How to Stay Focused and Avoid Distractions Studying

There is a particular kind of frustration that students know well. The textbook is open. The notes are there. The exam is in three days. And somehow, forty minutes pass without a single sentence actually landing in the brain. Not because the student is lazy. Not...

Life after likes: Supporting teen wellbeing beyond social media ban

Now the social media ban is part of everyday life for teens, a new question is emerging for parents: how do we support wellbeing without the constant scroll? When Australia introduced restrictions on social media use for under-16s last December, early conversations...

When teens don’t fit in

Some teens don’t fit in with their peers, and they’re perfectly happy this way. But what can we do if they are distressed at not fitting in?   The first question to ask is whether this is an issue for our teen. Some teens don’t ‘fit in’ with their peers – and...
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Profile: The Social Child

Profile: The Social Child

The Social Child provides strategic journals for kids on bullying and cyber bullying that build resilience, self...