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![]() | Starting Year 7 | When a child starts high school, they suddenly become one of the youngest and newest kids at school all over again - a small fish in a big pond! | |
![]() | Transition to High School | Starting high school is a rite of passage posing many new challenges, but also offering exciting new opportunities. | |
![]() | Moving to a New School | Families often move to different areas, locations and even countries for various reasons and this often results in children having to change schools. | |
![]() | Embracing Change & New Beginnings | Periods of change often require young people to strengthen the skills needed to manage uncertainty, adjust to new environments and build resilience. | |
![]() | Bullying | Bullying, harassment, discrimination and violence are behaviours that can contribute to negative social environments. | |
![]() | Healthy Study Habits | Although we want our children to succeed academically, the foundation for success lies not just in intelligence or motivation, but in the study habits they develop. | |
![]() | Exam Jitters | Students need to take responsibility for when to study and when to socialise. | |
![]() | Year 12 Exam Stress | Supporting your teenager through their final school exams can be extremely daunting for parents. | |
![]() | A Guide to Thriving in Final Year | Although the final year of school can be a stressful time for students, there are strategies that can be applied to reduce anxiety and allow students to perform best. | |
![]() | Surviving Final Year | Final year students are considered a high-risk group for depression and anxiety. | |
![]() | School Refusal | School refusal is not considered to be a mental illness. It's considered to be more of an emotional or behavioural problem. | |
![]() | Toxic Achievement Culture | Toxic achievement culture is a critical societal issue where an individual's self-worth is entangled to their academic or extracurricular achievements. | |
![]() | School Transitions | Starting prep, transitioning to secondary or even starting a new school can be stressful. |
Mental Health
![]() | Anxiety & Young People | Many young people experience anxiety which often affects their overall wellbeing and confidence. | |
![]() | Depression | Low self-esteem is often flagged as a predictor of adolescent depression. | |
![]() | The State of Youth Mental Health | Recent studies indicate rising mental health disorders among young people. | |
![]() | Trauma | Kids will display varying degrees of psychological trauma depending on their age, personality and past experiences. | |
![]() | Trauma Recovery | When children experience trauma, it profoundly disrupts their sense of safety and normalcy, manifesting in significant emotional and behavioural changes. | |
![]() | Suicide & Self Harm | Self-harm is often used by young people as a way to cope with negative experiences. | |
![]() | Grief & Loss | Grief is like a fingerprint, it's unique to everyone, and so is the way you process it. | |
![]() | World Mental Health Day | World Mental Health Day, observed on 10 October each year, is a global initiative that highlights the importance of mental health to overall wellbeing. | |
![]() | R U OK? Day | Rise of mental health concerns among young people, including anxiety, depression, and self-harm, is amplified by stress, media, and societal expectations. | |
![]() | Managing Overwhelm | Willingly or not, we have all been exposed to a piece of bad news that has lingered in our thoughts for days afterwards. |
Positive Mindset
![]() | Happiness & Gratitude | Practising gratitude is often associated with happiness. It's a state of wellbeing that encompasses living a good life. | |
![]() | Confidence & Motivation | Nurturing confidence and motivation helps your child set goals and celebrate success. | |
![]() | Mindfulness | Mindfulness can help children calm their minds and make the most of their life. | |
![]() | Resilience | Fostering resilience requires strengthening family, community and children's own resources. | |
![]() | Dealing with Disappointment | Disappointment is a natural part of life that young people will encounter as they navigate through different experiences. | |
![]() | Instilling Hope In Uncertain Times | Although life is always filled with uncertainty, the levels we are currently experiencing are unprecedented and immense. |
Cybersafety & Social Media
![]() | New Social Media Regulations | New laws will change how young people go online. While regulation is a positive step forward, real safety begins at home. | |
![]() | Cybersafety | Cybersafety empowers young people to navigate the digital world responsibly and safely. | |
![]() | Social Media & Comparison Culture | In today's hyper-connected world, young people are exposed to curated snapshots of other people's lives, from picture-perfect holidays and academic achievements. | |
![]() | Navigating AI Relationships | In today's world, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has infiltrated almost every aspect of our lives, including relationships. | |
![]() | Social Media Influencers | Social media influencers wield significant power, shaping opinions, particularly among young people. | |
![]() | Mobile Phone Separation Anxiety | Many families are facing the very real challenge of addressing mobile phone separation anxiety in their children. | |
