
A Slice of Advice on Kids Chucking a Sickie Every parent faces the question: is it okay to let my kid have a day off…