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Expert insights and practical advice on parenting, child behaviour management, and professional development in education.
How schools are (and aren't) responding to teen anxiety
Adolescent anxiety is no longer a peripheral issue in schools, it’s at the heart of student wellbeing, academic performance, and long-term mental heal...
Rethinking how we respond to anxiety in schools
In recent years, anxiety has become one of the most talked-about challenges in education. Teachers are seeing more students overwhelmed by small chang...
The conversations that shape school culture
The conversations that shape school culture
Helping parents parent teens without power struggles
Teenagers can test even the most patient of adults. As they push for independence, they also bump up against the rules, expectations, and boundaries s...
Teen anxiety rising: 7% at 11, 32% at 16-24. Let's break the trend.
Australia is in the midst of a youth anxiety crisis. Data shows that anxiety affects
Adapting behaviour support for children with additional needs
Supporting special needs children in their emotional and behavioural development requires clarity, patience and a willingness to adjust. The
Staying calm when the job isn't: Tough Conversations for Frontline Staff
People working on the frontline often deal with high emotion, raised voices, and strong opinions. When you’re the first point of contact, you often ca...
Supporting anxious children: what every school community needs to know. Sign up for our five-part series on managing child anxiety.
Anxiety in children is on the rise. Nearly one in three young Australians aged 16 to 24 now experiences some form of anxiety. But signs of anxiety oft...
Practical, proven and parent-friendly: what makes 1-2-3 Magic & Emotion Coaching work?
Ask any professional who works with families and they’ll tell you the same thing: parents are overwhelmed. They want to do the right thing but are oft...