Wellbeing

Media literacy can strengthen online safety for children - expert

Critical thinking is a skill that goes beyond preventing online exploitation, says Associate Professor Lesley-Anne Ey

How music can build kids’ social-emotional skills

Jenni Gaffney, Director of Operations at Young Academics tells The Educator how music can help kids become socially and emotionally ready for a new educational environment

Check in tool gives real-time insights into student mental health

The free digital check-in tool helps teachers better understand the mental health and wellbeing of young people across all year levels

New website helps teachers guide students’ safe tech habits

The Educator looks at how the new resources will help teachers and parents navigate children's use of technology in a safe and balanced way

Half of parents worried about their teen's wellbeing – report

New research shows anxiety and depression are becoming increasingly common among young Australians

Opinion: Understanding who is responsible for the devastating cost of bullying

Responsibility Theory helps students understand the impacts of their choices, reducing bullying, writes Dr Ragnar Purje

New program gives parents control over teens’ messaging and screentime

The new program aims to strike a healthy balance amid the proposed social media ban for teens

Preventing tragedy: Support services critical for kids facing bullying

In the wake of a bullying tragedy, experts share some important advice for schools and communities

School’s positive behaviour program keeping classrooms calm

The successful program is seeing some marked improvements in both student behaviour and teachers' classroom engagement

How schools can empower kids to talk about their mental health

A successful mental health program for primary schools is helping young people to understand and act thoughtfully on their emotions and feelings