By: Steff Willis
The start of a new school year can feel like a whirlwind.
Continue reading “From Chaos to Calm: Managing Back-to-School Stress”
From Chaos to Calm: Managing Back-to-School Stress
Starting The New School Year Well
By: Helping Hands TV
Starting a new school year can be daunting for students. Continue reading “Starting The New School Year Well”
Preparing Your Child for “Big School”
By: Brendan Jaensch
There are often two extreme responses when it comes to children starting school for the first time: some excitedly run into school grounds, never looking back, while others cling to mum and dad for dear life. And it’s not just the children who experience a whirl of emotions, either. Some parents are also trying to hold it all together. Continue reading “Preparing Your Child for “Big School””
9 Practical Ways to Support Anxious Kids Return to School
By: Collett Smart
The relaxing and lifting of restrictions in schools makes it sound like we’re on our way back to normal, yet ‘normal’ is a long way off. And our children know it. Continue reading “9 Practical Ways to Support Anxious Kids Return to School”
How to Help Your Anxious Child Transition Back to School
I recently wrote about how to find joy during crisis. Much of what I included came from my Facebook community, who shared their stories of joy and happiness out of a stressful and difficult time. This included parents who have had the immense pleasure of watching their previously anxious and unhappy children thrive. Continue reading “How to Help Your Anxious Child Transition Back to School”
The Five Essential Ingredients for a Great School Lunchbox
By: Clare Bruce
If you’re daunted by the prospect of another year of school lunch-making, these tips from nutritionist and dietitian Cindy Williams will help get you inspired. Continue reading “The Five Essential Ingredients for a Great School Lunchbox”
13 Questions to Ask the Kids, Better Than ‘How Was School Today?’
By: Duncan Robinson
A year into my daughter’s schooling career, I’m realising something: asking the question ‘how was school today?’ gets about as much response as it does when my wife asks me, ‘how was work today?’ Continue reading “13 Questions to Ask the Kids, Better Than ‘How Was School Today?’”
14 Things to Squeeze into the Last Week of Holidays
By: Rachel Doherty | Tweens 2 Teen
It’s not long now until the kids go back to school! But there’s still time to squeeze in a few last minute activities to keep that holiday feeling going. Continue reading “14 Things to Squeeze into the Last Week of Holidays”