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What’s behind status, the cool kids, and fitting into high school?
Sep 29, 2023 | Friendship, Parenting, Relationships |
High school popularity… how does it work? Why are some kids more popular than others? And...
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Friendship is the Subject Testing Our Kids Daily
Jul 25, 2023 | Friendship, Relationships |
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5 Gentle Messages For Our Teens
May 21, 2023 | Girls, Parenting, Relationships, Wellbeing |
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Connecting with Your Teen: Finding the 10 Seconds of Gold
Mar 24, 2023 | Relationships |
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Please, Please Heed the Golden Rule of Cybersafety
Aug 9, 2022 | Parenting, Technology |
After years of bad press, the internet truly earned its stripes over the course of the pandemic....
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So, You Think You Understand Kids On Social Media?
Jan 30, 2021 | Parenting, Technology |
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Where Do Millennials Get Their News? It’s Not Where You Think!
Oct 27, 2020 | Learning, Technology |
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TikTok and your child’s brain
Jun 14, 2020 | Learning, Technology, Wellbeing |
IS IT POSSIBLE TO TEACH OUR KIDS TO BE CREATIVE?
Nov 26, 2023 | Learning |
How to teach creativity to kids is a challenge faced by teachers and parents daily. Is it...
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How Can You Set Your Child Up for Learning Success?
Mar 24, 2023 | Learning |
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Want to be a better student? Learn these 5 important skills
Dec 5, 2022 | Learning |
Healthy Happiness Hacks: Just in time for the school holidays
Nov 22, 2023 | Health, Mental Health, Wellbeing |
The end of the school year is nigh, and the anticipation of holidays is intoxicating. It’s...
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Why are we rushing our children?
May 30, 2023 | Mental Health, Parenting |
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What’s behind status, the cool kids, and fitting into high school?
Sep 29, 2023 | Friendship, Parenting, Relationships |
High school popularity… how does it work? Why are some kids more popular than others? And...
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Can you teach integrity? Yes… and here’s how
Jun 25, 2023 | Parenting |
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Why are we rushing our children?
May 30, 2023 | Mental Health, Parenting |
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5 Gentle Messages For Our Teens
May 21, 2023 | Girls, Parenting, Relationships, Wellbeing |
Kids From The Bush Thriving In The City
Choosing to send your child to boarding school is difficult. This Western Australian family shares...
5 occasions when parents should step back…
by Linda Stade | Mental Health, Parenting |
I’m sure you’ve all heard the terms ‘helicopter parents’, ‘bubble wrap parents’, ‘lawnmower...
Read More10 Characteristics of a Good Student
by Linda Stade | Learning, Schools |
Inside: What are the characteristics of a good student? Here are 10 traits and habits that...
Read MorePractical Ways to Grow Your Child’s Grit
by Linda Stade | Learning, Parenting |
Grit for Kids: Why We Want It and How We Get It Watching my six-year-old niece learn to...
Read MoreHow to Respond to Your Child’s Friendship Problems
by Linda Stade | Friendship, Parenting, Relationships |
Children’s friendship problems can be overwhelming for them. Here’s how we can respond...
Read MoreEmotional Regulation Skills for Teenagers
by Linda Stade | Mental Health, Parenting, Wellbeing |
Teaching emotional regulation skills for teens is essential if we want them to enjoy positive...
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Praise and Positive Self-esteem
by Linda Stade | Blog, Mental Health, Parenting, Wellbeing |
Positive self-esteem is seen as a cure-all for social problems. We believe that if we give kids...
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Linda Stade is an education writer, speaker, and consultant in Western Australia. She works with parents and teachers to help grow happy, healthy kids who thrive on learning. Linda has enjoyed 30 years in schools and working with young people.
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