Wellbeing
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4 fabulous meditation apps for kids
Wellbeing by Bec CavalôtMindfulness meditation has been a lifesaver. My boys are calmer, less prone to outbursts and they’re even going to sleep earlier – which makes for a much happier mum too. Here are a 4 meditation apps that have earned my boys’ tick of approval.
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How to help your son harness the power of social language
Wellbeing by Claire ClarkeYoung kids who have more developed social language skills find it easier to manage themselves, relate to others, resolve conflict, and feel positive about themselves and the world around them.
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Glass half full: increasing boys’ sense of hope
Wellbeing by Meg AdemA boy’s sense of satisfaction and hope goes into freefall as he moves up into high school, bottoming out at age 16. As parents and teachers, how can we help our boys hold on to hope?
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4 books to help little boys deal with big emotions
WellbeingSadness. Fear. Anger. Guilt. Sometimes our little dudes need a little help with identifying and expressing intense emotions. And let’s face it, sometimes us parents could use help when helping them!
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Boys and body image
WellbeingPursuit of a perfect body isn’t just a ‘girl thing’. Here are a few ideas to assist you in helping your son develop a healthy body image.
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Teaching your son to handle failure
Wellbeing by Margie WarrellAs parents, we’re hardwired with a desire to protect our children from the harder realities of life. But left unchecked, that primal instinct to protect can keep us from equipping our boys with the skills to handle life better.
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Why gardening is great for boys
Wellbeing by Jordan PianoIn recent years, gardening with children in schools has become very popular. But does gardening really benefit them?
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Anger doesn’t have to be a dirty word
Wellbeing by Olivia TimsWe need to teach our sons that anger in itself isn’t a problem – it is a normal emotion that needs to be managed.
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Resilience (or bungy-jumping through life)
Wellbeing by Peter FureyWhile life presents many opportunities for achievement, success and happiness, the reality is that occasionally we face disappointment.
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Mindfulness: a new movement in education
Wellbeing by Muriel ReddyWe explore how children are being taught the skills to slow down and focus on what they’re doing.