These early days of a new school years are really important for how our young people will learn to get the best out of their school year. Here…
When our teens are going through a rough time it really is hard to think about anything else. Sometimes nothing is actually said but their misery or silence tells you…
At the end of last year I was eating lunch when my mobile rang. The voice on the other end explained very matter of factly that I had won…
I thought I was dumb. That university and a ‘dream job’ with a salary was for other people but not for me. Until I learned about Mahatma Gandhi. A peaceful man…
Moving to a new school is hard for any kid, but it’s especially tough for students with learning and behaviour needs and we, as parents, need to be…
On Friday I gave a presentation to learning support staff and some educational psychologists around transitioning young people between schools. The process of thinking about what it means…
This week I’ve seen a lot of students struggling with homework. Perhaps it’s the grey cold weather that’s making it extra hard to get the books out when…
When I was at Primary and Secondary school I knew I was dumb. I didn’t do well in my classes and I envied the brainy kids who did. It…