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A shift of priorities for teen boys in high school

I am focusing this blog on teen boys as, statistically, they are struggling in high ...

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S6 Episode 15 – Discipline without Punishment? Yes it can be done – Parental As Anything ABC Podcast

Shouting? Time outs? Shaming? You don’t have to do any of this to effectively discipline ...

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Help me stop my son from hitting, slapping and kicking!

Every month in my membership community Q&As, I have questions from frustrated parents about little ...

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Why today’s teens might surprise you

As a former high school teacher, counsellor and a parent who has raised four sons ...

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Does your child have music hiding in their soul?

It never ceases to amaze me when I watch the finals of reality music shows ...

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S5 Episode 15 – Help: Should I let my kid sleepover? – Parental As Anything ABC Podcast

Staying up late, whispering secrets, and eating too much sugar with your best mates. What’s ...

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Navigating difficult times with grit, glimmers and hope

How are you doing at the moment? No, really, how are you doing? Are you ...

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Why fairness really matters in families

“Character is shaped by life experience and cannot be seen from the outside or from ...

Woodbury Boston Primary School, Albany/Denmark WA

Introduction from the school: Woodbury Boston Primary School has been doing ‘Nature Play’ right from the ...

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The power of words to make a difference at home or school

Name-calling, exclusion and put downs can scar anyone, especially children – that makes sense for ...

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Why we need much more than consent training in our schools to stop sexual assault

Warning: This article discusses sexual assault and uses sexual terms.  One of the main reasons ...

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Twelve top tips for those in toddler land

I often spend time with my grandchildren and it’s interesting to see how much toddlers ...

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Top Tips: Podcasts & audio stuff for kids

Podcasts and audio books remove the visual impact while enjoying the magic of the spoken ...

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Creating Your Own Life

Before I explore empowerment – which is what I plan to cover in this article ...

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Helping Children who Struggle with School

This article was first published in Parenting Ideas magazine in November/December 2013. More and more in ...

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Buying gifts for children

Thrifty Christmas Might be the Magic Pudding When times are tight, I think it can ...

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The fun, fickle and fragile world of children’s friendships

“‘We’ll be friends forever, won’t we, Pooh?’ asked Piglet. ‘Even longer,’ Pooh answered.” ― A.A. ...