When a child starts high school, they suddenly become one of the youngest and newest kids at school all over again - a small fish in a big pond!

Starting high school is a rite of passage posing many new challenges, but also offering exciting new opportunities.

Families often move to different areas, locations and even countries for various reasons and this often results in children having to change schools.

Periods of change often require young people to strengthen the skills needed to manage uncertainty, adjust to new environments and build resilience.

Bullying, harassment, discrimination and violence are behaviours that can contribute to negative social environments.

Although we want our children to succeed academically, the foundation for success lies not just in intelligence or motivation, but in the study habits they develop.

Students need to take responsibility for when to study and when to socialise.

Supporting your teenager through their final school exams can be extremely daunting for parents.

Although the final year of school can be a stressful time for students, there are strategies that can be applied to reduce anxiety and allow students to perform best.

Final year students are considered a high-risk group for depression and anxiety.

School refusal is not considered to be a mental illness. It's considered to be more of an emotional or behavioural problem.

Toxic achievement culture is a critical societal issue where an individual's self-worth is entangled to their academic or extracurricular achievements.

Starting prep, transitioning to secondary or even starting a new school can be stressful.

New laws will change how young people go online. While regulation is a positive step forward, real safety begins at home.

Cybersafety empowers young people to navigate the digital world responsibly and safely.

In today's hyper-connected world, young people are exposed to curated snapshots of other people's lives, from picture-perfect holidays and academic achievements.

In today's world, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has infiltrated almost every aspect of our lives, including relationships.

Social media influencers wield significant power, shaping opinions, particularly among young people.

Many families are facing the very real challenge of addressing mobile phone separation anxiety in their children.

Victims and witnesses should be encouraged to stand up to the aggressors.

Parents play an important role in modelling a positive screen use approach by establishing some ground rules.

What kids do and post online, the sites they visit and the things they say is permanent.

Many parents are concerned about the addictive effects of gaming, however not all gaming should be viewed negatively.

Young people today don't have the maturity to use their digital devices responsibly.

Diet has a direct affect on brain development, learning & academic outcomes.

Exercise improves cognitive function, elevates mood & improves learning.

Children today are exposed to more discussion about body image than previous generations.

Eating disorders are the biggest killers of any psychiatric illness for young people.

Teenagers are the most sleep-deprived demographic, an under-recognised problem.

Eating anxiety encompasses stress, worry, or fear associated with eating and can appear in forms, such as a refusal of all foods or an aversion to textures or flavours.

Because parenting doesn't come with instructions, there is no such thing as the 'perfect parent'.

There is no such thing as perfect parenting; families and children differ, but learning parenting styles helps choose approaches that support each child's growth.

Sibling relationships play a powerful role in shaping a young person's social and emotional development.

In today's economic climate, parents and caregivers need to discuss the cost of living with their children, despite the instinct to shield them from life's challenges.

Parenting adolescents can be exhausting and often demanding, but no parent has all of the answers all of the time.

Girls need positive role models. However, many parents are projecting gender bias onto their daughters without realising it.

Raising boys can be challenging, but also rewarding, and shouldn't be considered the same as they do have individual differences.

Young people today are navigating a rapidly changing world - economically, socially and emotionally.

Respectful relationships value thoughts, feelings, boundaries, and foster communication and empathy.

Loyal friendships are built upon teaching your child to be a good friend and the traits necessary to maintain friendships.

In today's world, it is becoming apparent that some young people are being influenced by the language around them.

Cultural diversity enriches communities by uniting cultures, traditions, and histories.

Gender diversity recognises identities and expressions that exist beyond the traditional binary of male and female.

NAIDOC (National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance) runs from 3 - 10 July 2022. (Jul 7-14)

Harmony Week is about inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all Australians, regardless of cultural or linguistic background. (Mar 18-24 - AU)

The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) emphasises importance of educating about diversity and inclusivity.

Neurodiversity celebrates the natural variation in human cognition, embracing unique minds and perspectives.

Safe partying tips for young people. It is possible to have fun and still avoid risky situations.

Talking to your teenager about alcohol consumption and the potential dangers associated with it can be tricky and overwhelming.

Over recent months, there has been growing concern about the epidemic affecting young people in relation to use of e-cigarettes and the pastime of vaping.

Today's generation of children and adolescents face a unique and concerning environment regarding gambling.

Experimentation with substances such as alcohol or drugs in adolescence, can quickly develop into risky or harmful patterns.

Parents feel ill-equipped to have conversations around pornography with their kids.

Sexting has rewound from teens and seeped into the playgrounds of primary schools.

'Sextortion' has been an issue for over a decade, with many adults falling victim to this type of online crime.