2017 – Page 3 – BEST Programs 4 Kids

Trolls, moles and internet black holes

19th June 2017

Cyber-safety, Parenting, Wellbeing - Online, Wellbeing - Society

Nope, black holes is not how I wanted to end that title, however, for the purposes of not offending I didn’t use another – far more apt – describing word for the merciless, cowardly predators trawling the net for victims. Firstly, let’s put to bed the moans and groans about our children having robust online…

ADHD changing academic outcomes for children – the latest research

16th June 2017

Claire Orange

Early Childhood, Wellbeing - Learning, Wellbeing - Social

The Murdoch Children’s Research Institute released alarming research findings today about the impact of ADHD on the achievement of minimum standards in literacy and numeracy achievement. “A high number of Australian children with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are struggling academically, with an alarming 40% of students failing to meet the literacy and numeracy (NAPLAN)…

Children of the world – We’ve got you

5th June 2017

Claire Orange

Wellbeing - Society, Wellbeing - Uplifting

The world’s a huge place across countries and seas, So many people finding their right place to be. In homes, in cities, in boats along shores, People, their families live snug behind doors. Some people have moved and found brand new homes, In countries and lands far flung from their own. They take their possessions,…

Bullying fatigue – what is it and what does it mean?

1st June 2017

Claire Orange

Bullying, Wellbeing - Educators, Wellbeing - Online, Wellbeing - Social

Bullying is alive and thriving – in our homes, schools and workplaces. The OECD’s 2015 Programme for International Student test results, drawn from 540,000 students in 72 countries identified that: Australia ranks in the top 3 OECD countries for reported bullying One in four children reports experiencing bullying each year And if we widen the…

Talking to children about terrorist attacks

23rd May 2017

Claire Orange

Parenting, Wellbeing - Emotions, Wellbeing - Society

Talking to children about terrorism – a subject that most adults shake their head at in sorrow, disbelief and anger – is a difficult conversation to navigate well. However, it is a conversation that needs to be had – with consideration of age and experience. Even children who are sheltered from the news by their…

Be warned – the dangers of ‘SHARENTING’

15th May 2017

Claire Orange

Cyber-safety, Early Childhood, Parenting, Wellbeing - Online, Wellbeing - Society

What is ‘sharenting’? ‘Sharenting’ – the term used to describe parents who habitually share information about, and images of their children on social media. In an age where information sharing – immediately – is king, there are so many more snags and hidden hazards for parents to consider when thinking about how best to protect…

An Open Letter to my boys about 13 Reasons Why

2nd May 2017

Claire Orange

Cyber-safety, Parenting, Wellbeing - Emotions, Wellbeing - Online, Wellbeing - Society, Wellbeing - Uplifting

My young men. My crew of human beings that fill my days with emotions so deep I have no words to describe my love for each of you. Individually and collectively – you are my reason for rising and always my reason for being comatose by 11 pm. From the moment of knowing that you…

When ‘friendship dramas’ are actually bullying

29th April 2017

Claire Orange

Bullying, Cyber-safety, Friendships, Wellbeing - Emotions, Wellbeing - Online, Wellbeing - Social

Friendships are Complex Relationships Friendships are complicated relationships. The childhood fantasy of a BFF who is always nice, kind, empathetic, available… is generally shattered relatively early when they come to the realisation that friendships are complex relationships that ebb and flow, weaken and strengthen and have other relationships attached to them. We all want and…

The value of letting children make, and learn from, MISTAKES

5th April 2017

Claire Orange

Early Childhood, Parenting, Wellbeing - Learning

Failure – it’s a difficult word for most parents to slide in to any positive thinking about parenting children. In fact – it’s an ugly and negative word that we should be reframing into – Growing through mistakes Taking appropriate risks Learning from less than perfect outcomes These are far more palatable ways of describing…

Stop Educating Narcissists

15th March 2017

Claire Orange

Early Childhood, Wellbeing - Educators, Wellbeing - Emotions, Wellbeing - Society

There is a body of evidence that suggests that narcissism is on the rise. One US study purports to show a 58% rise in narcissism amongst college students today versus 30 years ago. Fingers point to “me-centred” social media, and over emphasis on ‘self-esteem building’, both at home and in schools. Whatever the reason, a…

Year: 2017