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Expert insights and practical advice on parenting, child behaviour management, and professional development in education.
Supporting the Supporters: How evidence-based training can help community workers navigate today's complex landscape
Australia's community sector workforce is under unprecedented pressure. While these dedicated professionals continue to lead with purpose and pride, t...
Helping parents help their anxious children
Anxiety is now the most common mental health condition affecting young people. In Australia, nearly 1 in 3 young women and 1 in 5 young men aged 16–24...
Why CBT works for anxious children and teens, and how schools can use it
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is one of the most effective and widely studied treatments for anxiety. It’s used by psychologists around the worl...
Why parents need a theory that drives what they do
When it comes to helping anxious kids, relying on instinct isn’t enough. You need a map.
Why emotional intelligence is non-negotiable in school leadership
Strong leadership in schools has long been associated with instructional excellence, strategic thinking, and the ability to drive improvement. But in ...
Anxiety is not fixed with encouragement alone
“Don’t worry, you’ll be fine.”
Managing the impact of the social media ban on families
No doubt there are already some concerns in households around Australia about the social media ban that comes into law on 10 December 2025. Parents an...
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...