Why Reading Impacts School Success – Jennifer Oaten
Studies have shown that reading has numerous cognitive benefits that increase the potential for academic success.
Studies have shown that reading has numerous cognitive benefits that increase the potential for academic success.
Our families are one of the most important parts of our lives. Human beings are social creatures, and families provide not just basic needs for young people but also emotional needs
Many people have influenced my life, but one person has done more for me than anyone else, my mother. My mum is special for so many reasons.
We firmly believe that music education can have a profound impact on brain development, academic achievement, building community and promoting positive wellbeing.
‘No’ is one of the tiniest words in the English language, but it carries a lot of power for a word so small.
As a parent, we play a huge role in supporting our child’s ability to work through challenges and nurture positive wellbeing and mental health
There is much debate about the best education pathway. One size does not fit all. What is important is what is best for each individual student.
Have you used artificial intelligence (AI) to help you perform a task? In the past week, I have trialled the latest AI development ChatGPT to:
In terms of gender equality, the sports world has made tremendous progress in recent years. Women have accomplished great things in a variety of sports, and girls now have greater opportunities than ever before to participate.
We live in a society where there is an emphasis on performance, achievement and perfection. Anything less than perfect is seen as a failure or weakness.
The transition from primary to high school can be daunting for children. What can we do to make sure they are prepared and the transition is easy?
Grief is commonly linked to death of family or friends, but it can also happen when you lose something of value.
With current restrictions and COVID-19 cases on the increase, I feel no guilt about wanting to stay at home on Friday night and sit on the couch rather than attending a social gathering.
Joy doesn’t come from others; it comes from within us. When we are more present, the simple things in life become joyful; the food we eat, the air we breathe, the sounds of nature and our families. The more we get in touch with our true selves, the more joy we will feel. With joy, there is hope. The present is where joy lives.
Competitions and comparisons to others are common, not just in schools but in society
Social media has changed the way we access our news. People expect to be informed immediately or even while it is happening; anyone generates imagery, mobile phone recordings are often used, and the footage is broadcasted live from the scene, with little filtering.
Fathers or father figures play a significant role in the lives of young women. They can significantly impact a girl’s wellbeing, growth and journey through life.
The purpose of camps is to push students beyond their comfort zone. The activities are unfamiliar, being away from family may be unfamiliar and working in teams may be unfamiliar. Life sends us many unfamiliar situations and challenges where we have to be prepared to be brave and have a go.
This blog discusses the impact that the social media app TikTok is having on teenagers and what schools are doing to reduce its negative effects. It also provides 5 things students can do to be a respectful user, as well as 5 things parents can do to help manage their child’s TikTok use.
As parents, we have a duty to keep our children safe from harm. And when it comes to vaping, we need to be particularly vigilant. Youth vaping is on the rise and can pose a serious health risk for our children.
Neurodiversity is a term used to describe the range of differences in how our brains are wired and operated. Neuro means the brain and diversity, the differences that exist between people.
College psychologist Dr Kimberlee Burrows delivered a webinar on teens and social media this week. In this blog, she shares important tips and resources for parents on this topic.
Entering high school from primary school is an exciting time for children and their parents, but it can also be challenging for your child. Some children cope with change better than others. As parents, what we say and how we respond to challenges they face can significantly change how a student settles into high school.
Kids are hard-wired to be negative. We all are. Scientists call it the negativity bias. However, we can overcome this bias and make our lives more positive.
Transitions are often daunting for kids. The thing they worry about most is making friends. How can you help in a way that is effective and empowering?
The greatest protective factor a child can have is an adult who likes them and listens to them. Yet research shows a large percentage of kids don’t feel as though they have that. Why? And how do we change it?
You don’t find balance in life, you create it. Here are five important ways we can help our kids to create the balance they need in their lives.
A podcast from renowned psychologist Andrew Fuller and his guest Marie Vakakis. They discuss emotion coaching for adolescents.
Why do some very bright children fail to be successful students? A good brain alone is not enough to achieve academic success. Here are 10 characteristics of successful students
Shame is unspoken, toxic and destructive. When we shame a child it can have lasting effects. Yet we all do it. Why? And how can we repair the damage?