As parents, one of our worst nightmares involves our child(ren) being bullied at school, far away from our help and support. To make this scenario even worse, many children will keep the information from their parents, often out of embarrassment or fear. It’s important you make your child feel comfortable...
Archives: May 2013
The multi-billion-dollar cost of violence in Australia
The cost of violence is measured in more than just emotional pain and physical scars. There is a financial side to it as well, with figures reaching far into the tens of billions of dollars per year, including law fees, hospital costs, and thousands of lost man hours. According to...
Violence in Australian schools continues to rise
We have all seen the headlines. Violence in Australian schools is on the rise. Whether it’s kids fighting with other kids, or students assaulting teachers and staff, the problem is growing – and it’s growing rapidly. Here are some shocking statistics: 27% of students aged four to nine are bullied...
How to Be a Good Role Model to Children
When it comes to being a good role model, what is it that makes the biggest impression on a child? Is it about showing respect? Apologizing when we’re wrong? Being confident? Is it a mix of all of these things, or is it the way in which we demonstrate them?...
Teaching yourself to be positive
We all know life has a dark side to it. Luckily, there’s a lighter side too, but sometimes it can be a bit tricky to find – especially as we get older and are confronted with some of the harsher realities of this world. But in order to live healthy,...