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‘When we talk about cyberbullying, we can help stop it’
You've probably seen on national tv the powerful anti-cyberbullying film directed by 15-year-old Charlotte McLaverty. We talk with Charlotte about her inspiration - and how we can fight cyberbullying.
Entering the Anger Phase: Strategies for supporting young people during the coronavirus
Things are getting tense in the household - how should parents respond? Clinical psychologist Andrew Fuller offers some great ideas, in this second part of his series on supporting young people during the pandemic.
Leaving the bubble: Helping anxious kids prepare for a return to the classroom
The return to the classroom might be challenging for some children. Peter Hanlon reports on how to support them.
Away with words: Life in the scoreboard
We’re publishing book extracts to give you a break in these trying times. Peter Newlinds is one of Australia’s best known sports broadcaster. In this extract from his book Around the Grounds, published by Bad Apple Press, Peter remembers a school holiday job made for a sports-mad teenager – part of the ground staff at cricket Test matches.
Michael Grose: Forget the parenting rule book, and create your own
Our life in the family cocoon gives parents a chance to rethink their old habits, writes leading parent educator Michael Grose.
The Bargaining Phase – are we there yet? Andrew Fuller on supporting young people through the coronavirus
Young people have done the right thing, now they want some freedom. Clinical psychologist Andrew Fuller provides some strategies to deal with this next phase of life at home, in the third instalment of his series.
Staying calm and carrying on: A family survival guide
Parents and kids are facing some struggles in our stay-at-home lives. Peter Hanlon asked the experts for some practical tips and advice to ease the journey. Plus our list of more resources.
Five tips for parents to support learning at home
Educator Karen Green provides expert advice for parents on supporting learning from home for their primary and early secondary school children. Plus our list of more resources.
Andrew Fuller: remote learning tips and ideas for teachers
Teachers have been heroic in shifting to online learning for their students, writes Andrew Fuller. Here, he offers ideas and tips to help educators develop effective remote learning.