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Understanding the Circle of Security: A Guide for Parents

As parents, we all want the best for our children, and one powerful way to support their emotional development is through the Circle of Security. This concept, grounded in decades of research on child development, offers valuable insights into how...
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Understanding Behaviour as Communication: A Positive Perspective for Parents

In our ongoing efforts to support the well-being and development of our students, it's essential to reframe how we view behaviour. Instead of seeing behaviour as purely a set of problems or disruptions, consider it as a form of communication—a...
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Focusing on Strengths: A Path to Positive Growth for Your Child

As parents, our natural instinct is to help our children overcome their challenges and improve their weaknesses. While this is undoubtedly important, recent research suggests that a more effective approach might be to focus on what they do best...
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Harnessing the Power of Positive Reframe: Nurturing Resilience in Our Children

In the journey of education, the way we approach challenges can greatly influence our children’s attitude and success. One effective strategy to foster resilience is through positive reframing—a technique that helps us view setbacks as opportunities...
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Helping Your Child Stay Organized and Prepared for Success

As we embark on a new school term, one of the keys to academic success is helping our children develop strong organisational skills. Being organised not only reduces stress but also enhances productivity and fosters a sense of responsibility in...
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Building Emotional Literacy in Children

In today's rapidly evolving world, academic excellence alone is no longer sufficient to ensure a child's success. Equally important is their ability to understand and manage emotions, communicate effectively, and build meaningful relationships. This...
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Embracing Renewal: The Importance of Resetting and Refocusing After the School Holiday Break As we return from a rejuvenating school holiday break, it's essential to harness this opportunity to reset and refocus our energies for the term ahead. This...
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The Resilience Project – Summary

In the final part of The Resilience Project's parent series, Hugh shares an important message about allowing our children to experience adversity. The key to building resilience in our children is allowing them to experience failure, hardship,...
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The Resilience Project – Practising Mindfulness

This week’s presentation from The Resilience Project is all about Mindfulness. Mindfulness is our ability to be present at any given moment. We practise this by using intentional awareness and concentrating on what you are doing when you are doing...
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The Resilience Project – Practising Empathy and Kindness

This next presentation from The Resilience Project is all about Empathy and Kindness. Empathy is our ability to put ourselves in the shoes of others to feel and see what they do. We practice this through being kind and compassionate towards other...
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