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Even preschool children can be bullied

Are we doing our best on bullying?

Incidences of bullying are occurring in preschools.  With bullying linked to a range of poor outcomes in adulthood, psychologists are urging schools to adopt best practice to protect students.

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Published in: Learning & development, Society
Tags: Adolescence, Behaviour, Behaviour change, Bullying, Children, Discipline, Early intervention, Education, Educational psychology, Parenting, Treatment and therapies, Wellbeing

Children with ADHD experience hyperactivity, impulsivity and difficulty concentrating

What helps children with ADHD?video

Hyperactivity, impulsivity and difficulty concentrating are the hallmarks of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

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Published in: Family & relationships, Health
Tags: ADHD, Adolescence, Anxiety, Behaviour, Children, Disorders, Early intervention, Educational psychology, Family, Wellbeing

Step parents can expect a challenging first year for their new family

How to succeed as a step familyvideo

The pitfalls are many and the risk of another divorce is high. But step parents who can navigate the high-stress first year are on their way to a stable new family.

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Published in: Family & relationships
Tags: Adolescence, Children, Family, Love, Parenting, Relationships, Resilience, Wellbeing

Schools can foster a sense of belonging to ensure teens thrive

Mental health benefits when teens ‘belong’ at schoolvideo

Dr Kelly Allen MAPS says research shows that a sense of belonging is important to ensure young people thrive at school

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Published in: Learning & development, Work & performance
Tags: Adolescence, Behaviour, Children, Development, Education, Educational psychology, Family, Happiness, Mental health, Mental illness, Motivation, Parenting, Performance psychology, Stress, Wellbeing

The school environment can influence wellbeing

A holistic approach to student wellbeing

Positive education strategies provide Australian students with skills, behaviours and resources to thrive during the school years and beyond.

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Published in: Learning & development
Tags: Adolescence, Children, Educational psychology, Happiness, Learning, Mental health, Parenting, Positive psychology, Relationships, Stress, Wellbeing

How strengths-based parenting helps young people to thrive

Amplifying strengths helps children reach their full potential and improves wellbeing.

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Published in: Family & relationships, Learning & development
Tags: Behaviour, Behaviour change, Children, Parenting, Positive psychology, Wellbeing

Children can learn coping skills that will build resilience.

Teaching children how to cope with life’s challenges

Helping children to deal with worries and stress will help them grow into resilient adults.

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Published in: Learning & development
Tags: Behaviour, Behaviour change, Children, Educational psychology, Family, Happiness, Health, Mental health, Parenting, Relationships, Resilience, Stress, Wellbeing

Abuse by a trusted Church representative can have complex and long-lasting effects

The psychological impact of clergy-perpetrated child abuse

Clergy-perpetrated child abuse can have a dramatic effect on children’s faith, family relationships and how they view the world.

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Published in: Society
Tags: Children, Trauma

A cancer diagnosis for a parent can have a huge impact on a child's psychological wellbeing.

The system often forgets children of people with cancer: here’s how to help them

Young people who have a parent with cancer experience high levels of psychological distress. Open and honest communication is their primary unmet need and may reduce the distress they experience.

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Published in: Family & relationships, Health
Tags: Adolescence, Children, Chronic illness, Family, Health, Mental health, Wellbeing

Mental illness can have inter-generational effects.

Family matters: mental illness doesn’t have to pass from parent to child

Children with a parent with a mental illness are significantly more likely to develop their own mental health issues, yet little is done to intervene or prevent this.

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Published in: Health
Tags: Children, Mental health, Mental illness, Parenting, Relationships, Resilience

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