Sep 15, 2021 | Character Development, Parenting, Tangara School for Girls, Technology, Teenagers
Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash When we are little we aren’t allowed to cross the road on our own. We must learn Of the possible dangers first. So why aren’t we viewing online technology the same? Children are more exposed to online risks than ever before. You need...
Sep 8, 2021 | Character Development, Parenting, Redfield College, Teenagers
Photo by jesse orrico on Unsplash From time to time you’ve probably wondered why your teenager tends to act so impulsive. As you read on you will not just understand more about your teenagers brain, you will also learn about your own brain and why you have formed...
Sep 1, 2021 | Character Development, Parent-Teacher Partnership, Parenting, Parenting Boys, Redfield College, Teenagers, Wellbeing
bPhoto by Mark Zamora on Unsplash Having a conversation with your son about pornography may sound daunting, awkward and something you would rather delay doing. That’s why four dads are weighing on the topic about when and how to talk about porn with your child....
Aug 25, 2021 | Character Development, Innovative Teaching, Parent-Teacher Partnership, Parenting, Redfield College, Teaching Boys
Photo by NeONBRAND on Unsplash School mentoring programs are fantastic. Growing up from K-12 with your very own mentor is a luxury that not every school will have. But how can you make the most out of your school mentoring system? 1. Staying On the Same Page There...
Aug 11, 2021 | Character Development, Co-curricular activities, Wellbeing
Photo by Shinnosuke Ando on Unsplash It was the second month of a state-wide lockdown in some states of Australia when the 2021 Olympic and Paralympic Games brought many of us a distraction, source of entertainment and national pride. Talking to Liesl Tesch, a former...
Jul 21, 2021 | Character Development, Early Education, Innovative Teaching, Parenting
Photo by Gabe Pierce on Unsplash Put yourself in your child’s shoes. It’s the first day of school, your bag is bigger than you. Everyone is taking photos of you, and you’re meeting a classroom of people you have never met. You are away from your parents for the...