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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?
Top 5 Reads of 2020
Thanks for sharing time with us this year. Here are the five most popular Knowing Girls blog posts of 2020. Merry Christmas!
What are your family’s Christmas rituals?
Christmas rituals are important. They tether us to something greater than ourselves. They help instill in us a sense of connection and belonging.
The Healthy Friendship Manifesto
Talking to kids about healthy friendships is easier with this downloadable resource. It’s perfect for our tween and teen girls.
News and the Millennials
Our young people are less engaged with ‘hard’ news than ever before. Has COVID changed that? Is an understanding of current affairs even important?
Kids and Mean Gossip
When friendship issues and drama arise, often gossip is at the root of the problem. Why do kids gossip and how can we change a culture of gossiping.
Kindness Rocks
When we are kind to others it releases in us chemicals that improve our mental health and wellbeing. Check out the novel way Santa Maria College is using this information.
7 Changes in Early Adolescents That Turn Their Lives Upside-down
Early adolescents are terrific but sometimes their behaviour can be difficult to understand. A more scientific look at what is happening to them can make us more compassionate and perhaps less bewildered.
Australia’s Mental Health Relies On All Of Us Listening
How to listen and respond when someone shares their problems or mental health struggles with you. (Includes 2 great downloads)
Teaching Financial Literacy: An Age Guide
Great parent tips for teaching your child financial literacy skills. Accountant and educator, James Rees share what is appropriate at which age?
It’s Time To Heed The Golden Rule Of CyberSafety
What is the golden rule of cybersafety that all parents need to ensure their children are following?
Top 5 Remote Learning Websites
Looking for credible, easily accessible learning activities? These five websites are stocked with fantastic resources for remote learning.
A-Z of Positive Mental Health
Read and download our A-Z of strategies to promote and maintain positive mental health.