Tantrums are very common in young children, and also those who struggle to manage their anger and frustration. They can be in response to...

What is Perfectionism? Perfectionism is often mistaken for ‘being perfect’ or ‘doing something perfectly’. Many people assume that it...

There is a mix of excitement and apprehension for both parents and children when we think of the year ahead at our new school. Whether it...

Don’t keep talking about school all the time. Overloading your child and reminding them of school will only make them stressed. Do have...

Christmas is looking very different this year, with the last-minute cancellation of plans and not everyone being at our table. Here are...

We know that the Brain takes up 2 % of our body, but uses 20% of our energy. Without the necessary fuel for our brains, the impact of...

Some parents leapt with joy that remote learning was coming to an end and that their child is now allowed to return to school next term....

Our mental health is taking quite a battering at the moment. We really are experiencing the emotional equivalent to an ultra-marathon. It...

The Power Struggle There is no doubt that Stage 4 restrictions has the opportunity to bring out the very worst in all of us. We are...

We enter yet another incredibly difficult period. You are the anchors for your family but it is more important than ever that you are...

To every VCE student, teacher and family my support and thoughts are with you. These are the most extraordinary times but that doesn’t...

As we celebrate International Friendship Day during COVID-19 we can begin to reflect on the importance of relationships and the impact...

1) No one likes to feel controlled Being nagged feels like you’re being manipulated 2) Pressuring someone can lead to defiance When you...

Many children’s experience with adults wearing masks is connected to medical procedures which can elicit fears in your child. Even the...

Let face it there is zero possibility of independent remote learning when you’re child is only developing literacy skills. As Prep...

Every parent out there is doing it tough, but I save my greatest praise for those that are doing this on their own. Whether you and your...

With this second round of lockdown, there are so many lost opportunities and further disappointments for our children. From birthday...

Parents, there is currently over a billion children around the world who are missing out on schooling. This is because the health and...

As parents we cannot help but feel exasperated, despairing and anxious about the ever-changing landscape of COVID-19 in Australia, and...

So, school holidays and options for entertain may look a bit limiting. How do you survive this time when you are working from home and...