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Artificial connection: Are we losing the real thing?

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3 days ago

Artificial connection: Are we losing the real thing?

What is artificial connection, and how is it impacting our kids' development?

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Teach consent and respectful relationships in everyday, little moments

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Nov 4

Teach consent and respectful relationships in everyday, little moments

What are the lessons parents need to teach to promote respectful relationships?

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Teach kids to apologise and repair relationships... A vital life skill!

Lourdes Hill College

Oct 13

Teach kids to apologise and repair relationships... A vital life skill!

Teaching kids to apologise and repair after conflict will help set them up for a lifetime of healthy relationships.

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Our young people are lonely: Why it’s a serious problem

Lourdes Hill College

Sep 12

Our young people are lonely: Why it’s a serious problem

Our teens have become the loneliest group in Australia. Why and what can we do about it?

1,424 views

7 keys to a powerful relationship with your child’s school

Lourdes Hill College

Aug 31

7 keys to a powerful relationship with your child’s school

Why is a positive relationship with your child’s school essential? 7 ways to build that relationship.

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Three of the most significant mistakes our teenagers are making

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Jul 11

Three of the most significant mistakes our teenagers are making

Teenagers consistently make these three mistakes. Here's how you can guide and support your kids.

2,953 views

How to teach kids not to quit, even when failure hurts

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Jun 6

How to teach kids not to quit, even when failure hurts

Failure hurts. So how do we teach kids to persist after they fail?

3,132 views

A fix that's proven to work for kids suffering with anxiety

Lourdes Hill College

May 13

A fix that's proven to work for kids suffering with anxiety

This approach to helping kids manage their anxiety works, and it won't cost a cent.

2,207 views

An angel at school and a terror at home: Our psychologists explain why

Lourdes Hill College

Apr 19

An angel at school and a terror at home: Our psychologists explain why

Many teens behave well at school but not at home. It may have a lot to do with us!

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Leaving time: When and how should kids leave friendship groups?

Lourdes Hill College

Mar 18

Leaving time: When and how should kids leave friendship groups?

Leaving a friendship group requires skill. Here are some tips for when and how it should happen.

5,419 views

Courage in Action: Teaching Young People to Stand Up!

Lourdes Hill College

Feb 25

Courage in Action: Teaching Young People to Stand Up!

Kids face daily choices: to stand up for themselves and others or blend in. Here’s how to encourage bravery, kindness, and service.

2,421 views

6 Battles Worth Having with Your Kids This Year

Lourdes Hill College

Jan 23

6 Battles Worth Having with Your Kids This Year

Are the battles you are having in your home worthwhile? Here are 6 battles we believe are worth having.

3,355 views

Awe makes kids more generous, empathetic, and content: 5 ways to help find more awe

Lourdes Hill College

Nov 15, 2023

Awe makes kids more generous, empathetic, and content: 5 ways to help find more awe

Moments of awe have a powerful impact on how our kids feel and behave. Here's how to help them find more of these wondrous moments.

5,176 views

The Sibling Bond: How to Help Make It Stick

Lourdes Hill College

Oct 25, 2023

The Sibling Bond: How to Help Make It Stick

Your children's sibling relationships will help determine the way they face the future. Help ensure those relationships are warm & strong.

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How to respond when your child is anxious about challenges at school

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Oct 4, 2023

How to respond when your child is anxious about challenges at school

Take these steps to support your child when they are anxious about presentations, exams, and other challenges at school and in the world.

4,581 views

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Sep 5, 2023

7 emotional benefits of art education

Art education fosters happiness, hope, and healing... and so much more.

1,295 views

Beyond Bubble Baths: The Self-Care Routines Your Kids Really Need

Lourdes Hill College

Aug 15, 2023

Beyond Bubble Baths: The Self-Care Routines Your Kids Really Need

Self-care is critical to our kids' mental health and wellbeing. What is involved might surprise you.

3,081 views

Healthy Friendships: 6 questions to help kids navigate their relationships

Lourdes Hill College

Jul 17, 2023

Healthy Friendships: 6 questions to help kids navigate their relationships

Are your child's friendships healthy? Are yours? These 6 questions will help you decide.

4,357 views

Why are part-time jobs so important for our teens?

Lourdes Hill College

Jun 1, 2023

Why are part-time jobs so important for our teens?

When teens have a part-time job, they grow in ways you may not have even considered. Here are 6 to start with.

15,184 views

8 messages your teenager needs you to hear

Lourdes Hill College

May 9, 2023

8 messages your teenager needs you to hear

Psychologists share 8 messages that could change the way we relate to our teenagers.

10,807 views

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