![]() | Cyberbullying | Victims and witnesses should be encouraged to stand up to the aggressors. | |
![]() | Managing Screen Time | Parents play an important role in modelling a positive screen use approach by establishing some ground rules. | |
![]() | Digital Reputation | What kids do and post online, the sites they visit and the things they say is permanent. | |
![]() | Online Gaming | Many parents are concerned about the addictive effects of gaming, however not all gaming should be viewed negatively. | |
![]() | Internet Addiction | Young people today don't have the maturity to use their digital devices responsibly. |
Healthy Bodies
![]() | Diet & Nutrition | Diet has a direct affect on brain development, learning & academic outcomes. | |
![]() | Physical Activity & Exercise | Exercise improves cognitive function, elevates mood & improves learning. | |
![]() | Body Image | Children today are exposed to more discussion about body image than previous generations. | |
![]() | Eating Disorders | Eating disorders are the biggest killers of any psychiatric illness for young people. | |
![]() | Sleep | Teenagers are the most sleep-deprived demographic, an under-recognised problem. | |
![]() | Eating Anxiety | Eating anxiety encompasses stress, worry, or fear associated with eating and can appear in forms, such as a refusal of all foods or an aversion to textures or flavours. |
Parenting
![]() | Positive Parenting | Because parenting doesn't come with instructions, there is no such thing as the 'perfect parent'. | |
![]() | Parenting Styles | There is no such thing as perfect parenting; families and children differ, but learning parenting styles helps choose approaches that support each child's growth. | |
![]() | Sibling Relationships | Sibling relationships play a powerful role in shaping a young person's social and emotional development. | |
![]() | Cost of Living Crisis | In today's economic climate, parents and caregivers need to discuss the cost of living with their children, despite the instinct to shield them from life's challenges. | |
![]() | Understanding Adolescence | Parenting adolescents can be exhausting and often demanding, but no parent has all of the answers all of the time. | |
![]() | Raising Girls | Girls need positive role models. However, many parents are projecting gender bias onto their daughters without realising it. | |
![]() | Raising Boys | Raising boys can be challenging, but also rewarding, and shouldn't be considered the same as they do have individual differences. | |
![]() | Shaping Healthy Masculinity | Young people today are navigating a rapidly changing world - economically, socially and emotionally. |
Respect & Inclusion
![]() | Respectful Relationships | Respectful relationships value thoughts, feelings, boundaries, and foster communication and empathy. | |
![]() | Friendships & Belonging | Loyal friendships are built upon teaching your child to be a good friend and the traits necessary to maintain friendships. | |
![]() | Respectful Language | In today's world, it is becoming apparent that some young people are being influenced by the language around them. | |
![]() | Cultural Diversity | Cultural diversity enriches communities by uniting cultures, traditions, and histories. | |
![]() | Gender Diversity | Gender diversity recognises identities and expressions that exist beyond the traditional binary of male and female. | |
![]() | Celebrating NAIDOC Week | NAIDOC (National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance) runs from 3 - 10 July 2022. (Jul 7-14) | |
![]() | Celebrating Harmony Week | Harmony Week is about inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all Australians, regardless of cultural or linguistic background. (Mar 18-24 - AU) | |
![]() | Celebrating IDAHOBIT | The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) emphasises importance of educating about diversity and inclusivity. | |
![]() | Neurodiversity | Neurodiversity celebrates the natural variation in human cognition, embracing unique minds and perspectives. |
Tricky Teenage Issues
![]() | A Guide to Safe Partying | Safe partying tips for young people. It is possible to have fun and still avoid risky situations. | |
![]() | Having the Alcohol Discussion | Talking to your teenager about alcohol consumption and the potential dangers associated with it can be tricky and overwhelming. | |
![]() | Vaping & E-Cigarettes | Over recent months, there has been growing concern about the epidemic affecting young people in relation to use of e-cigarettes and the pastime of vaping. | |
![]() | Gambling & Young People | Today's generation of children and adolescents face a unique and concerning environment regarding gambling. | |
![]() | Substance Use & Addiction | Experimentation with substances such as alcohol or drugs in adolescence, can quickly develop into risky or harmful patterns. | |
![]() | Online Pornography | Parents feel ill-equipped to have conversations around pornography with their kids. | |
![]() | Sexting | Sexting has rewound from teens and seeped into the playgrounds of primary schools. | |
![]() | Sextortion | 'Sextortion' has been an issue for over a decade, with many adults falling victim to this type of online crime. |
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