Top 5 Tips for Starting Term 1
It’s almost here. Summer fun and holidays are winding down, and the reality of heading back to school is kicking in fast for families. For some, it’s just “another” new year. For others, it’s a whole new experience and it can feel overwhelming. Don’t panic. You’re not alone in this. Here are top 5 tips […]
How to establish a great drop-off routine when starting before school care
Starting before school care is a big step, for children and parents. The right drop-off routine helps children feel safe, confident and ready to start their day, while making mornings smoother for everyone. Here’s how to set your family up for success. 1. Prepare the night beforeMorning stress usually starts the night before.Lay out uniforms, […]
When Life Feels Like Leg Day: Coaching kids through the stretch by Michelle Mitchell
Resilience isn’t just about what children do in the difficult times. Like physical strength, mental strength is built during training, not during competition. The way our kids handle life’s small knocks shapes how they’ll respond when the big ones hit. Each challenge, frustration, or disappointment is a mini workout for their emotional muscles and every […]
How to Be a Connected Parent by Lael Stone
In our busy, often overwhelming world of parenting, we often hear about being “connected” to our children. But what does this really mean, and why does it matter so deeply for our children’s wellbeing? Being a connected parent isn’t about being perfect or always knowing what to do; it’s about developing the beautiful skill of […]
Top 3 tips for building resilient kids that go beyond teaching them to ‘toughen up’
Article written by Maggie Dent for Camp Australia We hear a lot about resilience. It is often seen as a person’s capacity to ‘bounce back’ from adversity or adapt to challenges. When viewed only like that, it can seem a rather fixed, individualistic concept. However, we aren’t born resilient and being resilient is not about […]
Tips for starting primary school
Article written by Dr Kaylene Henderson for Camp Australia This transition to ‘big school’ can feel daunting, and not just for our children. After all, there’s a whole lot of ‘newness’ that lies ahead – your child will soon be navigating new school buildings, routines, people, rules and learning; and you’ll soon be a school […]
We Need To Talk About Anxiety
Article written by Dr Kaylene Henderson for Camp Australia Much is said about anxiety these days, but rarely are we reminded that anxiety is, in fact, a universal human experience; a normal, helpful emotion, just like excitement or sadness, but with its own bonus ‘design features’ built in to keep us safe. You see, when […]
How to Deal with School Refusal
With children back at school and Term 1 in full swing, there is one challenge in education that seems to be impacting schools and families. We’re seeing the continuing fallout of COVID, where last year there was a big drop in attendance rates from the impact of the pandemic and lockdowns. School attendance is a […]
eSafety for Parents
Our children are growing up in a world where online experience is unavoidable. Although there are educational and helpful platforms, the concerns around harmful and negative online content are ever growing. Our latest survey has shown 42% of families are concerned about too much unproductive screen time in children (CIS, 2022). Today, eSafety for kids […]
NAPLAN: Tips for Parents to Support Children
It’s that time of the year when school is back for Term 1, and primary school-aged children in Year 3 and 5 (and Year 7 and 9 in high school) across the country are getting ready to sit the annual NAPLAN. It’s a “testing” time for some but it’s the parents that need to do […]