Parentshop Blog
Expert insights and practical advice on parenting, child behaviour management, and professional development in education.
Staying calm when the job isn't: Tough Conversations for Frontline Staff
People working on the frontline often deal with high emotion, raised voices, and strong opinions. When you’re the first point of contact, you often ca...
Supporting anxious children: what every school community needs to know. Sign up for our five-part series on managing child anxiety.
Anxiety in children is on the rise. Nearly one in three young Australians aged 16 to 24 now experiences some form of anxiety. But signs of anxiety oft...
Practical, proven and parent-friendly: what makes 1-2-3 Magic & Emotion Coaching work?
Ask any professional who works with families and they’ll tell you the same thing: parents are overwhelmed. They want to do the right thing but are oft...
Join us in Sydney on 19 August for this important student wellbeing seminar
On Tuesday 19 August 2025 from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, we will be holding a face-to-face information session about our two wellbeing projects.
Understanding anxiety: what every parent needs to know
One of the most common questions I hear from parents and educators is: “Why is anxiety so much more prevalent now?” It’s a valid concern. I want to he...
Why evidence-based behaviour tools matter in classrooms (and why 1-2-3 Magic in the Classroom works)
For teachers, learning support staff and wellbeing coordinators in primary schools, managing classroom behaviour isn’t just a daily task – it’s often ...
The calm in the chaos: equipping frontline staff for Tough Conversations
When you're the first point of contact for angry clients, distressed families, or community members in crisis, every conversation matters. And the har...
Why traditional discipline isn’t working in high schools (and what to do instead)
Detentions. Withdrawals. Warnings. Suspensions.
The two biggest mistakes teachers make with behaviour – and how to fix them
Classroom behaviour can feel like a minefield - even for the most experienced teachers. In my work training educators across Australia, I often start ...