We’ve discussed the Fixed versus Growth mindset model on the blog a few times. It’s something worth noting and considering in many aspects of parenting. But keeping the principles in mind when helping your kids pick VCE electives can be particularly beneficial for their long-term goals. A recent article in The Atlantic discusses how a … Read more…
On a beautiful late summer morning, two young boys started their first day of primary school. They were very much alike, these two boys. Both came from caring and nurturing families, both were bright and engaging and both—as young children tend to be—were eager and excited to start school. Recently, these two boys, now young … Read more…
Recent studies show that Australian parents spend less time helping their kids with homework than the global average. But is this necessarily a bad thing? The average Australian parents are dedicating 4.4 hours a week to homework help… Which is a figure that shouldn’t be scoffed at. But it does pale in comparison to the … Read more…
Finland: a small Nordic country with a population of just over 5.5 million. And home to the world’s leading schooling system. Around the world, Finland is acknowledged as an ‘educational superpower’. Their schools are top ranked among developed nations on the PISA scale… An international, standardised assessment that measures 15-year-olds in language, maths and science. … Read more…
At the end of last year, thousands of year 12 graduates received their final grades. And while the emotional responses around the country likely ranged from devastation to euphoria… Whichever side of the spectrum a graduate might fall on, it’s still important to remember: Grades AREN’T everything!
In Part 1 of this post, we offered parents 8 simple, practical and effective tips for supporting your child’s mental health this year (and into the future). In Part 2, we’ll be sharing 8 equally simple tactics to help your child not only survive this school year… But also to thrive in the educational setting, … Read more…
Australian students are excelling when their teachers hold them to high expectations. But in equal numbers, kids around the country are suffering from poorer mental health… And it’s being largely attributed to mounting pressures at school. But what’s the difference between high expectations and high pressure?
Put simply, resilience is the ability to respond positively to adversity. But how is this ability developed? Are some people simply born with it or can we teach it to children? (And if so, how?) We’ll address all of these questions in a moment. But first let’s quickly recap what’s been discovered about resilience so … Read more…
VCE exams are in full swing! And while most of the hard work has been done… It’s not too late for students to work on improving their performance on the big days. Encourage your kids to adopt some healthy and productive approaches to study in these last few weeks… And avoid those things that may … Read more…
Kids who get their homework done? Great! Kids who do well at school? Fantastic. Kids who love learning? The best. And parents can help their kids to love learning in and of itself. But why should they?
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(*As of 24th July, 2019.)