Food for Thought

During this time of transition, parents and carers need to be supportive, but also realistic in their expectations. This is an important milestone in your child’s life. There will be feelings of exhilaration, but also the fear of the unknown...

A common stance taken by psychologist is that overloading kids with activities can sometimes interfere with their natural development. Often, one of the best things we can do as parents is just let our kids play freely more often. To learn more,...

Some examples of cyberbullying include: Hurtful or abusive messages; Creating fake accounts in someone’s name to trick or humiliate people; Spreading nasty rumours or lies about someone; and/or Sharing photos of someone to make fun of them or...

With the impending festive season and end of school celebrations, some teenagers may be feeling ready to celebrate. To ensure our young people stay safe during this time, parents are encouraged to have discussions with their teenagers about safe...

How parents can help their children deal with disappointment Whether you feel empathy or irritation in the face of your child’s disappointment, both present an opportunity to teach resilience through ‘desirable difficulty’, a psychological theory...

During your child’s learning journey, there will no doubt be times when parents have concerns about their interactions or experiences with their teachers at school. While specific situations vary, it is important for parents not to jump to...

HeadStart is hosting a half-day workshop for girls aged 8-12 on Saturday 7th November. The workshop will assist girls to evaluate situations effectively and make good decisions, offering practical skills and strategies for them to use. Click here...

Many parents will attest to the fact that most boys are active, loud, rambunctious and prone to rough play, but this should not affect how a parent acts towards their son. The male brain is distinctly differently in its development. A boy’s physical...

Gen Z and Millennials are more stressed than ever and need sound ways of coping. Learn about strategies to boost wellbeing at: https://www.psychologytoday.com . Mrs Annie Williams, College Counsellor

Teenagers need to know that challenging situations might make you feel upset and angry, too, but acknowledging and talking about these feelings shows them that it’s okay to feel this way. Negative emotions may not disappear overnight but talking...