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How the Anxiety Project is transforming school communities
Michael Hawton.

How the Anxiety Project is transforming school communities

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“As I stand observing a teacher confidently guiding a student through a moment of anxiety, I can see firsthand how The Anxiety Project is transforming...

Raising resilient kids: the role of parents in building courage and capability
Michael Hawton.

Raising resilient kids: the role of parents in building courage and capability

AnxietyResilienceParenting

Resilience isn’t something your child is born with – it’s something you help them build.

Dealing with parental aggression and staff burnout: tips for school administration staff
Parentshop Staff

Dealing with parental aggression and staff burnout: tips for school administration staff

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Beyond 'Beyond Band-Aids': The practical tools that are actually keeping teachers in the profession
Parentshop Staff

Beyond 'Beyond Band-Aids': The practical tools that are actually keeping teachers in the profession

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Brad Gaynor’s recent article,

From protector to coach: how parents can reduce anxiety in their kids
Michael Hawton.

From protector to coach: how parents can reduce anxiety in their kids

AnxietyParentsChildren

Anxious children don’t need perfect parents—they need calm, confident ones.

Spotting Anxiety in the Classroom
Parentshop Staff

Spotting Anxiety in the Classroom

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Anxiety can make school feel overwhelming for kids — and it’s not always easy to recognise. It often hides behind symptoms that look like other issues...

How to help Parents teach Children the Language of Self-Control

How to help Parents teach Children the Language of Self-Control

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Children exposed to early adversity often face challenges when it comes to regulating their emotions. Without consistent opportunities for co-regulati...

The adult takeover of childhood: how parents are harming their children
Parentshop Staff

The adult takeover of childhood: how parents are harming their children

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This story,

Student behaviour is leading to teacher burnout: what schools can do about it
Parentshop Staff

Student behaviour is leading to teacher burnout: what schools can do about it

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There’s been a lot of talk lately in Australian media about student behaviour in schools — and it’s not just about classroom disruption. It’s having a...