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Three of the most significant mistakes our teenagers are making
| Boys, Girls, Parenting, Relationships, Wellbeing |
If I had my time again, I’d make more mistakes. Living and working with teenagers means constantly...
Artificial Intimacy – The Other AI
| Relationships, Technology |
I read a meme the other day, “Adult friendship is just shooting off texts saying, ‘Let’s catch...
How to teach kids not to quit, even when failure hurts
Hannah is 14-year-old, and one of my favourite young people. She has the rare ability to connect...
A fix that works for kids suffering with anxiety
| Mental Health, Parenting |
Watching your child battle with anxiety is deeply uncomfortable and exhausting. You are constantly...
7 keys to a powerful relationship with your child’s school
When we were kids, schools tended to communicate with parents at report time and if something went...
Kids From The Bush Thriving In The City
Choosing to send your child to boarding school is difficult. This Western Australian family shares...
Reasons Why Social Media Is Good For Kids: Are There Any?
by Linda Stade | Technology |
Social media has an image problem with parents. Are there any upsides? Are there any reasons why social media is good for our kids?
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 MorePuppeteers in the Playground and How We Can Cut Their Strings
by Linda Stade | Friendship, Parenting, Relationships |
A manipulative child can wreak havoc on the school playground. They may not even realise what they...
Read More5 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 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...
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...
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Linda Stade is an educator, writer, speaker, and consultant in Western Australia. She works with parents and teachers to help grow happy, healthy kids who thrive on learning. [email protected]
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