Anxiety and Our Children
In our most recent Life Skills webinar series Nikki and I spoke about anxiety in our children and what we can do to help them navigate these uncertain times. A recent report by the Blackdog Institute found that common consequences of disease outbreaks (like COVID-19) include anxiety and panic, depression, anger, confusion and uncertainty, and financial stress, […]
Managing Large Emotions
Managing large emotions was the topic for Nikki and my discussion in our recent webinar. Thank you to everyone who joined us. It’s wonderful to have so many engaged, caring, switched on parents and teachers participating in these discussions. Please continue to send in your questions and also requests for future webinar topics. We love […]
5 Steps to Nurturing Emotional Literacy in Students
Emotional intelligence significantly impacts a child’s development, success, mental health, resilience, relationships, and academic performance. Teaching emotions equips children with essential tools to navigate challenges, communicate effectively, and foster healthy connections with others. Step 1: Help students become self aware Teaching emotions starts with helping children recognise and identify their own emotions. This involves building […]
Exploring the Connection Between Attendance, Behaviour, and Wellbeing
Introduction Imagine a Venn diagram where the circles of wellbeing, attendance, and behaviour intersect. This overlapping region is where the magic happens. Each of these components influences and is influenced by the others, creating an interconnected network that fosters success and growth. Let’s delve into how these elements interconnect and collaborate to create a thriving […]
Anxiety and Our Children: A 2023 Perspective
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on people’s lives across the globe. Beyond the immediate health concerns, the pandemic has brought about significant challenges to individuals’ wellbeing, affecting mental, emotional, and social aspects of our lives. In the aftermath of the pandemic, what surfaced was the need to develop critical social and emotional […]
Why A Sense of Belonging is Critical to School Wellbeing
Whether you’ve been a loyal reader of our blogs for years or recently joined our newsletter, you’ll notice that we place a strong emphasis on the concept of belonging, especially in relation to the mental health of our children. The importance of belonging cannot be overstated—it is essential for our overall life satisfaction, happiness, mental […]
Emotion Regulation, Co-Regulation, and Emotional Literacy: Key Strategies for Supporting Whole-School Prevention Strategies
If Not Now, When? The integration of emotion regulation, co-regulation, and emotional literacy strategies into school-wide approaches is critical for proactively addressing student wellbeing. These core practices empower students with essential life skills, supporting them in navigating life’s challenges both inside and outside the classroom. Research clearly shows that these foundational skills play a crucial […]
Deep Dive with Shortland Public School
We’re excited to share with you a Deep Dive into Shortland Public School with AP Daniel Payne, which has been using wellbeing data to evidence improvement in their programs and provide differentiated support to all students. Tell us about Shortland Public School and your wellbeing initiatives? We are a diverse school community, including seven inclusive education […]
Healthy Wellbeing is Formative Wellbeing: What Does Success Look Like?
Strengthening Wellbeing Practices in Schools: A Formative Approach I am often asked to support schools in developing their school plans or evaluating the impact of projects and initiatives they are running. One of the first and most important questions I ask is: “What are you trying to achieve with this plan or project? What does […]
Key Findings for Parents from 4 Million Check-ins
Key findings for parents from 4 million check-ins In 2024 Life Skills GO empowered Australian students to complete more than 4 million check-ins. The data offers a comprehensive look at how students are feeling and what factors are influencing their emotions. The infographic above outlines some of the key findings: Key findings: So what, now […]