Category: Features
Mem Fox on the cycle of life
The inspiration for Mem Fox's new book was the realisation that one day her grandson would lose his grandparents. In this interview with The...
How to choose a tertiary course – for the right reasons
After the hard slog of VCE, it's time to choose a course. Careers expert Helen Green gives advice on how to make the right...
Should I take a gap year? Here’s what to consider
After 12 years of study, a gap year can be just what many students need. Careers expert Helen Green discusses the things you need...
Andrew Fuller: 10 reasons why your teen shouldn’t drink
Leading clinical psychologist Andrew Fuller makes the case why parents should take a clear and strong stand against their teenager drinking - and gives...
Why parents and teachers need to work as partners
There's widening gulf between parents, teachers and the school system, write Kelly-Ann Allen and Sally Kenny, and an urgent need to repair the relationship.
Andrew Fuller: How to Survive and Thrive in Tests and Exams
Leading clinical psychologist Andrew Fuller provides strategies for students to cope with anxiety and perform at their best, in this repost of one of...
What Subjects to Choose in Years 11 and 12? Here’s the Advice of Australia’s Chief Scientist
A Year 10 student was worried about what subjects to choose for her final two years of school, so she asked Australia's Chief Scientist...
Want your Kids to Reach their Goals? Motivate them to Practice Hard Things
New research shows that by teaching our children to practice the right way, they can reach their goals, and become reliable and dependable. By...
Andrew Fuller: Reigniting your Teenager’s Motivation
Is your teenager in a winter slump? Study routines ditched? Leading clinical psychologist and author Andrew Fuller offers some practical advice on firing up...