Food for Thought

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...

With R U OK? Day this week, experts are encouraging parents to speak openly with their children about mental health. Headspace national adviser Simon Dodd suggested telling your child you have noticed they are struggling. “Use sensitivity and...

Recent studies have shown that children benefit greatly from having fathers who are present and who interact in everyday activities. This has transformed the understanding of how fathers shape children’s lives from the start, challenging...

Across Victoria, students and their families are experiencing challenging times with the state being in various stages of lockdown. The second wave of the pandemic is also beginning to impact other areas of Australia and New Zealand. Riding the...

Self-esteem is how people feel about themselves, both inside and out. People with good self-esteem generally have a positive outlook, accept themselves and feel confident. Having good self-esteem does not mean a person is arrogant or self-centred...

There are a number of ways children can come across inappropriate content online, including: A friend or sibling may share inappropriate content. A child may accidentally type the wrong word or phrase into an internet search or mistakenly click on a...

School refusal, sometimes called school avoidance or school phobia, is not uncommon. It is different to ‘wagging’ or truancy and is often associated with worry or anxiety-related issues about going to school. School refusal may start gradually or...