It’s Ok To Be An Introvert – Santa Maria College
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.
Knowing Girls
What Gives You Joy? – Santa Maria College
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.
I Don’t Have To Be Better; I Just Have To Be Me – Santa Maria College
Competitions and comparisons to others are common, not just in schools but in society
More Bad News – Santa Maria College
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.
The Importance Of Fathers In Girls Lives – Jennifer Oaten
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.
Camps – Having A Go – Santa Maria College
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.
The Impact Of TikTok On Young People – Santa Maria College
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.
Say No To Vaping – Santa Maria College
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.
Understanding Neurodiversity – Santa Maria College
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.
My Teen and Social Media: Santa Maria College
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.
Transitioning Into High School – Jennifer Oaten
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 Hardwired To Be Negative But You Can Do Something About It
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.
How To Help Your Child Make New Friends
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?
We care about our kids, so why don’t they know it?
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?
Helping Your Child Create Balance in Their World
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.
What Is Emotion Coaching?
A podcast from renowned psychologist Andrew Fuller and his guest Marie Vakakis. They discuss emotion coaching for adolescents.
What Are Successful Students Doing Well?
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: Why It Is The Most Destructive Weapon Of All
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?
5 things to discuss with your teen before they leave home for a sleepover, party or gathering
Paul Dillon believes there are five things every parent should discuss with their teen before they leave home for a sleepover, party, or gathering.
The Enormous Power of Celebration
Active-constructive responding is a set of behaviours that promote intimacy and trust. Responding to a child’s good news in this way builds the relationship.
What You Need To Know About Girls And Their Frenemies
In schools we talk constantly about protecting girls from harm. We teach them about paedophiles, on-line grooming, sexting, and the harm caused by drug and alcohol use. In reality, the more likely destructive influence on an adolescent girl’s day to day life is the damage they do to one another in their friendship groups…Relational aggression.
Why Is My Teenager Paralysed by Other People’s Opinions?
Adolescents are heavily influenced by other people’s opinions. How can we encourage them to be more critical of the opinions they listen to?
Is TikTok Impacting Your Child’s Development?
TikTok came of age during the original COVID-19 restrictions. Kids love it, but is it having an impact on their development?
How To Help Your Teens Sleep Their Way To A Better Brain
It may seem that your teenager is always tired. There are very good physiological and developmental reasons for that. Here’s how you can help.
What’s Making Teen Smoking Cool Again?
Just when we thought we had smoking rates under control in Australia, many of our teens have decided it’s cool again. Why?
Perfection Paralysis
Perfection paralysis is the fear of starting a task for fear of not getting it exactly right. What drives perfection paralysis and how can we help kids overcome it?
Growing Brave Kids
It is important that we raise brave kids. We want them to take risks intellectually, emotionally, and physically. Here’s how we can develop bravery…
Don’t Forget To Connect With Your Teen
What kids need most from us is meaningful connection, it has a profound impact on their physical and mental health. How do we build that connection when they are so often pulling away?
Safer on Screen
A new report shows some teens are getting better at dealing with unwanted online attention. Here are 10 tips to make sure your child is one of them.
50+ Ways to Get Your Teenager Off Their Device and Into Holidays
When teenagers are sitting around using their devices, it is often out of habit. Here are 50+ alternatives you can offer your kids these holidays.