SIX THINGS TO DO WITH YOUR KIDS IN LOCKDOWN
With time on our hands it’s also tough keeping the kids amused without resorting to Netflix or Playstation; although we need to sometimes, especially when we’re working from home as well. And let’s face it: there’s only so many board games and puzzles you can do, and...
Supporting Our Year 12s
How can we achieve the fine balance between encouraging and nagging? Year after year I see so many kids flail at the time when they need to rise; with 30 percent of marks up for grabs it’s such a crucial time in their preparation, yet they opt out whilst their parents are either screaming in frustration or resigning themselves to feelings of helplessness. Here’s some ideas.
7 WAYS TO GET YOUR CHILD OFF THE COMPUTER THESE HOLIDAYS
Statistics tell us that the average child spends just over three hours of every typical day on an electronic computer device. These statistics escalate over the school holiday period with some kids playing of devices for more than eight hours a day. Whilst a break of...
Handling Life’s Extra Stresses
It's easy to get overwhelmed with everything that's going on in the world, as well as having the stresses of everyday life to cope with. But what can we DO to alleviate anxiety when we feel it's all too much? On Monday and Wednesday nights I host four study...
SUBJECT CHOICES… AAAAARGH!!
It’s that time of year… subject choices are due! This can be a demanding and daunting task with conflicting opinions and advice. Becky Blake takes you through the process of how to choose and what to consider when making subject choices.
Beating the Trolls at their Own Game
Becky experienced three separate types of Cyberbullying within a week on three different levels. So why do bullies do this? And what can we do to stop them?
Toddler & Teens Part Two
When dealing with an issue with your teen, it’s a good idea to draw on our previous knowledge, whether that be work related or life experience. So, when dealing with teenagers don’t forget that you both survived the toddler years… you can draw on some of the strategies you used waaaaay back then…
TERRIBLE TEENS AND TODDLERS
Last week at the shopping centre I watched a mum struggle with a difficult toddler. It’s something every parent can empathise with. The child wasn’t getting what he wanted, Mum was trying to finish what she needed to get done, but it was rapidly going pear shaped. ...
Debora Krizak on Stage Craft
Debora Krizak has had a long and amazing career in the Performing Arts. She speaks to Becky Blake about the advice she’d give to someone starting out in the business.
Managing procrastination
There are a thousand things we’d rather do rather than homework or study. So we do them. Facebook, Youtube, Snapchat, tidy our sock drawer…
