Lourdes Hill CollegeJul 19Having teenagers doesn't need to be this exhaustingOur teens' ability to manage challenges and thrive in life depends on who we are for them, not what we do for them. Who do we need to be?
Lourdes Hill CollegeJun 8How music education helps kids build better brains and warmer heartsMusic education has the proven ability to improve our children's brains and the quality of their lives.
Lourdes Hill CollegeMay 11How to find the calm when your teen is drowning in emotionWhen children are drowning in their big emotions we often rescue them, but that stunts emotional growth. Here's what you can do instead.
Lourdes Hill CollegeApr 27The A - Z of Successful LearningThe 26 traits and attributes required for successful learning. They can all be taught!
Lourdes Hill CollegeMar 17Our kids have proven their resilience, now they need hopeHow do we develop a sense of hope in our children after years of crisis and disruption?
Lourdes Hill CollegeFeb 23Friendship is the Subject Testing Our Kids DailyHealthy friendships will help sustain our kids for life, so it is important we teach these friendship skills.
Lourdes Hill CollegeFeb 1Navigating the first few weeks of school while in a Covid stormAs we begin the school year, Covid is providing new, more difficult challenges. How are our kids feeling and how can we help?
Lourdes Hill CollegeNov 22, 2021Connecting with Your Teen: Finding the 10 Seconds of GoldIn adolescence, the connection between a parent and child is more difficult. Here are 10 strategies for maintaining and building connection.
Lourdes Hill CollegeNov 2, 2021The road to adulthood is smoothest when adults do these two things…Effectively welcoming young people into adulthood requires us to change our perspective and then to plan rites of passage
Lourdes Hill CollegeOct 12, 2021Every child needs a toolkit for positive mental health. What's in it?In order to manage the inevitable ups and downs of life, our kids need a toolkit of skills and protective factors they can draw upon.
Lourdes Hill CollegeAug 31, 2021Friendship Lessons from a FishbowlSeven lessons our kids need for healthy friendships at school.
Lourdes Hill CollegeAug 17, 2021Emotional Skills Should Be Taught, Not CaughtEmotional intelligence is an area of kids' development that parents and schools can actively support with a few conscious changes.
Lourdes Hill CollegeJul 26, 2021No... Teens shouldn't choose their own bedtime!Sleep is too important to compromise, so parents must ensure they take responsibility for setting and enforcing bedtimes for teenagers.
Lourdes Hill CollegeMay 24, 2021How Can We Help Our Kids Dial Down Exam Stress?Parents can help their children reduce exam stress by changing their approach and focus. Here are 6 important factors to consider.
Lourdes Hill CollegeApr 21, 2021Integrity: How can we teach kids to be their best selves?We want our kids to show integrity, but how do we develop that voice inside that leads them to be their best selves?
Lourdes Hill CollegeMar 15, 2021How Can You Set Your Child Up for Successful Learning?Six strategies for parents to encourage more successful learning in their children.
Lourdes Hill CollegeFeb 23, 2021How to teach compassion in a me, me, me world COVID-19 has given us a great opportunity to role-model and teach compassion. 5 strategies to help parents keep building that compassion
Lourdes Hill CollegeFeb 1, 2021What is the key to feeling good about school?What is the common characteristic of students who enjoy school and thrive in their learning?
Lourdes Hill CollegeNov 23, 2020Why are family holidays so very important?Family holidays are important. They are a time to restore our balance and build heart.
Lourdes Hill CollegeNov 10, 2020The best way to teach boundaries is to set themWhen we set boundaries for kids, we teach them how to set physically and emotionally safe boundaries in their own lives.