School is the most important social network for children there is. As children move from infants to primary to high school, the importance of their friendships increases, almost proportionally to their independence. Children need the friendship of peers to develop their own sense of identity. The stronger their sense of self, through healthy attachment to…
As students across the state pack their bags in preparation to return to full time schooling, they will face a wide-range of varying emotions; anything from excitement and happiness to apprehension and fear. It’s important parents take the time to sit down and talk with their children about how they may be feeling and help…
If you look back to being in high school, think about the times when you might’ve gotten sick. Usually, it wasn’t in the middle of term or when you were very busy studying, playing sport and keeping up with a packed social calendar. But the minute the school holidays came around and gave you permission…
Question: I’ve noticed on social media a trend for successful people to post what seems almost like a templated sentiment. It goes something like this: “If you don’t come out of this with (a) a new skill, (b) more knowledge or (c) a side hustle, it’s not because you didn’t have time. It’s because you…
Uncertain, unpredictable and unprecedented. They’re all words we’ll forever associate with the age of COVID-19. The pandemic has upended our lives in previously unimaginable ways, with restrictions so severe that Australians have been penalised just for leaving their homes. Now, though, there is an end in sight. And whilst we are not there yet –…
The world as we know it has changed dramatically over a short period of time and many children, even the younger ones, will be picking up that something strange is going on. Talking to our children about feelings including anxiety is crucial. Perhaps they are now staying home when they used to be in day…
Amid the surge in Australian Coronavirus cases, health authorities have advised we practice social distancing in order to ‘flatten the curve’ and slow the rate of transmission, and this has led to more people working from home as companies take initiative to curb the spread. As such, those who are in a position to work…
You then turn on the television and watch the news of the way Coronavirus is impacting the globe or scroll through social media on your phone to read the online commentary and it can all begin to feel mentally overwhelming very quickly. But there are practical steps we can take to manage our mental health…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared a pandemic, school are facing temporary closures and sporting events are being cancelled around the country. As COVID-19 spreads around the globe how do we, as parents, speak to our children about the coronavirus while protecting their mental health?
Having a new baby is, for most people, the culmination of planning and dreaming. Even if it wasn’t initially on the agenda, you’ve had some months to get used to the idea and ponder your new life. For many, it is the best thing ever, even if a bit scary – even though your life…
