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Year 12 Pathways: Finding the Right Fit for Every Student – Santa Maria College
There is much debate about the best education pathway. One size does not fit all. What is important is what...
Read MoreChatGPT… to Ban or Embrace? – Jennifer Oaten
Have you used artificial intelligence (AI) to help you perform a task? In the past week, I have trialled the...
Read MoreGender Equality in Sport – Santa Maria College
In terms of gender equality, the sports world has made tremendous progress in recent years. Women have accomplished great things...
Read MoreThe Challenges of Perfectionism – Santa Maria College
We live in a society where there is an emphasis on performance, achievement and perfection. Anything less than perfect is...
Read MoreTransition Smoothly To High School – Santa Maria College
The transition from primary to high school can be daunting for children. What can we do to make sure they...
Read MoreGrief – Santa Maria College
Grief is commonly linked to death of family or friends, but it can also happen when you lose something of...
Read MoreIt’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...
Read MoreWhat 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...
Read MoreI 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
Read MoreMore 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...
Read MoreThe 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...
Read MoreCamps – 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...
Read MoreThe 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...
Read MoreSay 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...
Read MoreUnderstanding Neurodiversity – Santa Maria College
Neurodiversity is a term used to describe the range of differences in how our brains are wired and operated. Neuro...
Read MoreMy 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...
Read MoreTransitioning 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...
Read MoreKids 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...
Read MoreHow 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...
Read MoreWe care about our kids, so why donโt they know it?
The greatest protective factor a child can have is an adult who likes them and listens to them. Yet research...
Read MoreHelping 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...
Read MoreWhat Is Emotion Coaching?
A podcast from renowned psychologist Andrew Fuller and his guest Marie Vakakis. They discuss emotion coaching for adolescents.
Read MoreWhat 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...
Read MoreShame: 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...
Read More5 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...
Read MoreThe 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...
Read MoreWhat 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...
Read MoreWhy 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...
Read MoreIs 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...
Read MoreHow 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...
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