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Michael Hawton (MAPS) is a former teacher and one of Australia’s leading child-behaviour experts, often called upon by media for commentary relating to education, parenting issues and child-behaviour management. He is author of Engaging Adolescents and Talk Less Listen More, which have sold approximately 85,000 copies. Michael is regularly called upon to present as a guest speaker at industry-related conferences.
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Parenting: Absenteeism from school, tracking invisible students
Michael Hawton on RNZ: Declining regular school attendance has been the focus of a lot of political debate here, and in term one last year only 46 percent of students reached the benchmark for regular attendance. It's also a hot topic across the Tasman where a Senate inquiry is looking into the problem in Australian schools. Michael Hawton is an Australian registered psychologist, a former school teacher and the founder of Parentshop which is a resource hub for parents, educators and child family specialists. He says school leaders report that student anxiety is a most significant concern and it is having an impact on them staying away from school.
June 2023Parenting: How to develop a child's resilience
Human brains haven't significantly changed in the last 25 years so today's high levels of adolescent anxiety seem to come from our environment, Hawton tells Kathryn Ryan. Kids don't get as much sleep as they used to, and often not as much as they need. They're bombarded by information and don't get the "radical downtime" previous generations of children enjoyed. They're also overusing important words like 'anxious', 'depressed' and 'traumatised' to describe everyday annoyances, he says. [Read more](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/ninetonoon/audio/2018883940/how-to-help-your-child-manage-anxiety "Read more")
April 2023Tips for ensuring your children have a happy and safe school holidays
Michael provides advice and tips for parents who are looking for ways to keep their children happy, safe, and entertained in the coming school holiday period.
October 2020The increase in anxiety in primary school-aged children
There is increased student anxiety in Australian primary schools and some principals say parents need to take more responsibility. Michael discusses this topic and more on ABC Mornings.
February 2020
Our kids are not okay - and that's making us all anxious
27 August 2023
NSWPPA and The Anxiety Project
16 August 2023
Smart Daily Skimming focus Author Michael Hawton
31 January 2023
Anxious kids at crisis point, principals say
25 February 2021
The anxiety pandemic
2 December 2020
Stressed-out parents making kids nervous
2 December 2020
Finding family harmony
9 August 2020
Test stress the worst
2 March 2020
NAPLAN the main stress for students
2 March 2020
School anxiety triggers defined
2 March 2020
How to break your child's anxious habits
25 February 2020
Old before their time
25 February 2020
About Parentshop
Parentshop is a leading Australian provider of evidence-based parenting courses and professional development training. Founded by registered psychologist Michael Hawton, Parentshop has trained over 100,000 parents and professionals across Australia since 1996.
Our courses combine the latest research in child development, neuroscience, and psychology with practical, real-world strategies that parents and educators can implement immediately. We specialise in behaviour management, emotional regulation, and building positive relationships with children.
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