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 18, 2021 | Co-curricular activities, Parenting, Wellbeing
Photo by Isaac Quesada on Unsplash Do you look to others for ways to improve your own wellbeing? Whether that be through friends, podcasts, professionals or social media influencers, often we search for answers externally, even though we may already know what makes us...
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 28, 2021 | Innovative Teaching, Montgrove College, Parent-Teacher Partnership, Parenting, Tangara School for Girls, Teaching Boys, Teaching Girls, Wellbeing
Photo by Compare Fibre on Unsplash The easiest part of remote learning is the beginning. At first there’s this great novelty of learning from home. You can enjoy the morning coffee, there’s no mad rush to the car or sitting in school traffic, and of course the...
Jun 9, 2021 | Parenting, Redfield College, Tangara School for Girls, Wellbeing
MYaPhoto by Brooke Cagle on Unsplash The growth and development of your child can be attributed to the relationship they see between Mum and Dad. It affects their understanding of security, nurturing and relationships. From a couple in the season of parenting three...
Mar 31, 2021 | Character Development, Parenting, Parenting Boys, Wellbeing
Photo by Austin Pacheco on Unsplash Searching for the right school for your child? On the list of ‘must-haves’ for the perfect school, have you considered adding ‘strong peer group’? Distance from home, school fees, subject selection and co-curricular activities may...